Penticton, B.C., city council gives green light to emergency winter shelter BC Housing and PDSCL proposed a new emergency winter shelter at the former Victory Church on Winnipeg Street, which is currently home to a hygiene centre.The 42-bed facility initially got the cold shoulder from mayor and council at the Oct.
6 council meeting.Elected officials expressed apprehension about safety, security and operator accountability.Councillors also noted issues with property crime in the area of the Compass House complex, which is also run by PDSCL, and the negative impact on nearby businesses.Two weeks later, city council reluctantly approved a temporary use permit.But that delay, the operator said, is partially to blame for why the new emergency.