“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
The housing shortage, overdose crisis, and low incomes rates proved to have a big impact on mental health, says the report. Continue reading
The report says in the 10 years the CCAP has been tracking housing in the DTES, “2017 was the worst year for homeless Downtown Eastside residents.” Continue reading
Police say he had been in a physical altercation. The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition but died Saturday night. Continue reading
Police said they believe the man was in a physical altercation, and may have hit his head as a result. Continue reading
