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
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
Council rejected BC Housing’s request to reconsider their previous decision
The province is partially responsible for over 1,000 residential units in the city
Council was provided with a plan for an audit the same day they rejected the permit extension request
Province will keep the shelter operational until new housing is available at Skaha, says Eby
BC Housing said it may override council’s decision to reject shelter extension
Council aims to still provide more affordable housing options for Nakusp
The city’s largest supportive housing non-profit opposes the audit, which would temporarily suspend all projects
Projects coming at a time when it is increasingly difficult for many to afford a roof over their head
The project features three apartment buildings as well as town homes
