Homelessness

KYLLO – Leaving vulnerable people out in the cold is simply inhumane

November 17, 2022 // 0 Comments

By GREG KYLLO MLA, Shuswap COLD, WET, WINTER WEATHER may be an inconvenience for most of us, but for unhoused individuals in our communities it can lead to serious injury and [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Kudos to the Powers That Be for quick recovery on shelter issue

November 17, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE POWERS THAT BE took it on a chin when the big storm came and a couple of homeless shelters that were supposed to open didn’t. I call [Continue]

BEPPLE – Kamloops needs more housing, not just more shelter beds

November 16, 2022 // 3 Comments

AND I’M BACK. My last column with the Armchair Mayor was April 6, 2022. That was the week before I declared I was running for a seat on Kamloops City [Continue]

EDITORIAL – We need to know more about our homeless population

November 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A LESSON ON HOMELESSNESS was delivered to Kamloops City Council yesterday as Bob Hughes of ASK Wellness provided an impassioned overview. [Continue]

HOMELESSNESS – Yacht Club shelter adds 19 beds, more warming spaces

November 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

Another winter shelter opened Tuesday night (Nov. 8, 2022) to help the Kamloops homeless population fight off the cold. BC Housing and The Mustard Seed opened 19 beds and [Continue]

HOMELESSNESS – Stuart Wood winter shelter set to open after delay

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

After several days of confusion over the state of winter shelters for the homeless, the Stuart Wood shelter will open tonight (Nov. 7, 2022). The City announced late this [Continue]

PETERS – Why has supportive housing been so elusive in Kamloops?

October 29, 2022 // 2 Comments

IT’S REMARKABLE HOW QUICKLY we can get things done when we really want to. For example, about a week ago it was revealed that the party venue for the Scotties Tournament of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Is vigilantism the answer to stopping theft on our streets?

July 25, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. VIGILANTISM IS COMING to the streets of B.C. cities. First Penticton, now Kelowna. Will Kamloops be next? The Penticton group is called [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – The long and sad history of homelessness in Kamloops

July 16, 2022 // 2 Comments

IT MIGHT SEEM that homelessness is a relatively new issue in Kamloops but, in fact, it’s been around for more than 125 years — basically since the city was incorporated. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Mandate community service for vandals, mess-makers

July 6, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. LET’S BUST A MYTH about street people. I mean the homeless as well as those who are housed in shelters but spend a lot of time on the [Continue]

LETTER – It’s time for social supports to start showing results

May 27, 2022 // 3 Comments

Re: Editorial – Voters’ society survey on street crime won’t solve anything but… Dear Mr. Rothenburger, You are correct in your opinion that the [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Problem of ‘catch and release’ offenders is a hot political issue

May 12, 2022 // 6 Comments

KAMLOOPSIANS ARE BEING TERRORIZED, businesses vandalized and personal property stolen by a small number of people. What can be done? It will certainly be an issue in the [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – True face of homelessness isn’t what’s seen on the streets

May 5, 2022 // 2 Comments

A MAYORAL CANDIDATE in the upcoming October municipal election wants BC Housing to conduct an independent review of shelters and facilities in Kamloops. The candidate, Reid [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Moira House must prove itself to neighbourhood, community

April 14, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MOIRA HOUSE facility for the homeless officially opens Friday, and there’s a lot riding on it. Plans for the project didn’t get off [Continue]