Homelessness

LETTER – It’s no surprise that crime follows supportive-housing projects

December 16, 2021 // 4 Comments

Kamloops has transformed into a city with brazen criminal activity, a homeless population that has exploded, and regular infiltration of community neighbourhoods by [Continue]

BEPPLE – Shuffling homeless out of town won’t solve the housing problem

December 15, 2021 // 3 Comments

PETTY CRIME and public drug use are on the rise. Residents and businesses alike are more and more frustrated and unsettled by anti-social behaviour in Kamloops. Something [Continue]

DUDY – First step to community health is everyone being on the same page

December 8, 2021 // 3 Comments

By DIETER DUDY City Councillor, Kamloops AS WE ENTER the holiday season, we are bombarded with the aspirational phrase of “Peace on Earth, goodwill to all men.” While I [Continue]

JOINT STATEMENT: City and Province on incident on Kingston Avenue

December 5, 2021 // 2 Comments

Mayor Ken Christian and David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, have issued the following statement regarding an incident on Monday, Nov. 29, at the [Continue]

LETTER – Putting shelter so close to park raises neighbourhood concerns

December 1, 2021 // 1 Comment

There is definitely an air of discomfort and disbelief over the decision for putting a shelter so close to Westmount Park. At present, the users of the park include [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: City has a Hobson’s Choice – will it be hockey or homeless?

October 12, 2021 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. HOCKEY OR HOMELESS? That appears to be the choice right now when it comes to Memorial Arena. Hockey kids are shut out of the arena while BC [Continue]