Kelowna Homelessness
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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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‘They’re still human beings’: Homeless say police kicked them off Leon Avenue night of club openingKelowna RCMP said officers responded to the 200 block of Leon Street around 8:00 p.m. Friday for a report of multiple tents blocking traffic.Oct 27, 2019
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World Homelessness Day marked with free screening of eye-opening documentaryIn the Okanagan, the day will be marked with free screenings of a provocative and eye-opening film about life on the street.Oct 9, 2019
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National expert hired to help tackle homelessness in Kelowna"We are excited to incorporate and learn from such an exceptional national expert."Dec 8, 2017
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No sleeping 24/7 on Kelowna city sidewalksKelowna city council has endorsed bylaw changes making it illegal to sit or lay on sidewalks at any time of the day or night...Nov 29, 2016
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