Students are having a tough time finding accommodations for the upcoming school year
Council did not grant full approval to the requested development permit despite BC Housing’s request
The Association of Interior Realtors says it’s still a seller’s market, prices remain high
The city was not satisfied with the response from Minister David Eby regarding the ongoing situation
Students, seniors, Indigenous people and homeless supported with basic necessity of shelter
The letter included the results of a survey the chamber conducted with businesses
The two affordable housing developments were originally set to open June 2020
Eby writes that Penticton’s ‘serious’ social issues won’t improve under leadership of the mayor
The affordable housing agency sees mass timber as an opportunity to reduce building-related GHG emissions
City council voted unanimously to authorize legal action
The new plan is to have the units ready for residents by the summer
Mayor John Vassilaki sent a letter asking for UBCM’s support over the Victory Church shelter
Without adequate supports, shelters are just ‘legalized drug dens,’ says coun. Robinson
The two politicians shared jabs during the Thursday morning session of the Provincial Legislature
The city and council are waiting for a written declaration from the province invoking their powers
Penticton council voted Tuesday to reject the shelter’s extension for a second time
The province is partially responsible for over 1,000 residential units in the city
