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Can Alberta’s Recovery Model Solve BC’s Opioid Crisis?
British Columbia, once a trailblazer in harm reduction and addressing the opioid crisis, faces unrelenting challenges in reducing overdose deaths and mitigating urban disorder.…
British Columbia Urged to Improve Data on Supervised Consumption Sites
Recent developments in Ontario have reignited the conversation around supervised consumption sites, compelling British Columbia to reassess its approach. While Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is…
Vancouver Mayor Halts New Supportive Housing Projects in Downtown Eastside
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has announced a decisive shift in addressing the challenges of the Downtown Eastside (DTES), halting the approval of new supportive…
Vancouver Crime Trends 2023-2024: Insights and Key Changes
Crime statistics reflect societal changes, offering crucial insights into urban safety and law enforcement efficacy. Vancouver’s crime data from 2023 and 2024 provide a…
How Justin Trudeau Shaped Canada’s Drug Policy
Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Canada’s Prime Minister is often defined by progressive policies, including a bold approach to drug regulation. From the landmark legalization…
Save Our Streets Forum Addresses BC Safety and Public Concerns
On January 23, 2025, Vancouver will host a forum addressing public safety challenges across British Columbia. Organized by Save Our Streets (SOS), a coalition…
Targeted Interventions to Reduce Youth Substance Use Disorders
Substance use among Canada’s youth has reached alarming levels, demanding immediate and coordinated action. In 2023, nearly 20% of young Canadians reported experimenting with…
Lawsuit Against Atira Highlights Vancouver’s SRO Housing Controversies
A new lawsuit against Atira Women’s Resource Society and its subsidiaries has cast a fresh spotlight on the ongoing controversies surrounding Vancouver’s Single Room…
How Naloxone Works and Why It’s Essential for Canada’s Opioid Crisis
Canada’s opioid crisis has escalated to a public health emergency over the past decade, with overdose deaths reaching alarming levels. In the past eight…
Affordable Meals Supporting Downtown Eastside Amid Growing Food Insecurity
In a neighbourhood often portrayed through the lens of struggle, two meal programs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) are quietly fostering dignity and connection.…
Stalled Projects and Vanishing SROs Expose Vancouver’s Housing Crisis
Vancouver’s housing strategy faces mounting criticism as Single Room Occupancies (SROs) continue to vanish without viable replacements. Despite years of public investment and promises…
New Shelter in Downtown Eastside Offers Vital Support for Vulnerable Women
A new short-term women’s shelter is opening in Downtown Eastside Vancouver, providing crucial support for vulnerable women as the region faces colder weather. Operated…
