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November 28, 2023
The drug crisis demands political unity
If ever there was a non-partisan issue, it’s the drug poisoning crisis. It’s hitting all...
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Nathan Edelson was a champion of the Downtown Eastside
Nathan Edelson was an urban visionary. He was a City planner who advocated for social...
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Insite at 20: Still saving lives, still giving hope
When Insite opened in September 2003, it wasn’t just the first sanctioned site in North...
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Vancouver study: homelessness is a medical emergency
Research demonstrates the devastating health impacts of homelessness, for individuals and all society. Homelessness is...
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Dr. Perry Kendall: the way forward
The toxic drugs public health emergency is a crisis of incomprehensible scale that has claimed more...
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The Downtown Eastside: complex issues, simplistic headlines
It’s hard for people outside of the neighbourhood to come to know the Downtown Eastside....
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There is no divide between safe supply and recovery
One more time with feeling: it’s not a zero-sum game. Despite the polarized discussion happening...
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Affordable DTES dentistry gives dignity and quality of life
PHS provides a lifeline to a marginalized and under-served community, providing services that go far...
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Lifeguard on duty: raising the alarm on overdoses
PHS is rolling out the Lifeguard overdose alert app in our supportive housing and shelters...
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A PHS community service you can bank on
Pigeon Park Savings is continuously innovating to provide low barrier banking services to the Downtown...
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