11 municipalities across the Lower Mainland are taking part in the 24-hour, point-in-time count
Review takes place against the backdrop of a visible rise in homeless encampments since the start of COVID-19
Take stride to support those making a positive impact in Kelowna
‘It is rare for this type of sentence to be delivered so swiftly’
Three women who have tasked themselves with helping others share their stories
Residents tired of homeless lighting fires, doing drugs, leaving garbage
‘I spent time with him, and that has to be enough’
The 20 one-person and seven two-person shelters will provide warmth to 34 Kelowna residents
Approximately 77 per cent of respondents said they accessed services for shelter, food, and clothing
Those living in tents face dangers ranging from hypothermia to risks of using candles or heaters
Penticton and Vernon have responded to the extreme cold
Temporary homes will serve as a ‘bridge’ for people, David Eby says
Thiessen regularly fed and clothed those living on city streets
Former homeless shelter to open 9 to 2 weekdays with food, showers, CMHA gets second outreach worker
The bus will be parked at the designated outdoor sheltering site starting the evening of Dec. 1
On Nov.22, at 2p.m. Kelowna had two shelter beds available for adults
Those experiencing homelessness are building campfires for warmth off the Rail Trail