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Blood Alley Square redesign aims to jump start the 'heart of Gastown'
Residents and business owners hope a redesign of Blood Alley Square and Trounce Alley will make it safer and cleaner without excluding low-income people.
5 steps to reverse an overdose: How to use naloxone
Vancouver police may worry that administering naloxone is "hazardous" for their officers, but healthcare workers say there's very little risk and are encouraging anyone who knows a drug user to get trained on how to use the overdose antidote.
Chronic pain sufferer says he's forced to buy fentanyl on the streets
An advocate for drug users on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside says he's forced to buy fentanyl on the street because doctors won't write him a prescription for his chronic pain.
'Privileged' opioid addict won't seek help for fear of losing job
A Downtown Eastside outreach worker says she's afraid to seek help for her own opioid addiction because she believes it could jeopardize her job and future.
Surrey program tackles 'huge gaps' in support for Syrian refugee mental health
An innovative program in Surrey brings together Syrian refugee families to address the trauma of their past.
'Aggressive' camping reservation system sparks calls for change
Some outdoor enthusiasts say that making a reservation for a B.C. Parks campsite has become so competitive that it's sparked reservation scalping, sneaky tricks and calls for change.
After 3 months in limbo, Syrian refugees find home and community
A Syrian refugee family that felt frustrated and isolated after living in limbo for three months has moved into a permanent home in Burnaby, and a local church has stepped up to assist the family financially and emotionally.
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Crusoe the celebrity wiener dog is in Vancouver
Crusoe, the celebrity dachshund, is in Vancouver as part of a cross-Canada campaign which is trying to raise awareness about the risks associated with ticks and fleas.
Some Syrian refugees fed up after months in temporary housing
Some Syrian refugees who still haven't found permanent homes say settlement workers have failed them. But settlement agencies say some refugees may have unrealistic expectations.
Fraser Health pilot program aims to take the bland out of hospital food
Chicken caesar salad, Moroccan soup and lasagna made with cottage cheese — these are just some of the meals being offered in an effort to buck the trend of bland hospital food.