Opinion: Downtown Vancouver is the face we show the world: We need to get our house in order — now
Overlapping crises are taking their toll and our provincial government hasn't addressed mental health, addiction support and housing.
The chaos and heartbreak of overlapping crises are taking their toll on Vancouver — and the B.C. government has still not meaningfully addressed mental health, addiction support and housing.
Vancouver’s downtown is a thriving global hub and the face our province shows the world. But it’s sending distress signals that our government can no longer afford to ignore.
Downtown Vancouver isn’t just where many of us go to work each day. It’s the economic and cultural heart of B.C., and the face our province presents to the country and the world.
Author's summary: Vancouver needs help now.