A grassroots organization is warning that the presence of Vancouver police is deterring people who use drugs from accessing harm reduction services in the Downtown Eastside. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published May 9, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/09/Critics-Want-Less-Police-Presence-Harm-Reduction-Sites/

Critics Want Less Police Presence Near Harm Reduction Sites

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