Downtown Eastside Vancouver
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Why Repeat Offenders Keep Getting Bail in British Columbia
In the early hours of December 27, 2023, a man was arrested in Vancouver following an alleged stabbing outside a convenience store. He had been out on bail at the …
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How Diverted Opioids Are Flooding British Columbia’s Streets
British Columbia’s opioid crisis has entered a new and complex phase, with recent investigations revealing that a significant portion of prescribed opioids …
Encampments vs. Tiny Shelters: The Cost of Housing Vancouver’s Unhoused
The City of Vancouver has allocated substantial resources to manage homelessness, yet the financial and logistical viability of its approaches remains under …
Banana Beat Celebrates 20 Years With a Special Fundraiser
For over 20 years, the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTESNH) has provided essential support to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, offering nourishment, dignity, and …
Rising Fires, Policy Clashes, and the Spread of Smokable Drugs
Smokable drug use is reshaping British Columbia’s overdose crisis, creating new risks for public safety and emergency response. As health officials push …
How Drug Checking is Reducing Overdose Deaths in BC
Drug checking services are a frontline defence against fatal overdoses in British Columbia. With Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside at the epicentre of the …
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Six Years After Legalization
Six years after legalization, Canada’s cannabis market faces high taxes, strict regulations, and ongoing competition from the illicit market. In 2018, Canada …
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