News Items tag as: Kamloops homeless

Non-profit makes effort to fill impending homeless day space gap in Kamloops
July 22, 2024 - 4:37 PM

In the wake of closures at two Kamloops soup kitchens, one non-profit is stepping up to fill the need at least for a couple months.
Homeless man who died outside in Kamloops will be missed among street community
January 21, 2022 - 7:00 AM

Kamloops lost a well-known homeless man this November, who was known on the streets as Sam Mack.
Formerly homeless youth in Kamloops calls out 'short-term' solutions
April 24, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Social media and news stories about riverside campsites and abandoned tents in Kamloops prompted Dylan Ginther to speak out about his experiences as a formerly homeless youth.
Cold weather plays role in Kamloops's shrinking homeless shelter space
February 11, 2021 - 4:29 PM

Available shelter space for the homeless in Kamloops continues to vanish as frigid weather plays a significant role in pushing a growing number of people inside shelters.
Cold weather fills Kamloops's homeless shelters to capacity
February 09, 2021 - 3:02 PM

The cold snap is squeezing capacity at Kamloops's homeless shelters which are all now full, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
New City of Kamloops-TRU initiative to tackle COVID economic recovery, social issues
February 05, 2021 - 9:00 PM

The City of Kamloops is hoping a new partnership with Thompson Rivers University will be an important tool in resolving serious issues including economic recovery from COVID-19.
Lower Mainland non-profit society to expand haircuts for homeless program to Kamloops
July 21, 2019 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — The president and founder of a non-profit society from Langley says he will be expanding his haircut program for the homeless to Kamloops in the upcoming weeks.
Kamloops's homeless mat project continues to grow
February 21, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – Last year, a Kamloops woman started making sleeping mats out of plastic bags to provide some comfort for those who have to sleep on the streets.
City expects upcoming Kamloops homeless count to reveal growing population
February 08, 2018 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – There may be a significant jump in the number of homeless people in Kamloops from years past.
City of Kamloops to provide storage units for homeless people
February 02, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – It can be a struggle for homeless people to carry all of their belongings day in and day out, and the City of Kamloops is trying to help ease that burden.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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