Efforts to humanely clear encampment next to Penticton river ongoing

Efforts to humanely clear encampment next to Penticton river ongoing

The City of Penticton and Penticton Indian Band issued a joint press release about their ongoing work

City, band address growing encampment

At the junction of Highway 97 and Fairview Road in Penticton, on unceded syilx territory, a growing encampment has become a flashpoint of concern -- and compassion.

City, band working with the province to deal with Penticton homeless camp

A homeless encampment in Penticton sits on provincial land which makes it difficult for local authorities to deal with it, but now the provincial government is getting involved to try to improve the situation.The City of