Articles of Glenn W

Policy

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 ...

Policy

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 to expand ...

Policy

Vancouver’s Daytime Shelter Ban Faces Legal Challenge

The City of Vancouver is facing a lawsuit over its daytime ban on outdoor sheltering, a policy that has drawn significant criticism from legal ...

Order

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 ...

Policy

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 ...

Order

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 ...

Order

Canadian Revolving Door of Justice Sparks Growing Calls for Bail Reform

In recent years, Canadians have grown increasingly alarmed by a disturbing pattern in high-profile criminal cases—many involve individuals already out on bail. This unsettling ...

Healthcare

The Peculiar Tale of 28,000 Missing Naloxone Doses in Vancouver

A public notification from the College of Pharmacists of BC has ignited heated discussions across Vancouver. At the center of the uproar is a ...

Policy

Public Drug Use and Decriminalization Collide in British Columbia

In January 2023, British Columbia made history by decriminalizing small amounts of certain illegal drugs for personal use, marking a significant shift toward a ...

Healthcare

Involuntary Care in British Columbia—Progress or Premature Gamble?

British Columbia’s government has unveiled a controversial plan to expand involuntary care for individuals facing severe mental health and addiction challenges. Premier David Eby ...

Housing

Housing, Politics, and Suppressed Data in British Columbia

British Columbia is facing a housing and addiction crisis that has left lives in the balance and policies under scrutiny. But a $30-million housing ...

Healthcare

BC Health Minister Pledges Reform After Mental Health and Addictions Ministry Closure

Following the dissolution of British Columbia’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Health Minister Josie Osborne has made bold announcements about a renewed approach ...

Order

Vancouver Cracks Down on Illegal Street Vending in the Downtown Eastside

The City of Vancouver has announced a decisive response to the proliferation of illegal street vending on East Hastings Street, marking the start of ...

Healthcare

The Rise and Fall of British Columbia’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions

British Columbia’s stand-alone Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, born from bold promises to tackle the province’s crises, has quietly disappeared. In 2017, the ...

Policy

British Columbia’s Shift on Drug Policy Fuels Uncertainty

In British Columbia, a province once considered a leader in progressive drug policy, a new pivot away from harm reduction has reignited debates about ...

Community

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 ...

Policy

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 ...

Policy

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 ...

Order

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 ...

Policy

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 ...

Order

Will Bill C-40 Reform Canada’s Broken Conviction Review Process?

Despite Canada’s reputation for having one of the world’s most robust justice systems, it’s not immune to mistakes. When the system fails, the consequences ...

Order

Vancouver Police Department Faces Budget Woes Amid Mounting Public Safety Pressures

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is staring down a financial overrun as it grapples with a projected budget overspend of $6.6 million by year’s ...

Community

Cost of Living Crisis in British Columbia: Political Promises vs. Real Solutions

In the seven years since the New Democratic Party (NDP) took control in British Columbia, the cost of living has exploded. Food prices have ...

Policy

British Columbians Demand New Approaches to Crime, Addiction, and Public Safety

As the opioid crisis and rising crime continue to shape public discourse, a new province-wide survey conducted by Research Co. has revealed that British ...

Addiction

BC Premier’s Promise of Involuntary Care: Too Little, Too Late for One Grieving Mother

“I begged for him to be involuntarily treated for eight years. Now he’s ashes in a box.” Those are the heart-wrenching words of Surrey ...