Detectives identified the victim as 39-year-old Vancouver resident Matthew Dillen Johnson. Continue reading →

It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Continue reading →

“We have a literal tonne of turkey, and then we have close to 1000 pounds of mashed potatoes, 600 pies — the list goes on and on.” Continue reading →

“We have hundreds of people that are dying here, and so it’s not good enough. We have to do better. That’s what this task force will do, that’s why it’s an ’emergency’ task force.” Continue reading →

About two dozen protesters were denied entry to sit in on Mayor Gregor Robertson’s last council meeting as mayor. Continue reading →

There’s been no action by the owners to address the issues in this building that’s home to low-income residents in the Downtown Eastside. Continue reading →

Police have recommended charges related to the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Continue reading →

Being used as a pilot project, the overdose prevention site’s goal is to reduce the number of people using drugs in bathrooms and under bushes on hospital grounds. Continue reading →

A leading expert on drug policy says the war on drugs has failed and Canada needs to embrace full legalization. Continue reading →