Listen "Police in the Downtown Eastside: A World of Contradictions"
Episode Synopsis
While the VPD works on positive relationships with the general public, VPD-backed city workers “sweep” the streets of homeless folks’ possessions. Things aren’t always what they appear in Vancouver.
This opinion piece is written by Nicolas Crier.
Nicolas Crier is an adoptee of Cree heritage and a freelance writer. At 44 years old he has spent approximately half his life surviving in the streets and more than a decade in the Downtown Eastside.
This opinion piece is written by Nicolas Crier.
Nicolas Crier is an adoptee of Cree heritage and a freelance writer. At 44 years old he has spent approximately half his life surviving in the streets and more than a decade in the Downtown Eastside.
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