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Vancouver’s Social Housing Initiative Driving Affordable Inclusive Communities
As Vancouver continues to face one of the most severe housing crises in Canada, the city has responded with the Vancouver Social Housing Initiative,…
Frontline Challenges of the Canadian Overdose Crisis
Emergency Departments (EDs) are overwhelmed epicentres in the opioid crisis, serving as the immediate refuge for many individuals who use unregulated substances. Nurses, physicians,…
Canada’s Fight Against Opioid Overdose Sees Hope in 2024 Decline
Despite a slight decline in unregulated drug deaths in 2024, the opioid crisis continues to take a devastating toll on communities across British Columbia…
Who is Responsible for Canada’s Homeless Encampments?
In recent years, Canadian cities have grappled with a rise in homeless encampments, bringing public safety concerns and legal challenges into the spotlight. The…
Canadian Healthcare Gaps for Survivors of Non-Fatal Overdoses
For years, Canada has grappled with a devastating overdose crisis, with thousands of people succumbing to the lethal effects of toxic drugs, particularly fentanyl.…
The Fight to Save Vancouver’s SROs
Single Room Occupancies (SROs) have long served as the last stop before homelessness. However, the 2023 Low-Income Housing Survey highlights a sobering reality: SROs,…
Pulse Oximetry as a Potential Tool to Reduce Overdose Deaths in British Columbia
Continuous pulse oximetry, a technology traditionally used in acute care settings, is showing potential as an innovative method to decrease overdose fatalities amid British…
Is Involuntary Treatment for Youth a Lifesaving Necessity or an Ethical Dilemma?
As overdose deaths among Canadian youth soar to alarming levels, especially in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the debate intensifies: Should involuntary treatment be considered to…
Five Vancouver SROs generate over 30,000 police calls
Over the past five years, a troubling trend has been emerging in the heart of Vancouver. Five single-room occupancy (SRO) and supportive housing properties…
BC’s Housing Crisis: When Affordability Becomes a Luxury
British Columbia’s housing market has spiraled out of control. The dream of owning a home in British Columbia has become a distant reality for…
The Harm Reduction Experiment Hits a Wall in British Columbia
The nation stands at a crossroads as escalating overdose deaths and public disorder expose the shortcomings of progressive drug policies. What was once considered…
Canada’s Housing Crisis Worsens as National Strategy Fails to Deliver
Despite minor shifts in the housing market, prices remain too high for both buyers and renters, pushing families into instability and homelessness. The National…
