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Advocates for people who use drugs say the police presence near overdose prevention sites on Vancouver s Downtown Eastside is deterring people from accessing life-saving care due to the lack of trust between law enforcement and the community.
The City of Vancouver has ended a contract with the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) over a block stewardship program on East Hastings Street, saying the group did not focus enough on street cleaning.
Vancouver s mayor said Wednesday the city is making progress when it comes to dealing with the encampment along East Hastings Street, although housing still remains in short supply.