Penticton Homeless Encampment Eviction Hearing Postponed

Court Hearing Postponed for Penticton Homeless Encampment; Residents Seek Legal Help

A court hearing to evict a homeless encampment along Highway ninety-seven in Penticton has been postponed, with no new date set. The province, which owns the land, sought an injunction to remove the roughly two dozen residents and clear the site. Both sides agreed to the delay.

The camp has been in place for nearly three years, causing safety concerns for nearby businesses due to at least half a dozen fires in the past two-and-a-half months. Residents feel a mix of relief and uncertainty, as many have nowhere else to go and fear being forced out without options. Local business owners express frustration over the stalled progress.

Support groups like the Penticton and Area Access Centre are helping residents find legal representation during the pause. They urge lawyers to take the case pro bono to better defend the residents position and explore solutions. The government is urged to act quickly with real support to relocate people safely and address the root causes before more harm occurs. The matter remains before the courts as talks continue behind the scenes.

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