News Items tag as: Freedom House

Freedom's Door given freedom to develop Rutland recovery house
September 20, 2017 - 10:27 AM

KELOWNA - Despite strong local opposition, Kelowna council has endorsed a Rutland building project that would house men recovering from addiction.
'Fiery' opposition expected at public hearing for recovery house in Kelowna
September 18, 2017 - 2:56 PM

KELOWNA – A packed house is expected at Kelowna city council tomorrow night for a public hearing into a unique but controversial sober living apartment building proposed for Rutland.
Fundraising for transitional housing in Kelowna underway
March 27, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - A fundraising campaign to build an apartment building in Kelowna for men recovering from drug addiction is just over $3 million away from its goal.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Freedom's Door given freedom to develop Rutland recovery house