Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has revealed a new policing initiative for the Downtown Eastside: Task Force Barrage. But Sim’s vision has many Downtown Eastside residents on edge. Christopher Cheung reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published on Feb. 27, 2025.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/27/Vancouver-Poorest-Area-Policing-Barrage/

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has revealed a new policing initiative for the Downtown Eastside: Task Force Barrage. But Sim’s vision has many Downtown Eastside residents on edge. Christopher Cheung reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published on Feb. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/27/Vancouver-Poorest-Area-Policing-Barrage/

Vancouver’s Poorest Area Braces for Mayor’s Policing ‘Barrage’

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