Penticton Shelter
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City of Penticton drops lawsuit over controversial shelter, new location proposedThe province announced on Wednesday that through BC Housing, a new temporary shelter location has been proposed in Penticton.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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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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Penticton shelter controversy: UBCM calls province’s use of paramountcy ‘a dangerous precedent’Housing Minister David Eby used paramountcy to keep the controversial emergency shelter open despite objections from Penticton city council.CanadaMay 20, 2021
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Battle brewing over another homeless housing project in Penticton, B.C.BC Housing is pushing forward with plans to build up to 54 new purpose-built, permanent supportive homes at 3240 Skaha Lake Rd. for people at-risk or experiencing homelessness.PoliticsMay 2, 2021
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Penticton seeks support from other B.C. municipalities in shelter fight with provinceThe province is operating a downtown homeless shelter without the city's permission.PoliticsApr 13, 2021
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Penticton city council rejects BC Housing application to extend winter shelter permitIn a unanimous vote, council said no to a BC Housing application to extend a temporary-use permit at 352 Winnipeg Street until March 2022.CanadaMar 2, 2021
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BC Housing wants to keep operating controversial ‘temporary’ Penticton shelter for another yearThe housing agency has applied for a temporary use permit to continue running the 42-bed shelter at 352 Winnipeg St. until March 31, 2022.PoliticsMar 1, 2021
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‘It’s not about being mean’: Penticton city councillor defends motion to prioritize homeless shelter spaces for localsBloomfield said his motion was crafted after BC Housing proposed a fourth supportive housing facility in the relatively small community of 35,000 people.PoliticsFeb 22, 2021
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Red tape delays opening of emergency winter shelter in Penticton, B.C., during cold snapThe 42-bed facility initially got the cold shoulder from mayor and council at the Oct. 6 council meeting.Nov 10, 2020
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Recovering addict concerned about relapse due to alleged drug abuse at Penticton shelter“It's a constant struggle. It is very hard to describe just how taxing that is. It's incredibly, incredibly difficult to stay sober when you're surrounded by drug use."CanadaApr 1, 2019
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