‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication
The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.
Health
Mar 28
Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under control
Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.
Canada
Apr 2
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna, B.C. well underway
The cleanup is expected to take a couple of days to complete, and the rail trail will be closed to public traffic as the work continues.
Canada
Apr 16
Over $22K raised through annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C.
The annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C., raised over $22,000 Thursday morning.
Canada
Apr 11
Vancouver’s CRAB Park to reopen after homeless encampment cleared out
The 27 people who were previously sheltering in the designated area of the waterfront CRAB Park will be able to return on Thursday, the Vancouver Park Board said.
Health
Apr 3
City moves in to begin cleanup at sanctioned Vancouver homeless encampment
The city says it needs to temporarily move about 30 people from a homeless encampment in CRAB Park due to unsanitary conditions, built structures and fire hazards.
Politics
Mar 25
B.C. drug policy shift will target vulnerable and houseless, advocates say
Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about B.C.'s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.
Health
Apr 28
Heavy machinery arrives as cleanup at Vancouver homeless camp begins in earnest
The city said 16 rangers and 20 police officers were on scene Tuesday to ensure the operation to remove built structures, propane tanks and other debris went smoothly.
Politics
Mar 26
‘Slow process’: Vancouver welcoming CRAB Park occupants back in designated area
The process of moving people into the designated sheltering site at Vancouver's CRAB Park has been slow, according to a city official.
Canada
Apr 6
‘Tremendous help’: Hundreds of new shelter spaces coming to Abbotsford
The B.C. Ministry of Housing and the City of Abbotsford announced 220 new shelter spaces will soon be provided in the city.
Canada
Apr 26
Residents of evacuated Kelowna, B.C. subsidized housing consider their futures
While cracks in the foundation of the building are the issue many are talking about and working to rectify, it's less tangible issues weighing on them.
Canada
Apr 2
Downtown Eastside community hub still not open 1 year after announcement
A community hub promised last March for Vancouver's Downtown Eastside appears to still be under construction.
Politics
Mar 21
B.C. courts still granting bail in over half of cases where prosecutors sought detention
The data, released by the B.C. prosecution service on Tuesday, covers nearly 4,800 bail hearings between November 2022 to December 2023.
Politics
Mar 26
Tiny home community in Kelowna fully operational with programs up and running
Step Place, located on Crowley Avenue, is comprised of 60 tiny homes the size of a garden shed.
Canada
Apr 29
Nanaimo, B.C. thrift shop closing because customers ‘don’t feel safe coming down here’
'This is my favourite thrift store,' a regular customer told Global News. 'It helped me get back on my feet, get me a new pair of shoes. I've always come here.'
Crime
Apr 2
Encampment in Abbotsford highway rest area to be displaced for construction
The Bradner rest area on was designed as a temporary stop for travellers and tourists, but has become a permanent home to a number of people living in tents, trailers and RVs.
Canada
Mar 21
Lumby, B.C. rallies support for family of woman killed in ‘foul play’ incident
A small North Okanagan community is starting to rally support for the family of Tatjana Stefanski, who died earlier this week in an incident described by RCMP as foul play.
Crime
Apr 17
New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
Health
Apr 15
