Penticton Homeless

• ‘They are trying to push us out’: Film series highlights harsh reality of homelessness in Penticton

  The project was created in collaboration between OneSky Community Resources and the United Way's 100 More Homes of Penticton project.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021
  
• BC Housing wants City of Penticton’s lawsuit over emergency shelter tossed out

  The provincial government argues it is not bound by municipal bylaws.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
  
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• ‘That’s despicable’: Penticton mayor fires back at housing minister’s comments over homeless shelter

  Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki is criticizing B.C. Housing Minister David Eby for his comments regarding the future of a homeless shelter in his community.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
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• B.C.’s housing minister blasts Penticton city council for closing temporary shelter

  On Tuesday, city council unanimously rejected BC Housing's application for an extension of its temporary use permit to continue running the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2021
• ‘It’s not about being mean’: Penticton city councillor defends motion to prioritize homeless shelter spaces for locals

  Bloomfield said his motion was crafted after BC Housing proposed a fourth supportive housing facility in the relatively small community of 35,000 people.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2021
• 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.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2021
• Red tape delays opening of emergency winter shelter in Penticton, B.C., during cold snap

  The 42-bed facility initially got the cold shoulder from mayor and council at the Oct. 6 council meeting.

  Nov 10, 2020
• City of Penticton says barrier around Nanaimo Square fountain not related to homelessness issues

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 26, 2019
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• UPDATE: Penticton endorses plan to ban sitting on downtown sidewalks during summer months

  Staff recommend the Good Neighbour Bylaw be amended to make it illegal to sit or lie on a sidewalk in the 100-300 block of Ellis Street, 200-400 block of Marin Street and 100-700 block of Main Street, from May 1 to September 30.

  May 21, 2019
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• Penticton’s mayor calls for more onsite treatment options at province’s new homeless housing projects

  John Vassilaki, the mayor of Penticton, B.C. says the facilities should include more treatment and rehabilitation options.

  Canada

  May 2, 2019