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ANALYSIS | Hope And Hardship In The Downtown Eastside
The Downtown Eastside is one of the oldest communities in Vancouver. When people first began settling in the city, the area was a hub for trade and commerce, drawing workers from around the world. Smaller communities emerged from the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, like Chinatown, Japantown, and Hogan’s Alley.
BC sets a new record with 2,511 toxic drug deaths in 2023
At the beginning of 2024, the BC Coroners Office reported 2,511 suspected deaths due to illicit drug usage — about seven deaths a day in the province. This statistic is the highest recorded number ever and a five per cent increase from 2022.