Penticton Emergency Shelter
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BC Housing wants City of Penticton’s lawsuit over emergency shelter tossed outThe provincial government argues it is not bound by municipal bylaws.PoliticsSep 26, 2021
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City of Penticton files court petition over downtown emergency shelterThe city announced it is challenging the province’s decision to invoke paramountcy over the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.CanadaJul 7, 2021
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City of Penticton asks premier to step into ongoing emergency shelter disputeOn Tuesday, the city released a letter asking John Horgan ‘to resolve the impasse between city residents and the Attorney General and Minister of Housing, David Eby.’PoliticsMay 12, 2021
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51% of survey respondents think Penticton should launch legal battle against B.C. in shelter disputeThe survey was launched after the B.C. government invoked its powers to keep a homeless shelter open against the city's wishes.PoliticsApr 19, 2021
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City of Penticton seeking public input on fight with province over emergency shelterThe city is wondering if the public thinks it’s worth spending $200K to $300K on challenging the province in court. The survey will run until April 10.CanadaApr 1, 2021
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Penticton, B.C., city council gives green light to emergency winter shelterThe conditional approval is based on requirements that there must be “appropriate” staffing and security on-site 24 hours a day and communication with neighbours.Oct 20, 2020
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Penticton council delays approval of ‘critical’ emergency winter shelterMayor and council expressed concern about neighbourhood problems associated with the other shelter in town, Compass House, which is also operated by the Penticton and District Society for Community Living (PDSCL).Oct 7, 2020
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