News Items tag as: Penticton homeless

iN VIDEO: A first hand look at Penticton's seamier side
September 11, 2018 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Following last week’s report to city councillors on the city’s efforts to reduce nuisance and unlawful behaviours by Chief Administrative Officer Peter Weeber, I was curious to see first hand some of these issues.
Rising Penticton rents means RV parks are housing options
October 13, 2017 - 2:31 PM

PENTICTON - As escalating rents in Penticton are adding to the number homeless people, RV parks are becoming an option.
Penticton woman finds homeless camp in unexpected place
September 27, 2017 - 2:50 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton woman feared for her safety during an early morning walk on Munson Mountain when she stumbled upon a homeless camp.
Homeless symposium hears inspirational message from Push For Change advocate
August 24, 2017 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - A widely mixed group of approximately 70 individuals gathered at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre early this morning to discuss mental health, homelessness and addiction issues, led by the compelling story of "skid row to CEO” Push For Change advocate Joe Roberts.
Campaign takes aim at Penticton's chronically homeless population
September 21, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton’s homeless population is getting new support from an initiative.
Penticton charity has plans to help homeless over the summer
April 30, 2016 - 9:30 AM

PENTICTON - A local charity continues to work to help the homeless in the city with a new meal program and plans for an awareness event.
Task force created to move low barrier shelter initiative forward in Penticton
February 11, 2016 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton’s low-barrier housing initiative continued to forward this week with the establishment of a task force to guide the group.
Government, charities work towards a solution to homelessness in Penticton
December 21, 2015 - 1:06 PM

PENTICTON - Progress is being made by a coaltion of several groups involved in a mission to find a solution to homelessness in Penticton.
New foundation plans to eliminate homelessness in Penticton
December 09, 2015 - 2:43 PM

PENTICTON - There’s a new new group in Penticton that aims to make the Peach City the first in B.C. to eliminate homelessness.
Penticton mayor calling for a community-based response to homelessness
December 08, 2015 - 8:30 PM

PENTICTON - It’s going to take a collaborative, community effort to establish a housing for the city’s homeless.
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