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Fewer winter shelter spaces, more people sleeping on Kelowna streets, says Gospel MissionService providers have ben trying to secure a site for a winter shelter but efforts have so far been unsuccessful.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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More beds for Kelowna homeless shelter, dozens more needed as cold worsensWhile 10 additional beds will mean 10 more people staying warm and safe at night, there are still dozens of people being left out in the cold, says the Gospel Mission.NewsNov 8, 2021
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Kelowna homeless shelter receives extension to stay open despite some concernsA Kelowna homeless shelter that was slated to close at the end of September will remain open for at least another six months.CanadaSep 23, 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 emergency shelter to remain open as province overrides city councilOn Wednesday, housing minister David Eby said the province is going to override Penticton’s decision by keeping the shelter open for the time being.PoliticsMar 17, 2021
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Penticton city council says no, again, to BC Housing emergency shelter request‘It’s evident to me we have the support of the majority of the community in the position that we’ve taken.’PoliticsMar 16, 2021
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Province willing to fight Penticton city council over future of downtown winter shelterHousing minister David Eby says if Penticton council doesn’t reverse its decision, the province will ‘go ahead and keep operating the shelter’ on Winnipeg Street.PoliticsMar 11, 2021
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Fight dramatically escalates between BC Housing, Penticton council over downtown winter shelterBC Housing says the province can use ‘paramountcy’ through Section 14(2) of B.C.’s Interpretation Act to override a recent council decision.CanadaMar 10, 2021
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B.C. premier calls public feud between housing minister, Penticton mayor ‘part of democracy’The premier said ‘there are times when disagreements become public, and that’s again part and parcel of our democratic society.’PoliticsMar 6, 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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