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For 10 years now, B.C.'s drug crisis has been a public health emergency. And over that time, we've brought you many stories, but this is one you will not have heard before. It's rooted in the understanding that the vast majority of the drug-related deaths aren't occurring in Vancouver's notorious Downtown Eastside, but rather among men, alone at home. In his documentary, Radio-Canada's Francis Plourde brings us on an unusual tour, meeting drug users trying to stay safe by relying on a man they've come to know as their “doctor.”

Hello legends, Jack here, host of Crime at Bedtime. I'm currently travelling to the US because my other show, One Minute Remaining, was lucky enough to be nominated for an award. I'll be back very soon, but while I'm away, I'm diving into the vault to bring you some of my favourite and most terrifying Crime at Bedtime stories from the past three years.One of my favourite movies of all time is Snatch — a brilliant UK crime comedy. In that film, there's a character called Brick Top, and he says you should never trust a man who keeps pigs. Why? Well… today's episode from the vault explains it perfectly.In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we uncover the terrifying story of Robert Pickton—a pig farmer turned serial killer responsible for one of Canada's darkest chapters. For years, women disappeared from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside without a trace. What police eventually discovered on Pickton's farm would shock the nation and haunt investigators forever.Get early and ad free access to Crime at Bedtime and One Minute Remaining now! Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details hereSubscribe to Crime at Bedtimes Youtube channel HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is scaling back the number of medical calls crews respond to in the Downtown Eastside — saying extreme demand is stretching resources at one of the busiest firehalls in the country. The BC SPCA says demand for its pet food bank program has skyrocketed across British Columbia, while donations are falling at what the organization describes as one of the steepest declines it has seen. More than 60 organizations across Canada are urging the federal government to recommit to national Pharmacare after comments from federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel suggested current Pharmacare funding could expire in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification?   Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools      ====   What if one of the biggest misunderstandings about ADHD is what actually causes it? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gabor Maté, one of the most respected voices in the world on trauma, addiction, childhood development + the mind-body connection, to explore why ADHD is so often misunderstood, and how many patterns people blame on themselves may have deeper roots in stress, sensitivity, and early environment. We talk about the hidden roots of people-pleasing, why chronic stress may be making people sick, how loneliness impacts both emotional + physical health, and how childhood wounds can quietly shape relationships, self-worth, and the partners we choose. Dr. Maté also shares why sensitivity may be a gift rather than a weakness, how the inner critic is formed, and what true healing looks like when we stop asking what's wrong with us and start asking what happened to us. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in painful cycles, too sensitive, chronically stressed, or hard on yourself, this conversation may change how you understand your entire life.    ===   Guest Bio: Gabor Maté (pronunciation: GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.   For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture, remains a Canadian best seller and was a 19-week New York Times best seller. His next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children, is expected in 2027.   To learn more, join his e-news list at www.drgabormate.com.     ====   Connect with Guest: www.drgabormate.com        ===   Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)?   Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams.   ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨   Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now   Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit   Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it!   ===   Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok: @alyssanobriga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495   === Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved

Paueru Gai is the Japanese name for the Powell Street neighbourhood in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. It was a place of early settlement for Japanese Canadians and of their forced removal during the years of internment in World War II. It's also been a site of regeneration for the community since 1977 when the first Powell Street Festival took place. Emiko Morita was the executive director of the festival from 2015 to 2024 and is editor of the new book, Return to Paueru Gai, published this month by Arsenal Pulp Press. Emiko Morita joins us in this episode.

Rachel Thexton shares the hidden reality of high-functioning opioid addiction while building a successful PR career. In this conversation, she opens up about living a double life, hiding her dependency in corporate boardrooms, and making trips to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside just to avoid withdrawal. Rachel is the founder of Thexton Public Relations, a PR firm that helps brands connect traditional media and social media through compelling storytelling.Connect with Rachel:https://www.instagram.com/rachelthextonconnects/https://thextonpr.com/Be featured on The Kid Carson ShowStep into a premium interview experience and create content for your business with Kid Carson.⁠⁠kidcarson.com/promo⁠⁠SPONSORSMindfulMeds The mental health booster. The most premium mushrooms you can buy. Discover 2025's number one seller, Social Spark. The perfect mental glow up for social situations, co-developed by Kid Carson.Also check out Brainbow, a blend being used instead of antidepressants.Use promo code KIDCARSON to save 15 percent off anything in the MindfulMeds shop.Website: ⁠⁠mindfulmeds.io⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@mindfulmeds_ca⁠⁠Turn your RRSP into Gold and SilverHow Kid buys, holds, and liquidates physical gold and silver instantly.⁠⁠kidcarson.com/GOLD⁠⁠Bureau Soundproof Office Pods The soundproof booth Kid Carson uses for his studio. Perfect for offices and at-home workspaces.Website: ⁠⁠withbureau.com/ca⁠⁠The Authority by Dawne Russell In a world full of noise and profit-driven advice, The Authority is a curated ecosystem built on discernment, integrity, and lived experience. Every practitioner and offering is personally vetted and endorsed based on results, ethics, and intention. It is where modern medicine, holistic care, and ancient wisdom can coexist responsibly. No second guessing. No misinformation. If it's here, it's here for a reason.Website: ⁠⁠theauthority.ca⁠⁠Nicole Gilmore Realtor Looking for an amazing real estate agent. Meet Nicole Gilmore.Website: ⁠⁠gilmorerealestate.ca⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@nicolegilmorerealestate⁠⁠Lee's Oil Is the cure for cancer here? Listen to Episode 171 to find out more about Lee's Oil.⁠⁠kidcarson.com/leesoil⁠⁠Conscious Lab A community space for entrepreneurs in downtown Vancouver.Instagram: ⁠⁠@consciouslab⁠⁠Connect with Kid CarsonInstagram: ⁠⁠@kidcarsonofficial⁠⁠The Kid Carson Show is recorded at Conscious Lab in downtown Vancouver, Canada.Instagram: ⁠⁠@consciouslab⁠⁠The Kid Carson Show is a Canadian podcast based in Vancouver featuring long form interviews on personal development, psychology, spirituality, entrepreneurship, health trends, biohacking, relationships, culture, and current events. New episodes weekly with bold conversations and leading experts.

Practical tools to break "automatic habits" and take back your agency.   Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.    In this episode we talk about: Practical strategies for dealing with both our addictive tendencies and scattered minds The real question to ask yourself when it comes to addiction  Maté's relationship with ADHD The relationship between ADHD and addiction Tools for conscious harm reduction  The practice of "Compassionate Curiosity" "Re-parenting" practices for your nervous system  And more   Related Episodes: Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn't Have To   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: Rethinking ADHD The Myth of Normal Scattered Minds Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

A BC ferry that had just returned to service after breaking down broke down AGAIN. Downtown Eastside advisor Larry Campbell says he has no idea where any of the public money is going to in the neighborhood. Trump has a big announcement coming tonight. Could it be a timeline for finally ending the conflict in Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Vancouver mayor and senator Larry Campbell says his work in the Downtown Eastside began as a “depressing and traumatic experience,” but that his perspective has shifted as he's seen signs of new housing and what he describes as a “vibrancy” returning to the neighbourhood. Canada's craft brewing industry is raising a glass to new federal tax measures that aim to give small and independent breweries some financial breathing room. BC Ferries says sailing disruptions due to a generator problem in one ship earlier this week will reverberate through the Easter long weekend on one busy route. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New polling suggests overwhelming public support for banning social media use for kids under 16, with concerns ranging from mental health and addiction to cyberbullying and exposure to misinformation. A new report is raising concerns about student achievement in British Columbia, suggesting test scores have declined more sharply than in any other province following curriculum changes over the past decade. The B.C. government is extending Larry Campbell's mandate to help coordinate efforts aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, we catch up with our friends at Strathcona Vineyard, a small, vibrant, multi-ethnic, mixed-socio-economic congregation in the heart of Vancouver's DTES, Canada's poorest urban postcode. Dawn Humphreys, Jamie Hellawell, and James Witwicki share what incarnational ministry means, emphasizing the importance of presence, relationship, and community engagement that levels inequalities and invites people to participate. They share their experiences living in the DTES, and the challenges and rewards of long-term commitment to a community. We touch on the significance of kinship, the need to challenge power dynamics, and the transformative nature of living in proximity to suffering. If you've ever wondered what living in inner city Vancouver will do to your ecclesiology and how you measure success in ministry, listen in, and perhaps embrace the risk of following God's call into this community, or another community like it.Guest BiosDawn Humphreys helped plant Strathcona Vineyard Church 20 years ago and has served as lead pastor for the past 17 years. She was also on the founding team for Jacob's Well, a relationally focused ministry in the DTES, and served on staff there for 11 years until 2012. Dawn is passionate about inspiring and equipping others to engage with God's heart for the poor and oppressed. She has supervised Regent Interns for many years, including during her time at Jacob's Well and at Strathcona Vineyard, and worked part-time as a Pastoral Representative for the M.Div. Program at Regent College for just over two years. She also works as the Engage Catalyst for Vineyard Canada, helping unify efforts in justice and societal impact so Vineyard Churches and the people who belong to these communities can flourish. Before her life in Vancouver, Dawn spent eight years living in various parts of Southeast Asia with St Stephen's Society, an incarnational missional community based in Hong Kong, where she learned the rhythms of faithful presence and how God moves in everyday life. Dawn brings a vital challenge and encouragement to the Church regarding current paradigms of ministry and the empowerment of people on society's margins. Jamie Hellawell has lived in Vancouver's DTES for over 20 years, during which he completed a PhD in philosophy. He served as Associate Pastor at Strathcona Vineyard Church for over 8 years. After completing a master's in counselling, Jamie began working as a counsellor at the end of last year. Jamie loves connecting with people from diverse educational, cultural, and life experiences. Over the years, he has overseen Small Groups, led Bible studies, and discussions exploring the intersection of faith, philosophy, and theology, among many other initiatives. He was also a key part of Strathcona's Housing Project, where derelict houses were renovated into liveable homes for community members, allowing the church to continue offering hospitality. In this work, he drew on his skills as a professional painter, his love of working with his hands and seeing a project through to completion. Jamie is married to April, who has her own counselling practice, and together they have three daughters. Jamie brings a compassionate and steady leadershiRegent College PodcastThanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social MediaFacebookInstagramYoutubeKeep in TouchRegent CollegeSummer ProgramsRegent College Newsletter

An informal coalition of organizations in the Downtown Eastside and Chinatown are sounding the alarm about what they call the massive human rights implications of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The World Cup is set to come to Vancouver, first through the 2026 FIFA Congress in April, and then for seven matches at BC Place scheduled between June 11-July 7, 2026. Laura Macintyre is a staff lawyer at Pivot Legal Society. She joins us to talk about the coalition's concerns..

Episode 315 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck goes from a Vancouver City Hall apology tour to the end of daylight saving time to an actual war breaking out in the Middle East.Here's what's inside:

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues to apologize for alleging city councillor Sean Orr was distributing drugs in the Downtown Eastside. Sim says he was given false information based on a photo he briefly looked at. CBC municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy and former municipal affairs strategist Maria Dobrinskaya join host Michelle Eliot to discuss what happened.

The Hope Dialogue Radio Show and Podcast is created in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and explores the topics, issues and complex circumstances challenging low-income neighbourhoods like Downtown Eastside. Their new season starts March 2 at noon on Vancouver Cooperative Radio. The show is the brainchild of The Central City Foundation. We speak with president and CEO Jennifer Johnstone.

A video has surfaced of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim making unsubstantiated claims that Coun. Sean Orr was distributing drugs on the Downtown Eastside, just days after the mayor praised another councillor for apologizing for and retracting similar allegations.

Will a new police academy bring real change to the Downtown Eastside? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre comes out swinging on Canada's trade triangle with the U.S. and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Part 5 - The Final Episode.*Thanks for your patience - it's a long oneCONTENT WARNING: Graphic and disturbing details.WATCH:Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer's jailhouse confession to undercover cop - The Mob Reporter, YouTubeREAD/LISTEN:On The Farm by Stevie CameronWHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:The Shedden Massacre - our three part seriesThe Trail Went ColdThe Canadian GothicCrisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community groups in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are pushing back against plans to convert the former London Drugs space at Woodward's into a police training centre. Guest: Sean Miles - Director of Binners' Project and a facilitator for the Coordinated Community Response Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 | A single tip-off finally leads police to raid the Pickton farm with a search warrant for illegal firearms. What they stumble into instead would unravel one of the most devastating investigations in Canadian history, connecting Robert Pickton to dozens of women who vanished from the Downtown Eastside.* Part 5 - Robert Pickton's final chapter will be coming later this week. Thanks for your patience!CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault, Indigenous issues, child abuse and an in-episode TW for animal abuse and neglect.Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The London Drugs closure at the Woodward's building leaves a huge hole in the Downtown Eastside, one of the last reliable places for everyday essentials after Army & Navy shut down. Guest: Landon Hoyt - Executive director of the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Part 3 of 4] One night, a woman living on the Pickton farm witnesses an act so disturbing it prompts repeated warnings to police. A search warrant should have followed, but through another cascade of devastating missed opportunities, Robert Pickton slips through the cracks once again...CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 2 of 4] The Pickton brothers become officially wealthy, and open the infamous party venue known as Piggy's Palace. There's an alarming spike in vulnerable women vanishing from the Downtown Eastside - but two would live to tell their stories. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new four-part series. In 2024, Canada's most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. The final chapter of Robert Pickton may now be closed, but the story is far from over. Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women on his pig farm near Vancouver, many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone. -----Part 1 begins by tracing a disturbing childhood on the Pickton farm where cruelty was normalized, morality was optional and vulnerable people were exploited and intimidated. It also tracks how that culture escalated after Robert and his brother took over the farm, and the many police failures that followed.This series revisits the entire case to date, moving past the grotesque caricature of a lone monster in buddy boots, and restores the humanity of the women targeted through personal stories of those who loved them. It examines the culture and systems that failed them for so long, leaving their loved ones with many unanswered questions — and a prevailing sense of injustice.This miniseries draws primarily from court records, historical news archives, investigative journalism, personal interviews and the Missing Women Inquiry final report.CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're announcing something special for episode 200. Thank you so much for listening!Launching January 19, Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter is a completely new series that revisits the case to date.In 2024, Canada's most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. Pickton's final chapter may now be closed, but the story is far from over. Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women - many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone.It's been eight years since we first covered this case, and we've gone back to the beginning with a complete re-write, fresh context, a sharper focus and up-to-date information. This four-part series moves past the grotesque caricature of a lone monster in buddy boots, and restores the humanity of the women targeted through personal stories of those who loved them. Why are they left with so many unanswered questions — and a prevailing sense of injustice?Proceeds are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 1984.Don't forget to sign the Johnson-Bently family's petition:Help the Johnson Bentley families prepare for an upcoming Parole hearing - listen to the Wells Gray Park episode.Learn more about Canadian True Crime:www.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Downtown Eastside to a mission of recovery. Jeremy Cross returns to share how seven years of fentanyl and meth addiction became hard-earned wisdom for people who need help now. He debuts UNREKT, a six module program co-created with his sister and business partner Jaymie Sutherland, a Spiritual and Somatic Healer and Teacher. Together they offer real support, tools, and community for lasting sobriety.Connect with Jeremy CrossWebsite → jeremycross.caSponsors of The Kid Carson ShowPHMX – Progressive Health ManagementStem Cell and Quantum Healing concierge service with a clinic in Las Vegas and epic retreats that will change your life. Check Instagram to see when you can join the team at a retreat or when they'll be visiting the Vancouver area next, so you can plan your day trip to experience visionary healing.

Businesses are leaving the Downtown East Side because of theft and street disorder Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Council Candidate The need for bigger, family oriented homes Guest: Brad West, Port Coquitlam Mayor Can small monthly changes boost your savings Guest: Kelly Ho,  Partner at DLD Financial Group & Certified Financial Planner The benefits of giving up Guest: Andreea Gavrila, a psychological expert at Université du Québec à Montréal in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of the Save Our Streets coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime and safety concerns drive London Drugs out of Vancouver's downtown eastside (0:50) Guest: Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of the Save Our Streets coalition Canada's World Juniors loss highlights the problem with for-profit hockey programs (8:03) Guest: Topher Scott, Founder of The Hockey Think Tank Trump pitches ban on big investors buying single-family homes; should Canada do the same? (22:04) Guest: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Mayoral candidate proposes City-run grocery stores to counter rising food prices (36:14) Guest: Amanda Burrows, OneCity Vancouver mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 16 years in operation, London Drugs has announced plans to shutter its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, citing public safety concerns and monetary losses. The location's closure brings up concerns about the availability of affordable stores in Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood. We ask viewers about what can be done to turn around public safety concerns for local businesses with Landon Hoyt, the executive director of Hastings Crossings BIA. Galib Bhayani, the chief safety and risk officer at Simon Fraser University and a former RCMP chief superintendent for Metro Vancouver, joins the conversation on what the closure means for the community.

rWotD Episode 3168: Vancouver (album) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 5 January 2026, is Vancouver (album).Vancouver is the fourth studio album by Matthew Good, released on October 6, 2009.The album is a concept album, critically reflecting on Good's hometown city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In particular, the album is influenced by the social issues in the city's Downtown Eastside and the extreme disparities of wealth between Vancouver neighbourhoods.As Good had fulfilled his recording contract with Universal Music Canada with his previous 2007 release, Hospital Music, he re-signed with the record label in early 2009 upon beginning studio recording. Contributing artists on Vancouver include Peter Yorn, who sings backup vocals on the ninth track "The Vancouver National Anthem".Vancouver won the award for "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2011 Juno Awards, making it the second time Good won the award, the first being in 2000 for Beautiful Midnight.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:09 UTC on Monday, 5 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Vancouver (album) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

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Next week Vancouver City Council will consider Mayor Ken Sim's controversial proposal to fast-track a new Filipino Cultural Centre without community consultation. Also on the agenda, Vancouver's Social Housing Initiative, plans to radically change the current plan for the Downtown Eastside and much more. We speak with Redeye's Ian Mass.

We're finishing the year by squaring the circle and chatting again to Dr. Quentin Genuis ahead of his J-Term class at Regent on Addiction, Personhood and Christian Communities. Quentin has just released a book, Recovering People: Addiction, Personhood and the Life of the Church, distilling insights and stories from his work as an emergency doctor, his theological training and experience learning in community in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. Quentin speaks compassionately and insightfully about addictions, their causes and consequences, and the ways that churches and communities can attend to the underlying hunger for connection that persons with addictions fear to lose in the process of recovery. Quentin also has wise words for church leaders, family and friends of persons with addictions, and careful reflections on why an understanding of human sin and the practice of confession are levellers in creating a context of hospitality and refuge. Quentin will be launching his book in partnership with the Regent Bookstore on February 10, 2026, so look out for more information in the coming months. Quentin's BioDr. Quentin Genuis is an Emergency Physician at St. Paul's Hospital and a Scholar in Residence at Regent College. He holds a Master of Letters in Theology from the University of St. Andrews. His academic interests include palliative care, biomedical ethics, personal autonomy, and addiction. He is the author of a forthcoming book on Addiction and the Church. Previous Podcast AppearancesEthical Issues in Healthcare (May 2025)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Plans by Vancouver Mayor Sim and his ABC majority to uplift the Downtown Eastside propose to increase the proportion of market rentals, water down the definition of social housing and dramatically increase allowable building heights. Critics say this amounts to a recipe for rapid gentrification and displacement of local residents. We talk with Ian Mass about this plan and much more.

As Canada seeks to land a trade deal with the United States, cracks began to emerge this week over whether some sectors — and corresponding provinces — are getting more attention than others. David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, joins the show to discuss whether Ottawa is too focused on Canada's auto industry as B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba ask for more help with their lumber and canola sectors.Plus, while the trade war continues to bubble, Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting a plan to get tougher on crime — and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called RCMP leadership “despicable.” Political strategists Kate Harrison, Marci Surkes and Jordan Leichnitz join The House to dig into some of the biggest headlines of the week.Then, Catherine Cullen speaks with former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell, who's been tapped by the B.C. government to improve the city's Downtown Eastside amid ongoing complex problems surrounding drugs, crime and homelessness.And: even with cuts to government spending on the horizon, Carney says he's making the Trudeau-era National School Food Program permanent. Debbie Field, national coordinator for Coalition for Healthy School Food, discusses the state of the program and whether the funding is still far from hitting the mark.This episode features the voices of:David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, D.C.Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist and vice chair at Summa StrategiesMarci Surkes, former senior advisor to Justin Trudeau and chief strategy officer at Compass RoseJordan Leichnitz, NDP strategist and Canada Director at the Friedrich Ebert FoundationLarry Campbell, B.C.'s new adviser on Vancouver's Downtown EastsideDebbie Field, national coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food

Sept. 29, 2025: Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal Feds officially declare Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity (0:00) Guest: Kash Heed, former Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General of B.C, and former Chief Constable of the West Vancouver Police Department Can Larry Campbell help address challenges in the Downtown Eastside? (6:34) Guest: Sarah Blyth, Advocate for the DTES and Executive Director of the Overdose Prevention Society Vancouver Layoffs at Vancouver City Hall: necessary savings or desperate cost-cutting? (13:03) Guest: Dan Fumano, City Columnist for Vancouver Sun and The Province Are Vancouver City Hall's cost-cutting measures reckless? (20:45) Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City councillor and mayoral candidate Is WestJet saying goodbye to reclining seats in economy class? (28:13) Guest: Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets Trump threatens outsourced film production with 100% tariffs (37:44) Guest: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor How to safely buy Girl Guide cookies without getting scammed (45:19) Guest: Diamond Isinger, provincial spokesperson for B.C. Girl Guides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. has appointed former Vancouver mayor and provincial chief coroner Larry Campbell to work on "improving the quality of life" in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. Michael Vonn, CEO of the PHS Community Services Society, discusses what approaches are needed in the neighbourhood, while longtime Vancouver reporter and urban affairs journalist Frances Bula joins the show to break down how Campbell's history in Vancouver could play out in managing issues in the Downtown Eastside.

Grab a beer and join us tonight, as we start our series on Gilbert Paul Jordan! We'll cover his early life and the criminal record that built up from the 1950s on. Then we'll lay out his method of killing, using alcohol as a weapon in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, with deaths written off as poisoning. Finally, we'll follow the 1987 surveillance and rescues that exposed the pattern and set up the case against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamp to skip to the case" (5:12) Canadian man Robert William Pickton is a serial killer also known as ‘The Pig Farmer' or ‘The Butcher.'  He and his brother were raised by their parents on a pig farm that was described as a ‘creepy looking place.' A 600lb (275kg) boar roamed freely around the farm.  When Robert's parents died, he and his siblings inherited the pig farm.   Under the guise of throwing huge parties, Robert lured many vulnerable women to the property.  From the 1990's onward, more than 60 women disappeared from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.  Robert would end up confessing to the murder of 49 women. He ended up being convicted of 6 of those. Read our blog for this case If you're looking for a new true crime podcast, be sure to check out ‘Crime Salad.' Husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky have been hosts since 2018.  They dive deep into both well-known and lesser-covered cases.  Search ‘Crime Salad' wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society'  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim chose a day-long summit last month organized by the pro-business coalition Save Our Streets to make a major announcement about housing. He said that he intends to reject any new supportive housing projects proposed in the city of Vancouver and pledged to address what he called the hyper concentration of services in the Downtown Eastside. Peter Waldkirch is with the organization Abundant Housing Vancouver. He joins me today to talk about Ken Sim's recent pronouncements and what they mean for the housing crisis in Vancouver.

Former Vancouver Canucks owner and Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid chair Arthur Griffiths joins guest host Dan Burritt to talk about the concerns Downtown Eastside advocates have with the World Cup planning, which they say could displace people living in the area

What happens when a sophisticated scammer steals over half a million dollars in Bitcoin through a phone company's security failure? And more importantly, can you even take them to court?The answer is more complicated than you might think, as we explore in this eye-opening legal examination of consumer rights in the digital age. A British Columbia resident fell victim to an elaborate fraud when someone impersonated a Rogers technician, convinced a retail employee to enable screen sharing, and accessed the Rogers customer database. After extracting personal information, the scammer performed a SIM swap and drained the victim's cryptocurrency account, assets that later appreciated to a staggering one million dollars.When the victim attempted to sue Rogers, they encountered the hidden trap of arbitration clauses—those pages of legalese we all scroll through and accept without reading when setting up our services. Despite recent changes to BC consumer protection laws specifically banning these clauses, the court ruled in favor of Rogers on a fascinating technicality involving "retroactive" versus "retrospective" legislation. We break down this crucial distinction and explore how legislative language can determine whether consumers have access to justice.The episode also examines a compelling Vancouver assault case that showcases the notorious unreliability of eyewitness identification. Despite a police officer's "100% certainty" about identifying a suspect from security footage, the court wasn't convinced, particularly when the officer failed to notice the suspect's distinctive "benzo gait," a hunched walking style common among drug users in the Downtown Eastside. This case provides a powerful reminder of why confident witnesses don't necessarily make reliable ones.Whether you're concerned about protecting your digital assets or fascinated by the evolving landscape of consumer rights, this discussion offers valuable insights into how our legal system struggles to keep pace with technological change. Have you read the fine print in your service agreements? After hearing this, you might want to.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

Över 50 kvinnor försvinner från Vancouvers mest utsatta område, Downtown Eastside. Många av kvinnorna är drogberoende och prostituerade. Men där tar ledtrådarna slut. Nya avsnitt från P3 Dokumentär hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. Det visar sig att många av de försvunna kvinnorna sålt sex i Downtown Eastside, där de också bott. Men det finns inga spår och ingen misstänkt gärningsperson.De försvunna kvinnorna är döttrar som alltid ringt på mors dag, de är mammor som kämpat för att få behålla sina barn, de är systrar som lovat att komma hem igen.Många år senare häktas grisbonden Robert PicktonNär pusselbitarna faller på plats pekar misstankarna mot grisbonden Robert Pickton. Men för att få Pickton att erkänna hur många kvinnor han mördat tvingas polisen ta till en anmärkningsvärd metod.I P3 Dokumentär Seriemördaren på grisfarmen berättar Heather och Sandra om när deras systrar försvann och om den långa jakten på svar.Medverkande:Heather Joesbury, syster till mördade Andrea Joesbury.Sandra Gagnon, syster till försvunna Janet Gail Henry.Susan Davis, prostituerad, Down town eastside.Sekinah Kirk, dotter till mördade Andrea Joesbury.Wayne Clary, polis, Royal Canadian mounted police.Lori Culbert, reporter Vancouver Sun.En dokumentär av: Clara Lowden.Producent: Simon Sarnecki, produktionsbolaget filt.Exekutiv producent: Rosa Fernández, Sveriges Radio.Dokumentären producerades 2025.

n this episode of Psychedelics Today, kicking of Psychedelic Science 2025 week in Denver, we sit down with Jonathan Dicksinson, Chief Executive Officer, and Trevor Millar, Chief Operations Officer of Ambio Life Sciences – one of the world's leading ibogaine clinics – to explore the potential of ibogaine for addiction, neuroregeneration, and how ethics, honoring experience, and sustainability will be key to delivering ibogaine at scale.  Trevor shares his early work supporting marginalized populations in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, which led to the founding of Liberty Root, one of Canada's first ibogaine clinics. Jonathan reflects on his apprenticeship in Mexican clinics, years of international advocacy with the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance, and drafting the first set of clinical guidelines for ibogaine detoxification. Together with paramedic and ibogaine safety protocols expert Jose Inzunza, they co-founded Ambio in Tijuana in 2021. They discuss: The unique safety standards Ambio has pioneered – including industry-wide clinical protocols and magnesium therapy to mitigate cardiac risk. Their scale: over 3,000 patients treated, with 100+ clients per month across five dedicated houses in Baja California. Ambio's groundbreaking neuroregenerative program for Parkinson's, MS, and traumatic brain injury – which has already drawn patients like Brett Favre and Clay Walker. How ibogaine appears to drive profound physiological change – including evidence of TBI reversal as shown in Stanford's 2024 study on Special Forces veterans. Why ibogaine isn't just a molecule – it opens a long-lasting “critical period” of neuroplasticity that must be supported with preparation, integration, and holistic care. The deeper story of sourcing: through his company Terragnosis, Jonathan is the only person with a legal export license for Tabernanthe iboga from Gabon, and Ambio is setting a precedent for reciprocal and ethical global supply chains. Their cautionary perspective on Texas' $50M push toward ibogaine clinical trials – and why the traditional “one drug, one indication” model misses the complexity and promise of psychedelic healing. They also make a compelling case that Ambio is already modeling what the future of psychedelic care should look like – not a single drug in a sterile clinical setting, but a comprehensive, integrated protocol combining preparation, medical oversight, and deep integration. “Start with the end in mind,” Trevor urges – Ambio isn't just part of the movement; it's the blueprint for how ibogaine could be delivered worldwide. Links: Ambio Website: https://ambio.life/ Significant lesion reduction and neural structural changes following ibogaine treatments for multiple sclerosis (Frontiers in Immunology, Feb 2025) Magnesium–ibogaine therapy in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (Nature Medicine, Jan 2024) Ibogaine reduced severe neuropathic pain associated with a case of brachial plexus nerve root avulsion (Frontiers in Pain Research, Aug 2023) Novel treatment of opioid use disorder using ibogaine and iboga in two adults (Journal of Psychedelic Studies, Jan 2020) Clinical Guidelines for Ibogaine-Assisted Detoxification Ambio Life Sciences Launches World's First Clinical Ibogaine Program for Patients With Neurodegenerative Conditions Bios:  Jonathan Dickinson is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences. One of the world's leading experts on ibogaine, Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience in clinical care, traditional practice, and psychedelic research to his leadership at Ambio. A Mexico-licensed psychologist and former Executive Director of the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance, he authored the field's foundational safety guidelines and has published widely on ibogaine's therapeutic, cultural, and ecological significance. He holds the only active export license for Tabernanthe iboga root, led the first Nagoya-compliant export from Gabon, and was initiated into the Dissoumba/Fang tradition of Bwiti in 2014 and the Missoko tradition in 2022. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research on ibogaine's potential for trauma, TBI, pain, MS, and Parkinson's. At Ambio, he leads strategy, research, and innovation – advancing a globally scalable model of care that bridges tradition, science, and integrity. Trevor Millar is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences. A social entrepreneur and pioneer in ibogaine advocacy and treatment, Trevor brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals through addiction recovery, trauma healing, and post-treatment integration. His background includes co-founding the Canadian Psychedelic Association and serving as Chair of the Board for MAPS Canada. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research on ibogaine's applications for trauma, TBI, and opioid use disorder, and has been featured in award-winning documentaries including DOSED and In Waves and War. Grounded in personal experience and guided by a philosophical approach to healing, Trevor is helping shape a new model for ethical, integrative psychedelic care on a global scale. At Ambio, Trevor leads operations, strategic partnerships, and client experience – bridging clinical care with systems design, education, and public advocacy.

What does it take for a 140-year-old organization to stay relevant, radical, and rooted in justice?Today, we sit down with Amanda Burrows, Executive Director of First United, a cornerstone of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. From providing essential services like food, water, and shelter to driving real policy change through data-backed advocacy, Amanda shares how First United continues to evolve—without ever compromising its values.We explore the tension between frontline service and systemic reform, celebrate community resilience, and dig into how their legal advocacy led to groundbreaking housing legislation in BC. Plus, Amanda unpacks how deep-rooted integrity builds bridges with donors and fuels their powerful partnerships in the fight against poverty.Tune in to hear how one organization blends compassion, courage, and conviction to make meaningful impact—generation after generation.

You go to school, complete your Masters degree, and juggle multiple jobs while starting your Canadian private practice. What happens now?  Suki, my guest in today's podcast episode, carried her childhood curiosity with her through her academic and professional journey, and it has served her well. Working in alignment with her inner values and principles has helped her stay true to the course.  Now, Suki's practice is full, and she's looking to hire an associate. In today's episode, we discuss her journey and tips for having your own unique, great private practice experience. Listen in!  MEET SUKI Suki O'Huallachain (o-who-la-hon) is a CCC therapist located in Port Coquitlam, BC. She has been a therapist since 2018 and has recently transitioned to private practice after working for almost 6 years in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Suki is currently navigating hiring an associate and focusing on the “business” side of therapy as her practice is now full after 1 year. Learn more about Suki on her practice website, Psychology Today, and LinkedIn profiles.  In this episode:  Suki's therapist origin story  Going through university  Transitioning out of a government job Becoming full in private practice  Suki's advice to listeners  Suki's therapist origin story  Suki had always been interested in people, how and why they act the way that they do, and this powerful curiosity came with her from childhood into her Canadian private practice.  When Suki went to university, she started with science. However, she soon discovered that it was not for her! So, she pivoted direction and completed her degree in health science and biology.  Going through university Once Suki got into her Master's program, she started having to balance her work life with her school responsibilities.  She worked in a recreational mental health program while studying different modalities and spent this time figuring out what she wanted her niche to be.  Suki thoroughly enjoyed her Masters because it allowed her the chance to try out different modalities until she found the one that she felt the most comfortable and best-fit with. It also taught her that she is allowed to change, both in specialty and modality, while still being experienced.  Transitioning out of a government job  Suki worked at a government job for a while when she was in the process of building up her private practice, and it was tough with 10-hour shifts! But now, she has fully transitioned into her private practice.  It was tough for Suki to leave her government job. Some of her clients had been clients of hers for five years, so leaving her position was difficult. Suki wanted to make sure that they got the care and attention they needed and wanted, especially those who have trauma with saying goodbye and changing therapists.  Becoming full in private practice Initially, Suki was subletting an office space in a different community, but she knew that she wanted to be closer to home, and luckily, her clients decided to move with her! Now, in her new location, she's full!  Currently, Suki is working five days a week and trying to find a balance. She wants to navigate the business part of it while still meeting her own needs and being her own boss.  To manage her schedule to her needs, Suki's been using Jane App, and it has made managing her professional and personal life so much easier.  Now, Suki's goals have turned toward hiring a great associate for her private practice. She wants to figure out what success means to her in private practice and then hire a Canadian therapist based on that conclusion. These principles keep her guided and grounded and help her to build a practice that she feels aligned with and proud of.  Suki's advice to listeners  No fixed roadmap or plan will give you all the answers, but if you are eager and curious, you can create a practice that fits you like a glove and serves your clients the best. Remember, if it doesn't work, you are allowed to change!  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 160: Lyba Sultan: From Idea to Private Practice in Canada | EP 160  Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress!  Learn more about Suki on her practice website, Psychology Today, and LinkedIn profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

Once an avalanche starts, there's nothing that can be done to stop it. You can prevent them, you can prepare for them, but by the time you start to hear the ice cracking, it's almost always too late. The case of Willie Pickton feels a little bit like an avalanche. For the past two episodes, the people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside have been hearing ominous creaks, trying hard to determine what the cause is. Unfortunately for dozens of women, help wouldn't come in time. Part 3 of this chilling true story.Free shipping and 365-day returns from Quince: https://quince.com/happycamperTry Magic Mind: You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code TCC20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/tccpodSources:Cameron, Stevie. On the Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women. Knopf Canada. Kindle Edition. https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw?utm_term=mmiw%20statistics&utm_campaign=MMIW+-+Search&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_tgt=kwd-1652454857508&hsa_grp=144380966783&hsa_src=g&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_mt=b&hsa_ver=3&hsa_ad=646853914079&hsa_acc=3651624507&hsa_kw=mmiw%20statistics&hsa_cam=19633980915&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyu8y0N86jvR6NFomqQUWY1AD3h0y48ITuUopInfNw6Tb_MBFkRKbaRhoC0ikQAvD_BwEThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/aug/05/features11.g2Follow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfirehttps://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/Facebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com

When we last left off, Willie Pickton was just starting his reign of terror over the women of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Nancy Clark was missing, along with several other women, whose disappearances would never be solved. The Pickton farm was quickly becoming a criminal headquarters, thanks to Dave Pickton's infatuation with the Hell's Angels gang. The Vancouver Police didn't care. The missing women were sex workers and addicts, and therefore, less worthy of effort. The horror of this story is not only the monstrous actions of Willie Pickton, but also the apathy of the same people that were supposed to protect and serve. Join us for part 2 of this chilling story.Free shipping and 365-day returns from Quince: https://quince.com/happycamperTry Magic Mind: You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code TCC20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/tccpodSources:Cameron, Stevie. On the Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women. Knopf Canada. Kindle Edition. https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw?utm_term=mmiw%20statistics&utm_campaign=MMIW+-+Search&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_tgt=kwd-1652454857508&hsa_grp=144380966783&hsa_src=g&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_mt=b&hsa_ver=3&hsa_ad=646853914079&hsa_acc=3651624507&hsa_kw=mmiw%20statistics&hsa_cam=19633980915&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyu8y0N86jvR6NFomqQUWY1AD3h0y48ITuUopInfNw6Tb_MBFkRKbaRhoC0ikQAvD_BwEThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/aug/05/features11.g2Follow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfirehttps://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/Facebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com