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British Columbia’s Promise of Safer Supply
For almost a decade, British Columbia has been in the grip of a devastating overdose epidemic, exacerbated by an increasingly toxic unregulated drug supply.…
Salvation Army’s 2024 Vancouver Thanksgiving Meal
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light is once again preparing to open its doors to serve the community of Vancouver’s Downtown…
2025 Hope in Shadows Calendar Shares Life in DTES
The 2025 Hope in Shadows Calendar has officially launched, and with it comes a collection of striking images that offer an authentic look at…
CRAB Park Residents Take Vancouver to Court Over Homeless Encampment Rules
Tammy Littlejohn and Robbie Wallace, two women who have lived in Vancouver’s CRAB Park encampment, are now taking their fight to the B.C. Supreme…
2024 Sterling Prize Lecture: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma and Healing
Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned for his pioneering work on trauma and its profound connection to health, has been named the 2024 recipient of the…
2024 Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Run
The 18th annual Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Run is set to return on October 20, 2024, at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver. For…
Is BC’s Drug Decriminalization Failing to Deliver Results?
British Columbia has long been grappling with a deadly overdose epidemic driven by toxic, unregulated street drugs. Since 2016, more than 14,000 lives have…
Eastside Culture Crawl 2024: Vancouver’s Ultimate Art Experience
For nearly three decades, Vancouver’s Eastside has been a hub of creativity, where art flourishes in all its forms. From painters and sculptors to…
Canada’s Downtowns Demand Bail Reform
Canada’s downtowns are in trouble, and business leaders are sounding the alarm. Crime, mental health struggles, addiction, and homelessness have created a public safety…
Conservative Plan to Tackle BC’s Addiction and Mental Health Crisis
British Columbia is at a crossroads, facing a public health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 14,000 people due to drug…
DULF’s Radical Experiment in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
In the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), a neighbourhood plagued by addiction, a bold experiment unfolded. The Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) emerged…
Using Fentanyl Patches to Address Vancouver’s Overdose Epidemic
The opioid crisis continues to claim lives across North America, and British Columbia stands on the frontlines of this public health emergency. A key…
