By Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal government has agreed to begin discussions about decriminalizing drug possession in Vancouver, Mayor Kennedy Stewart said today.
Continue reading Feds discuss decriminalizing drug possession in VancouverBy Hannah Scott, Richmond Sentinel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A COVID-19 rapid testing study at Vancouver International Airport has so far returned all negative results.
Continue reading Vancouver Airport COVID-19 rapid testing – all negativesBy Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It’s been used for a tent city twice, a community garden, a street market and informal overdose prevention site, and for an emergency medical unit during the early days of Vancouver’s overdose crisis. Now construction of badly-needed social housing for the Downtown Eastside, promised in 2016, is set to start at 58 W. Hastings St.
Continue reading From tent city to affordable housing – 58 W Hastings Street in VancouverBy Dale Boyd, Times Chronicle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Nearly one year after the first case of COVID-19 was identified in B.C., the province announced its plan to have everyone who wants a vaccine immunized by September.
Continue reading BC promises to vaccinate everyone by SeptemberCarl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Those surprised at U.S. president-elect Joe Biden’s intention to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit might want to take a look at the incoming administration’s plans for environmental justice.
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