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May 7
For some it's only one paycheque away
For some it's only one paycheque away
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | Eliza McCullough is a legal advocate for women in the Downtown Eastside. She has built her professional career on support work and helping women in similar situations to her.
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April 30
Don't get me wrong, I love Downtown Eastside
'Don't get me wrong, I love Downtown Eastside'
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | Brian Rutledge has lived in the Downtown Eastside for about four years. He works at Spikes on Bikes and Binners, and knows where to get a free meal.
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April 29
Moms agree; the opioid crisis is a real problem
Mothers agree; the opioid crisis is a real problem
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | They came from all over B.C.'s Lower Mainland to protest the current health policy, which, they say, doesn't see the facts for what they are. Addicts have a disease, and should be treated with care.
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April 28
We're here until COVID isn't
'We're here until COVID isn't'
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | Peer clinical adviser Guy Felicella staffs a COVID-19 vaccination table in the Downtown Eastside. COVID clinics weren't working, so they brought the vaccines to the neighbourhood.
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April 27
Is it stressful? I'd say so
'Is it stressful? I'd say so'
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | Robin and Donny both work construction, live in the Downtown Eastside and hang out in Victory Square after work. They talk about the stress of living in a single-room occupancy hotel.
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April 26
I appreciate everyone for what they do
'I appreciate everyone for what they do'
Jase Tanner, Emma Gregory | Charlize talks about being evicted from her previous home, about being homeless for months and about the challenges of now living in a single-room occupancy hotel in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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April 17
Leah Gazan on the federal budget 2021
“The well being of all will impact our ability to get through the pandemic.” MP Leah Gazan on Budget 2021
Leah Gazan | Leah Gazan is cynical of Liberal government promises for child care in Monday’s budget -- promises the Liberal party has been making for thirty years.”
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April 17
Jim Stanford on the care economy
Jim Stanford on why Monday’s budget needs to be a Care Budget
Jim Stanford | “The purpose of government is not to balance its books. No one believes that anymore. The purpose of government its to protect citizens, our lives, our health and our communities.’
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April 16
“I want to see hope in this budget.” Paul Taylor on the 2021 federal budget
“I want to see hope in this federal budget”
Paul Taylor | On April 19, the federal government will share its first budget in two years. rabble.ca’s Off the Hill current affairs panel explored what Monday’s budget must address to move Canada forward.

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