Kelowna Homelessness
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Poilievre compares Kelowna homeless encampment to ‘third-world country’A tweet by federal politician Pierre Poilievre included a video taken along the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna, featuring scores of homeless people living in tents.PoliticsMay 30, 2023
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Candles used for warmth cited as cause in Kelowna shed fireThe structure was at the back of a multi-unit complex, and it appears that it was being used as a winter shelter.CanadaDec 14, 2022
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Well-known advocate for Kelowna homeless population dies suddenlyThe group John Thiessen headed would go out every second or third night, depending on what donations they'd gathered, to help those living on Kelowna streets.HealthDec 5, 2022
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With temperatures dropping, stakeholders say emergency winter shelter needed in Kelowna"It's frustrating, it's heartbreaking. Money is not the issue. It's the capacity of this community to create space for people who need it."CanadaNov 3, 2022
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Former fruit warehouse in Kelowna’s north end to become temporary homeless shelterOn Wednesday, the province announced that the building at 858 Ellis St., will provide around 60 new beds for people experiencing homelessness.CanadaJun 22, 2022
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Kelowna city councillor calls on Interior Health to answer questions about social services“Interior Health wanted to be in charge. Well, you’re in charge (now), so take charge," said Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge.CanadaNov 9, 2021
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New overnight emergency shelters for Kelowna’s homeless on the way“Emergency shelter is a critical part of the continuum of support that provides people with the opportunity to connect to housing.”CanadaOct 27, 2020
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New modular housing units coming to help Kelowna’s homelessThe building, to be located at 1055 and 1063 Ellis Street, will have 38 self-contained studio units, each with a private washroom, shower and kitchen.PoliticsMay 20, 2020
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B.C. senior terrified after kind gesture leads to squatters invading backyardBefore police intervened, the woman's daughter says squatters were asked to leave several times, to no avail.Jan 30, 2020
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City selects 2 north-end Kelowna locations as designated overnight homeless areasThe City of Kelowna says it has established two areas where people can safely set up temporary overnight shelters as temperatures drop in the area.CanadaNov 26, 2019
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