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Is Urban Disorder Canada’s Real Threat?
Amid increasing concerns about crime and safety in Canada, particularly in urban centres, one overlooked factor is emerging as a major player in public…
The Struggle for Air Conditioning in Vancouver’s SROs
With rising global temperatures, the urgency of providing air conditioning for low-income and vulnerable residents has become a pressing issue, particularly in Vancouver’s Downtown…
Hamburger Soup Art Show Brings Indigenous Art and Workshops to Vancouver
December 7-8, 2024 | The Vines Den | 825 E Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside will come alive with art, culture, and…
2024-2025 Winter Shelter Spaces Across British Columbia
As temperatures begin to drop across British Columbia, thousands of people experiencing homelessness will have access to safe, heated spaces this winter. Through BC…
Vancouver’s SROs: Shelter or Hidden Risk?
In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Single Room Occupancy buildings serve as a last-ditch option for thousands of low-income residents facing housing instability. These aged, small…
Bud Osborn: The Voice of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Bud Osborn was more than a poet. He was a symbol of resilience and resistance for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Born in Michigan and raised…
The Potential of Acupuncture in Treating Addiction
With Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside at the heart of Canada’s opioid and addiction crisis, the neighbourhood has long been an epicentre of innovative, community-based treatment…
The City of Vancouver Announces Official Closure of CRAB Park Encampment
CRAB Park, a crucial green space in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, has been a focal point of the city’s homelessness crisis, drawing attention to the…
A Family’s Fight for Respectful Death Notifications Reform in Canada
In a tragic revelation that has left a family shocked and grieving, the Vancouver Police Department is under scrutiny for its next-of-kin notification procedures…
Vancouver Approves New Community Policing Centre for Gastown and Hastings Crossing
In a move aimed at tackling rising crime and street disorder, Vancouver City Council has approved the establishment of a new Community Policing Centre…
Is Safer Supply a Form of Harm Reduction or a Cause of Addiction?
The notion of safer supply, once seen as a beacon of hope in Canada’s battle against the opioid crisis, is now sparking widespread debate.…
The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act and Drug Law Enforcement
Canada’s opioid crisis has rapidly escalated into one of the country’s most urgent public health emergencies. Since 2016, over 44,000 Canadians have died from…
