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"We've got a lot of people who are pretty cold. You can see they're hurt, they're sick and they're scared," said Carmen Rempel, executive director of the Kelowna's Gospel Mission.

It dipped down to nearly -18 C at the Kelowna airport Monday night, just a couple of degrees off the record set in 1986 when it hit -21 C.

Dubbed ‘Welcome Inn,’ the site is expected to open in late December or early January.

People experiencing homelessness have seen major changes to their services due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Kelowna.

With the holidays being a tough time for many, the outreach team is trying to boost the spirits of those who might be celebrating alone.

"I’m just thankful I have a place to stay right now.”

'What it means for those using the shelter is that they don’t have to leave. They don’t have to be spending the summer sleeping outside.'

Rex Edward Gill, 41, was standing outside the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel in Kamloops, B.C., on the morning of Jan. 23, 2019, when he was shot while having a smoke.

Kelowna Gospel Mission staff and volunteers busily accepted warm clothing, such as toques, gloves and socks, on Saturday for the homeless population.

If it wasn’t the largest blanket fort Kelowna had ever seen, it was certainly the most philanthropic. Over 780 blankets, donated largely by school children, were hung by scaffolding in the City Furniture & Appliance Parking lot on June 20. All of them will be donated to the Kelowna Gospel Mission, who will use the...

The shocking incident took place Friday afternoon as staff tried to subdue a violent and intoxicated male. <br /><br />

Community generosity was abundant in Kelowna this week. From donations of winter clothing, to books and toys, CHBC News found two enthusiastic groups out to make the season brighter for those less fortunate.

Despite the scorching temperatures, Kelowna hasn’t opened any cooling centres or additional water stations.

Paula Quinn is sharing her story and how her journey from England to Canada set her on the path to becoming executive director of the KF Centre for Excellence.

"Cold Arctic air is pushing in across the entire province for the Okanagan."

Living Positive announced it will be officially closing this month, which was an unexpected move to many people.

'We are tired of knowing that the brevity of both the investment and the stay means health will not improve, permanent housing will not materialize, and nothing will change.'

The additional stream of revenue has allowed the Gospel Mission to hire some of its own shelter residents to be hired to work in the food truck.

The new warning system was developed after the deadly heat dome of 2021, which claimed about 600 lives across B.C.

The city block has become so congested, that the homeless, their tents and belongings are spilling onto the street and Benson said that is a a safety hazard for not only the campers but the community at large.