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A massive community mural is taking shape in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, honoring the late activist Trey Helten and beloved resident Angel Gates — both deeply missed by the neighborhood. Painted on the wall of the former Balmoral Hotel, the artwork captures Helten painting Gates in a poignant tribute, symbolizing their shared legacy. Led by a dozen artists and supported by city resources and community donations, the project aims to bring closure and beauty to a space once home to the hotel, now slated for social housing. With bureaucracy slowing progress, the team remains determined, believing this collaborative effort will be one of the city’s largest murals — and possibly inspire similar projects across alleyways, enhancing safety and visibility while celebrating local resilience.

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