News Items tag as: Penticton homeless

Additional emergency shelter beds added in Penticton
October 26, 2020 - 8:30 PM

A temporary use permit recently granted by Penticton city council will allow for additional emergency shelter beds in the city this winter.
Progress being made on Penticton's homeless front, but more needs to be done
October 31, 2019 - 7:00 PM

With cold weather coming on, Penticton’s homeless will be increasingly looking for a place to head indoors for some warmth and shelter.
Supportive housing complex Burdock House officially opened in Penticton
October 03, 2019 - 1:55 PM

PENTICTON - A newly completed supportive housing project in Penticton means 62 more units for homeless people are now available.
Concerns rise as downtown Penticton tent camp grows
July 24, 2019 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Some residents and businesses surrounding a new tent camp on Penticton’s Main Street are expressing concerns after nearly a week at the location.
City sees success in months following 'zero tolerance' campaign
June 04, 2019 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - It’s been nearly a year since the City of Penticton adopted a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviour in public spaces and there have been some signs of success.
Penticton's actions at Nanaimo Square, sidewalk sitting bylaw well received, mayor says
May 27, 2019 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is merely acting on the demands of its citizens with its efforts to disrupt its homeless and open drug users, Mayor John Vassilaki said today, and it does nothing to tarnish the city's reputation.
Penticton's Monday Night Supper moving uptown
May 21, 2019 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton organization that feeds 60 to 70 people in need every Monday is voluntarily leaving its longtime location in anticipation of the city forcing a move.
First of three supportive housing complexes in Penticton open next week
May 10, 2019 - 11:22 AM

PENTICTON - One of Penticton’s provincially-funded supportive housing developments will be opening its doors next week.
Warmer weather brings homeless back to Penticton's Esplanade
April 25, 2019 - 6:45 PM

PENTICTON - The leaf buds are breaking, the weather is getting warmer and Penticton’s Esplanade lands are once again becoming inhabited by the homeless looking for a place to camp in the city.
iN VIDEO: High praise for bylaw officers after man refuses to leave Penticton beauty school
November 30, 2018 - 11:42 AM

PENTICTON - A Penticton business is praising the efforts of the city's bylaw officers for defusing a situation involving an agitated man.
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News Items tag as: Penticton homeless

Additional emergency shelter beds added in Penticton

Progress being made on Penticton's homeless front, but more needs to be done

Supportive housing complex Burdock House officially opened in Penticton

Concerns rise as downtown Penticton tent camp grows

City sees success in months following 'zero tolerance' campaign

Penticton's actions at Nanaimo Square, sidewalk sitting bylaw well received, mayor says

Penticton's Monday Night Supper moving uptown

First of three supportive housing complexes in Penticton open next week

Warmer weather brings homeless back to Penticton's Esplanade

iN VIDEO: High praise for bylaw officers after man refuses to leave Penticton beauty school

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