Penticton Homelessness
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Penticton city council delays vote on homeless tiny home community, risks losing fundingPlans to transform a parcel of land into a tiny home community for the homeless in Penticton have been put on hold.CanadaNov 5, 2025
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Penticton accused of too little public consultation on proposed tiny home developmentThe City of Penticton wants to build a tiny home community for the unhoused population on a piece of land along Dartmouth Road.CanadaOct 31, 2025
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‘They are trying to push us out’: Film series highlights harsh reality of homelessness in PentictonThe project was created in collaboration between OneSky Community Resources and the United Way's 100 More Homes of Penticton project.CanadaOct 12, 2021
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Feud between B.C. government, City of Penticton over temporary shelter continuesDuring Tuesday’s city council meeting, city council unanimously agreed that suing the B.C. government over the issue is a possible route they can take.CanadaApr 21, 2021
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Province to conduct homeless count in Penticton, B.C., on April 20The ministry said the results can inform the development of supports and services that will best help people in need.NewsApr 11, 2021
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Support grows for independent audit of supportive housing in Penticton, B.C.The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and 100 More Homes is coming out in favour of a third-party evaluation of existing social housing projects in the city.CanadaFeb 7, 2021
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City of Penticton says barrier around Nanaimo Square fountain not related to homelessness issuesThe barrier at Nanaimo Square, which says the enclosed area is a licensed patio space, was erected before the business owner had submitted an application for a patio licence.CanadaMay 26, 2019
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Penticton’s mayor calls for more onsite treatment options at province’s new homeless housing projectsJohn Vassilaki, the mayor of Penticton, B.C. says the facilities should include more treatment and rehabilitation options.CanadaMay 2, 2019
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Penticton United Church erects “no trespassing” signs, calls for action on drug crisisThe Penticton United Church is planning to erect “no trespassing” signs at the recommendation of police and city bylaw officers.Jul 4, 2018
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