leon avenue
‘Let’s save our mountain’: Kelowna residents petition against designated homeless encampment near Knox Mountain
North End residents are organizing a petition against city council’s sudden decision to announce the base of Knox Mountain as the site of a homeless encampment. Continue reading
Kelowna’s overnight tent sites inadequate, homeless people say
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The site is open to tenters between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. daily. Continue reading
Long-time face of Gospel Mission to retire in 2020
Randy Benson has announced his retirement after serving the community for 19 years. Continue reading
Potential lawsuit looming against City of Kelowna after relocation of Leon Avenue homeless
The GoFundMe page has a goal of $50,000. As of Thursday afternoon, $200 had been raised. Continue reading
‘It’s not unchristian, it’s real life’; Kelowna pastor speaks out about homelessness
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Tim Schroeder is used to preaching before thousands who attend services at Trinity Baptist Church in Kelowna. Continue reading
‘We shouldn’t have to tear down at all’: Kelowna homeless call relocation confusing, unnecessary
“How would the officers, bylaw and the people who have homes like it if we went to their homes and told them to pack up, everyday at nine o’clock? We have nowhere to go.” Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Leon Avenue tent city residents, homeless advocates rally for affordable housing in Kelowna
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The resounding message is that a shelter is not a home. Continue reading
‘They’re still human beings’: Homeless say police kicked them off Leon Avenue night of club opening
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
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. Continue reading
Drugs, mental health issues are underlying factors for Leon Avenue homelessness: Kelowna RCMP
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
It happens at least three times a week: Police and bylaw officers cleaning up homelessness debris on Leon Avenue. Continue reading