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Vancouver Voters Decide on Drug Bans and Crisis Care | Vancouver News
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Vancouver’s ruling party, ABC Vancouver, is pushing two bold, non-binding plebiscite questions for the October 17 municipal election: should the city ban open drug use in public, and should it formally request provincial support to convert parts of St. Paul’s Hospital into a secure facility for involuntary and voluntary care for those with severe addiction or mental health crises who pose a danger to themselves or others? The move aims to gauge public support for tackling unprecedented street disorder while balancing safety with compassionate intervention — potentially reshaping how the city handles addiction and emergency strain without legal obligation.
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