Homelessness

EDITORIAL – Councillors’ arguments against treatment centre were flimsy

December 17, 2021 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONLY ONE VOTE separated the “concentration camp” proposal for the homeless from success this week when it came in front of Kamloops City [Continue]

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]