We speak with Janice Abbott, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, on a horrifying sexual assault in the DTES in April and what we need to do to keep women safe.

We speak with Janice Abbott, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, on a horrifying sexual assault in the DTES in April and what we need to do to keep women safe.

Along with the latest news, we speak today with Dr. June Francis, from Simon Fraser University, on the fight for Hogan’s Alley, Vancouver’s former Black neighbourhood.

We speak today with Dr. June Francis (SFU) on the fight for Hogan’s Alley, Vancouver’s former Black neighbourhood.

We feature today Dr. Bonnie Henry’s message and responses to journalists on the record high figure of deaths from illicit drug overdoses.

Today, we’re speaking with the Pembina Institute on their recommendations to the federal government on the 2020 economic stimulus package as Canada rebuilds its economy after the pandemic. In top stories: CRAB Park homeless camp, density and systemic racism in the RCMP.

Today, we’re speaking with the Pembina Institute on their recommendations to the federal government on the 2020 economic stimulus package as Canada rebuilds its economy after the pandemic. The Pembina Institute is a think-tank that promotes a clean energy future for Canada through credible policy solutions that support communities, the economy and a safe climate. On the line from Pembina are Josha MacNab, National Director of Policy and Strategy, and Karen Tam-Wu, Regional Director of BC.

We speak with Laura Shaver (BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance) on her methadose class action lawsuit against BC & a drug company. We also give you the latest news on COVID-19 and CRAB Park homeless camp.

We speak with Laura Shaver (BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance) on her methadose class action lawsuit against BC & a drug company.

We speak with Iglika Ivanova (economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) on why mandatory paid sick leave will save lives & economy from Covid-19.