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Second resource centre in the Okanagan announces closure this monthLiving Positive announced it will be officially closing this month, which was an unexpected move to many people.CanadaJun 7
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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission challenges community to get active in effort to end homelessnessThe event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.CanadaApr 13
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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission serves Easter lunch to those in needKelowna's Gospel Mission laid on a sumptuous Easter dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes and more on Saturday afternoon to help members of the community in need.CanadaMar 31
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Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under controlKelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.CanadaApr 2
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Kelowna non-profit struggles with food insecurity as it supports those in needThe reduction in meals from three to two lasted an entire year with dinner service only being reinstated this month, thanks to a pair of significant donations.CanadaMar 12
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Okanagan event celebrates International Women’s DayPaula 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.LifestyleMar 8
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Okanagan prepares to mark International Women’s Day of 2024Women are raising their voices to inspire one another ahead of International Women's Day.LifestyleFeb 22
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Crime, safety, housing at top of city’s list, says mayor of KelownaThe mayor delivered his annual state of the city speech on Thursday before a crowd of 300 people.CanadaFeb 16
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Kelowna’s homeless community at risk from Arctic blastWith -20 C nights in the offing, staff at Kelowna's Gospel Mission are mobilizing to ensure nobody is left out in the cold.CanadaJan 8
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12 outdoor deaths in Interior Health during cold snapOf all those lives lost from Jan. 1 to Jan. 16, 12 were from the Interior Health region, the coroners service said. It's unclear how many of these deaths were in the Okanagan.WeatherJan 19
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Fire sparks at Kelowna encampment as temperatures plungeThe overnight low temperature for Kelowna from Thursday to Monday is predicted to range from -17 C to -25 C, with the coldest night expected on Friday.FireJan 11
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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission offering Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of peopleWith the holidays being a tough time for many, the outreach team is trying to boost the spirits of those who might be celebrating alone.CanadaOct 8, 2023
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Money Tips Monday: Focusing on community during wildfiresValley First, a division of First West Credit Union, has put together a wildfire response team to handle inquiries during this trying time.FireAug 28, 2023
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B.C. Interior regions under heat warning, temperatures expected to hit up to 38 CB.C. Interior regions are under heat warnings for Friday, including the North Thompson, South Thompson, Okanagan, South Fraser Canyon and Boundary regions.WeatherJul 21, 2023
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Concerns for unhoused population rise as heat wave rolls into the OkanaganMost at risk are adults over the age of 60, people who live alone, those with substance use disorders and those who are marginally housed, Interior Health said.CrimeJul 20, 2023
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Safety measures in place as heat warning declared for OkanaganThe new warning system was developed after the deadly heat dome of 2021, which claimed about 600 lives across B.C.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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‘It is heartbreaking’: Unhoused population dealing hot weather in the OkanaganDuring a heat warning, Interior Health advises residents to drink plenty of water, be aware of signs of overheating including dizziness or feeling unwell, and wear sunscreen.CanadaJul 9, 2023
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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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Outdoor sheltering site in Central Okanagan grows: ‘We’re seeing a lot of new faces’Rempel added that what's also very troubling is how many people are falling into homelessness for the very first time due to the economic climate.CanadaMay 10, 2023
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‘My heart breaks every day’: Mother of Kamloops murder victim questions delay in justiceRex 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.CrimeSep 22, 2021