News Items tag as: Vernon Homeless

Private security is adding to the cost of doing business in Vernon
November 28, 2018 - 11:02 AM

VERNON - Ed Kendall had hoped to retire with his business on 33 Street in Vernon. The manager and co-owner of Enlighten Hair and Tanning Salon said the business had occupied the same spot for years. But he claims that due to high levels of crime and transients in his neighbourhood affecting customer turnout, he had to move his business to 35 Street last September.
High-profile Vernon homeless camp torn down over safety concerns, province says
January 19, 2018 - 12:17 PM

VERNON – Safety concerns prompted the province to dismantle a homeless camp in Vernon's north end yesterday.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Homelessness in the Interior
January 01, 2017 - 1:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – One of the hottest topics across the Interior this past year has been homelessness and how various municipalities have chosen to address it.
Homeless camp at Kin Race Track in Vernon closed down
May 05, 2016 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - After first saying it wouldn’t touch a homeless camp at the vacant Kin Race Track barns, the City of Vernon has now taken steps to close it down due to safety concerns.
Vernon organization wants to combat homelessness with tiny home project
March 09, 2016 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A Vernon organization is looking to solve a big problem with a tiny concept.
City, equestrian society have no plans to evict homeless from horse barns
January 21, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - While Kin Race Track sits vacant amidst an ongoing legal dispute, the facility’s empty horse barns appear to have attracted a number of homeless people.
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News Items tag as: Vernon Homeless

Private security is adding to the cost of doing business in Vernon

High-profile Vernon homeless camp torn down over safety concerns, province says

YEAR IN REVIEW: Homelessness in the Interior

Homeless camp at Kin Race Track in Vernon closed down

Vernon organization wants to combat homelessness with tiny home project

City, equestrian society have no plans to evict homeless from horse barns

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