Vancouver BC, Strathcona

Reminder Tomorrow: Drug Crisis and Strathcona, Community Forum Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Reminder: tomorrow, Thursday 19th Healthy Communities Conversation... What is harm reduction? How are we responding to the overdose crisis? What new services and supports are being relocated to the area? What systems are in place for the overall health and safety of the community? Today, the City released a staff report recommending increased funding for first responders and a Community Policing Centre for Strathcona, while the BC Coroner's office announced a record total of 914 drug overdose deaths for 2016 Please join us for a special community forum panel discussion, and Q&A with senior representatives from: - Vancouver Coastal Health - City of Vancouver - Vancouver Police Department - Strathcona Business Improvement Association - First Nations Health Authority - BC Housing as well as lived experience service users and residents including SRA and Stamp's Place Tenants Council The evening will open with an Aboriginal Welcome from Dalannah Bowen, and short presentations from Dr. Patty Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health; Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer at First Nations Health Authority; and Tom Wanklin, City of Vancouver's Senior Planner for Downtown Eastside. The planned outcome of this forum will be a collaborative strategy and the creation of a pilot VCH-Strathcona Community Reference Group, with residents, users, authorities and agencies working together and proactively to ensure a healthy community for all.

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20th Annual Union Street Block Party - THIS SATURDAY Monday, July 18, 2016 The annual tradition on 600 block Union is in its 20th year, and this is the biggest party yet! ... The 20th Annual Union Street Block Party Saturday, July 23, 2016, 5:00 - 10:30pm Join friends and neighbours for the 20th Annual 600 block Union Street Block Party This Year, featuring seven bands on two stages! with Hot Dogs + Refreshments + Potluck! Street Hockey + Kids Activities + Dancing + BBQ! Live Music with Artificial Nails, Bob Sumner, The Burying Ground, Spectra, Ben Everyman, Fragile, and Skagger All Welcome Please bring food to share, reusable dishes, tables and chairs

51 Cm of snow in 48 hours...

Culture crawl is coming...