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The familiar rise of anti-Indian racism in Canada
The country has a history of blaming vulnerable minorities for longstanding problems.
Aug 12
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The familiar rise of anti-Indian racism in Canada
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July 2025
‘Recriminalization’ is part of a deathly policy maze designed to kill people who use drugs: P.O.W.E.R.
Hearings for the legal challenge against recriminalization are open to the public from July 21st through July 23rd
Jul 17
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‘Recriminalization’ is part of a deathly policy maze designed to kill people who use drugs: P.O.W.E.R.
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P.O.W.E.R. DISPATCH #5
Bimonthly update on community-based reporting at P.O.W.E.R.
Jul 3
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May 2025
Jeremy Omand of the Gastown Residents Association appears to grab, force person to the ground in video
Omand, whose actions are described by one resident as 'vigilantism,' is on the advisory committee for the forthcoming Gastown community policing centre
May 27
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Jeremy Omand of the Gastown Residents Association appears to grab, force person to the ground in video
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Atira is suing two residents for tragic Winters Hotel fire
Legal challenge indicative of competing interests within Vancouver’s nonprofit housing industry
May 20
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Atira is suing two residents for tragic Winters Hotel fire
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P.O.W.E.R. DISPATCH #4
Bimonthly update on community-based reporting at P.O.W.E.R.
May 4
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April 2025
Support for Trey Helten’s partner and kids. Ashtrey forever.
Trey is recognized as a beloved community member.
Apr 28
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Unredacted email from alleged anonymous VPD officer
Email from "confidentialrevpd@proton.me" to Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner was made public by Vancouver Police Board with heavy redactions
Apr 23
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Unredacted email from alleged anonymous VPD officer
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Transcript: Students call out extractive research practices on ninth anniversary of toxic drug emergency
Members from the local chapter of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy spoke at Victory Square rally on April 14, 2025
Apr 16
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Transcript: Students call out extractive research practices on ninth anniversary of toxic drug emergency
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Kelowna or Hastings, decampments are a death sentence
Police Oversight with Evidence and Research (P.O.W.E.R.) and Stop the Sweeps condemn Kelowna OS4 decampment
Apr 4
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Kelowna or Hastings, decampments are a death sentence
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BC overdose response being defunded by the same law enforcement organizations whose practices drive the crisis
On April 14th, we grieve, gather, and demand better.
Apr 2
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BC overdose response being defunded by the same law enforcement organizations whose practices drive the crisis
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March 2025
#JusticeForJared and supporters launch People's Tribunal on Police Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in BC
Canadian policing is violent and unaccountable. In the absence of provincial and federal leadership, communities to continue their own accountability…
Mar 15
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#JusticeForJared and supporters launch People's Tribunal on Police Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in BC
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