News Items tag as: Kamloops homelessness

Near-unanimous approval on Kamloops council for controversial supportive housing site
March 05, 2025 - 8:20 AM

There was no debate as Kamloops city council gave their approval for a new supportive housing site on the North Shore.
Kamloops council caught off guard by BC Housing plan for new homeless shelter
February 26, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Kamloops city council was caught by surprise by the province's plan for a new riverfront shelter, potentially breaking an agreement between BC Housing and the municipality.
Another opens, two set to close in Kamloops shelter whack-a-mole
January 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops homeless shelter is opening on the North Shore for the first time in years, scheduled to house up to 44 people for nearly two years.
Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled
January 17, 2025 - 7:55 AM

To passersby and neighbours in heated homes, he's sitting on a trash heap, an eyesore that prompts calls to authorities.
The last run of the Kamloops Meal Train
January 09, 2025 - 10:05 AM

A volunteer-run food service for homeless people in Kamloops is coming to an end after nearly five years.
Kamloops praised for homelessness approach at national convention: councillor
December 07, 2024 - 4:00 PM

A Kamloops city councillor heard praise from leaders across the country for the city's efforts toward homelessness.
$6 million bill for new Kamloops homeless shelter
November 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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A former Kamloops RV dealership on the North Shore is poised to spend the next two years as a homeless shelter, coming with a $6 million bill for BC Housing.
Full house at BC Housing open house for proposed North Shore homeless shelter
November 22, 2024 - 1:40 PM

It was a full house at the information session arranged for a proposed Kamloops homeless shelter.
North Kamloops shelter would be a first in six years
November 09, 2024 - 1:00 PM

A proposed North Kamloops shelter would add 44 beds to a homeless support network squeezed for space, but it's getting pushback ahead of its approval.
iN VIDEO: Mayor abruptly leaves council meeting over proposed Kamloops shelter
November 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson was reluctant to accept that he has a conflict of interest with a planned homeless shelter in Kamloops.
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News Items tag as: Kamloops homelessness

Near-unanimous approval on Kamloops council for controversial supportive housing site

Kamloops council caught off guard by BC Housing plan for new homeless shelter

Another opens, two set to close in Kamloops shelter whack-a-mole

Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled

The last run of the Kamloops Meal Train

Kamloops praised for homelessness approach at national convention: councillor

$6 million bill for new Kamloops homeless shelter

Full house at BC Housing open house for proposed North Shore homeless shelter

North Kamloops shelter would be a first in six years

iN VIDEO: Mayor abruptly leaves council meeting over proposed Kamloops shelter

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