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The city activated a warming tent set up at the rail trail, as well as warming buses stationed throughout Kelowna.

The warming tent can accommodate up to 50 people and is a level two in the city's cold weather response strategy.

Kelowna's Gospel Mission accepted donations of turkeys and cash on Saturday in their annual Thanksgiving turkey drive.

'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.'

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

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.

The ambitious project includes three towers, one of them 42 stories high, and would be a mix of residential and commercial properties.

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.

With local shelters filled to capacity, there is a dire and urgent need for more shelter space as the weather turns.

Bylaw officers were out in full force at the designated outdoor sheltering site Thursday, doing what's being described as a deep clean of the area.

Interior Health has begun vaccinating Kelowna's homeless population.

Disposable cameras were handed out at the Kelowna Gospel Mission Friday morning as part of the Doors of Hope campaign.

It was all hustle and bustle at the Kelowna Gospel Mission on Saturday as staff and volunteers prepared a Christmas feast for up to 700 people.

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.

The Kelowna Gospel Mission held its annual Christmas dinner Saturday and it’s an occasion that some people would not get to enjoy if it weren’t for the organization.

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

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.