Kelowna Homelessness

• Candles used for warmth cited as cause in Kelowna shed fire

  The structure was at the back of a multi-unit complex, and it appears that it was being used as a winter shelter.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
  
• Well-known advocate for Kelowna homeless population dies suddenly

  The group John Thiessen headed would go out every second or third night, depending on what donations they'd gathered, to help those living on Kelowna streets.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2022
  
• Advertisement
• With temperatures dropping, stakeholders say emergency winter shelter needed in Kelowna

  "It's frustrating, it's heartbreaking. Money is not the issue. It's the capacity of this community to create space for people who need it."

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
• Advertisement
• Former fruit warehouse in Kelowna’s north end to become temporary homeless shelter

  On Wednesday, the province announced that the building at 858 Ellis St., will provide around 60 new beds for people experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
• Kelowna city councillor calls on Interior Health to answer questions about social services

  “Interior Health wanted to be in charge. Well, you’re in charge (now), so take charge," said Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
• 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.”

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2020
• New modular housing units coming to help Kelowna’s homeless

  The 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.

  Politics

  May 20, 2020
• B.C. senior terrified after kind gesture leads to squatters invading backyard

  Before police intervened, the woman's daughter says squatters were asked to leave several times, to no avail.

  Jan 30, 2020
• Advertisement
• City selects 2 north-end Kelowna locations as designated overnight homeless areas

  The City of Kelowna says it has established two areas where people can safely set up temporary overnight shelters as temperatures drop in the area.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2019
• Advertisement
• ‘They’re still human beings’: Homeless say police kicked them off Leon Avenue night of club opening

  Kelowna 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