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After fleeing their war-torn country, Ukrainian refugees now facing housing crisis

June 21, 2023

The housing crisis in the Okanagan and the rest of B.C. is taking a toll on Ukrainian refugees. Hundreds of Ukrainians who have fled the war are now trying to settle in the valley, but many are struggling to find a place to live. A local organization is doing their best to support the newcomers by urgently appealing to the community for help.

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