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Top ten Vancouver restaurants that won’t disappoint

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 Vancouver is known for its beautiful landscapes, amazing hikes, expensive housing and most importantly the Food! As an avid foodie, I’ve taken it upon myself to make a list of the top 10 restaurants that I think are the chef’s kiss in our little city. With Vancouver being made up of so many cultural backgrounds we were lucky enough to be able to experience authentic food from other countries. Growing up, my friends and I were fortunate to be exposed to food that most people have never heard of before!  From well-know, upscale, boujie ‘ best in town’s”  to tucked away “ best kept secret’ holes in the wall. Many of these restaurants brings a unique take on culinary experiences. Lets get into my bucket list of Best Restaurants in Vancouver.

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Bao Bei- 163 Keefer St

Starting off with a bang we have my favourite Asian fusion restaurants, Bao Bei. They do a modern twist on Chinese food.  With dishes from Cumin lamb sirloin, to Crispy pork belly, to prawn, scallop and rockfish dumplings and Sichuan Fried chicken. You can not go wrong with this place! . Although it is on the pricier side,  it is completely worth the delicious experience. Not only do they make incredible food but they also have a great selection of innovative cocktails and a casual inviting home style environment to enjoy them in.

Sun Sui Wah- 3888 main st

Next off we have my childhood classic. A tasty dim sum restaurant, (my weakness) called Sun Sui Wah. You can never go wrong at this place if high end Dim Sum is what you are craving. With a huge variety of delicious Cantonese delicacies, it will not disappoint. The restaurant was also featured on David Chang’s Netflix series “ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner “ featuring Vancouver native Seth Rogen! My go to’s at this restaurant are siu mai, crispy squid and hargow.

3888 main st

Jam Cafe- 556 Beatty Street

Jam Cafe… Where do I start about this place? Jam Cafe made me gain 10 lb and I wasn’t even mad. Besides the weight gain,  they couldn’t get rid of me even if they tried!.If we’re talking about classic brunch places, this is next level. Amazing Savory breakfasts to an epic stack of pancakes, Jam Cafe offers something for everyone.  The cocktail selection like the sugar cured Bacon Caesar to the infamous Jam Iced coffee, will set the tone, but you need to be sure to beat the line, because folks start lining up 30 minutes before they open just to make sure they get a seat!

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 556 Beatty Street- patio

2153 W 4th Ave

La Grotto del Formaggio-1791 Commercial Dr

Now I’m a sandwich girl and like to think that I have a pretty high expectations when it comes to my Subs. La grotta Del Formaggio is a legendary Vancouver staple and is a well known delicatessen from far and wide. LGF imports authentic Italian grocery as well as serving the best sandwiches in all of Greater Vancouver.  This place is the real deal if you like Quality ANYTHING!!

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1791 Commercial Dr

Pepinos spaghetti house-631 Commercial Dr 

What doesn’t look like much on the outside will shock you from the inside. Located in Vancouver’s Little Italy, Peppino’s Is a spaghetti house that specializes in pasta salads and now mouth watering Pizza. If that isn’t enough to get you In the door Then maybe the Tiramisu will. They have classic Italian, great food, friendly staff and overall super satisfying classic Italian food.  With pasta dishes the size of your head. This is a great place to bring your loved ones for a nice simple, hearty family style dinner.

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631 Commercial Dr

La Taqueria-322 W Hastings St 

Ahh…La Taqueria. I have tried many Tacos in Vancouver, yet every time I crave a Taco, I always go back to this restaurant.  Originally a small little hole in the wall has turned into something much bigger. With 5 locations around the lower mainland there is no excuse for you to miss this place. Using traditional recipes and local organic products and produce, I guarantee you will be making more than one appearance.My personal favorites are the pinche tacos!

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322 W Hastings St

586 Hornby St

2450 Yukon St

851 W Georgia St

Siegals Bagels-1883 Cornwall Ave

Like any good Jewish girl in Vancouver, my heart and soul lies in one place. Siegals Bagels. Do you need me to say anything else? Or does this place just speak for itself? Siegals has been around for longer than I can remember. As iconic as it is, it has truly lived up to its name. There is no better, chewier, perfectly crisp, all-around amazing bagel in the entire province!Siegals and its iconic 24-hour bagel shop is the best in the West and if you haven’t been there already I’m sorry to say but…I don’t think it’s going to work out for us.

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MIKU-200 Granville St #70

Not to get all fancy-schmancy on you guys, but  this place deserves a spot on this list for obvious reasons. Widely popular Sushi restaurant Miku is on the top of everyone’s list and for a good reason. The remarkable quality of the fish and delicious rolls will have your taste buds jumping for joy. With its Expansive range of Sake to Infamous Aburi oshi, a salmon pressed sushi roll. You will never have a bad experience here.

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Rodneys Oyster Bar- 52 Powell St OR 1228 Hamilton St

Now let’s talk oysters…You were thinking it, I was thinking it, we were ALL thinking it. Rodneys is a heart and soul of Vancouver Oyster Bars, not only do they serve the best and freshest have the probably the best  oysters  on the BC coast but the informal, easy, friendly ambience and energy of the place is what really makes it  unmatched (not to mention the hunks shucking the oysters at the end of the bar). Rodney’s won’t just make your stomach happy but it will also put you in a great mood for the rest of the evening! Rodney’s with its array of oysters like kusshi, fanny bay and many others will have you crawling back for more.

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52 Powell St

1228 Hamilton St

Savary Island Pie Company- 1533 Marine. 

Savary Island Pie Company in West Vancouver will steal your heart seconds after walking through the door. They without a doubt have the best pies and baked goods,One of a kind baked goods, soups, sandwiches and more.  Situated in a quaint little neighbourhood,  it shines the brightest because it feels like home away from home for many West Vancouver residents. Bring a friend, bring a book or even your laptop to work, this place is the ultimate rainy day cozy hub.

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Now that I’ve listed only a short number of the incredible restaurants we have here in Vancouver, I invite you to try some for yourself. With food delivery services most of these places do pick up and deliver through online apps. Warm weather and sunny days are upon us, a nice picnic in Stanley Park or Kits Beach with take out is definitely the right move. I also implore you to support your local businesses especially the ones you do not want to see go out of business. A couple of honourable places worth mentioning is Di Beppe, The Greek, Mezcal, Pizza Farina, Ahn and Chi, Ramen Danbo and of course Lee’s doughnuts. We are so lucky to be able to experience so many different kinds of food. So grab your fork and knife and dive in.

 

A deep dive into the fads of the past and trends made to last.

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From bell bottoms, skinny jeans, Fila sneakers, Crocs, YOLO, to those shutter sunglasses that weren’t really sunglasses to even dogs, as accessories. You may wonder what any of these things have in common. Well, these are just a short list of some of the fads not only I, but we,  as a culture have taken part in. When I look back and recount the amount of times thrown myself into these quick fads I cringe with embarrassment. We often look back, ashamed of certain style choices we made, but the reality is, those things were actually cool at the time.  Was crackle nail polish or man buns really going to stay current forever? What the hell were we thinking? 

 

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To be trendy is to be fashionable and up to date. If you look at major trend setting celebrities like the Kardashians, Madonna, Cher, Paris Hilton or Lady Gaga, you can start to recognize that they have innovative styles and embody what is “in” in that moment of time. The difference between style and a fad is that fads are just short-lived crazes. To be fair it is hard to distinguish one from the other. Trends usually have a longer lifespan and can sometimes fall under the classic style fashion category which is longer lasting and representative of an era. For example, Blue Jeans, The Little Black Dress, Trench coats, and Converse running shoes are all things that fall under “Classic fashion”. Fads are usually fleeting moments that are wildly popular and enthusiastically intense moments in fashion history. Like those patterned leggings you wish you didn’t wear in middle school. Living in a day and age where things come and go faster than ever before, how do you know that something isn’t going to last? 

Trends make comebacks all the time. What was once cool, eventually becomes uncool. Then, something shifts and we start finding ways to incorporate the once “uncool” thing into another style. It evolves. We have seen this with the Fanny Pack craze and Dad Sneaker obsession. We are also in the midst of the Croc comeback, but for the love of God can we please toss those back to 2008!? …. We have spent the past 10 years mocking these style choices, only to have the old trend re-emerge in a new and improved way.

If we reflect on the history of fashion, we see recurring themes. Right now for instance, we are seeing psychedelic patterns and bright colours like we did in the seventies. We’re also seeing early styles that were popular in the 2000s filter onto styles found today like Y2K. Trends circulate and much of what we see now has evolved from our past. The cycle of fashion. There are five stages to the cycle of fashion starting with the introduction period followed by its increase, peak, decline and obsolescence, meaning it has reached the end. Manufacturers and designers are always thinking of the future, trying to come up with the next fad or trend. With the world running so much faster, things are easily overdone and overplayed, making it difficult to predict what’s next.

 

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Trends or fads can often also reflect the current state that society is in, as people usually dress in ways that reflect their feelings and moods. In darker, more challenging time periods, we see a more conservative and non expressive time in fashion. By contrast, decades that experienced peace and celebration and cultural invigoration have brought about unique styles that represent people’s individuality and creativity. During the 60’s and 70’s,  there was a cultural phenomenon surrounding activism and psychedelic drug taking that resulted use of fabrics and textiles that were bright and contrasting, splashy and crazy. The crazier the better!  The early 80s and the birth of punk was the antithesis of the disco glitz and glam of the 70’s. A vibrant new culture movement where people started dressing in neons, Black leather, studs and pins holding ripped T-shirts together. Spiked multi coloured messy hair and big stomping boots.  These are some trends that we see returning today. 

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The problem with fads is that in chasing what is cool or “in” at the moment, we can lose our individual sense of style. We begin living in accordance with others and not with ourselves. Becoming obsessed with a sort of social uniform; with having that jacket, that hat, or that delicate chain or crop top.  It becomes less about what you want to wear and more about what society and Instagram show tell you what to wear. We lose an outlet for creativity. Our clothes stop being a reflection of who we are and how we feel or even what mood we are in. Instead, they become a way to fit into the mainstream to blend in.

Fashion can also be exciting and we can use it for different experiences. Whether honouring artists like Cher or by living out our Britney Spears or boy band fantasy. We use fashion to pay tribute to our idols, or commemorate their life and legacy, as was done after Kobe Bryant’s passing. There was a massive spike in demand for his merchandise and everything was sold out within days because people wanted to show their love and pay tribute to their hero and reflecting his brand.

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If we limit ourselves to fads, we miss out on all of the fun that can be had in true fashion. We live in a world where you are encouraged to be authentic, yet it takes a lot of courage to step out and be an individual. We are so concerned that we will be deemed weird or God forbid… uncool. When you see someone that has a completely unique sense of style, it is not always seen as fashionable. They are kind of unique and interesting.  We need to encourage people to let go of the idea of being like everyone else and focus on what we feel most comfortable, happy and ourselves in being. Fashion shouldn’t be 15 girls in a room all wearing black leggings and white Air Force Ones ( cue the eye roll) … it should be individual forms of self expression, and unique displays of styles that is tinker tailored to fit you as you! Embrace your fashion faux pas, like the time you rocked a mullet (or didn’t), your skunk highlights, and even those Gawd awful lime green crocs. We are all victims of the fads of our time. They are the stepping stones to becoming our uncool, unique, odd fashion icon selves.

 

Are We Amidst the “Roaring 2020’s”?

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 It’s interesting to think that exactly 100 years ago the Roaring 20’s were just starting. I think there are many similarities to what some people are already calling the roaring 2020’s . The 1920’s in North America is known as a time of Celebration. It was the end of World War I, the end of the Spanish Flu and the beginning of a total cultural reset. People in North America were celebrating like never before, It was the beginning of a social, political and economic transformation. The 1920s was influential to modern culture In ways, we are just beginning to understand. So, is this where we are heading in the near future? Are we about to enter what people are now calling “the Roaring 2020’s”?

Let’s take it back to WW1. The United States had massive productions of weapons and were able to make 17 billion dollars selling them to allied countries. This not only skyrocketed the economy but annual incomes increased over 50%. More money flowed through the U.S. than ever before. Bank credit and loans became more and more popular making it much easier for people to have expendable money. This led to a huge spike in consumerism and was the beginning of great technological advances including radio, automobiles, aeronautics, film as entertainment and even laundry machines! The dollar had replaced the pound as the strongest currency and America was generating 80% of the world’s automobiles. The Nation’s wealth nearly doubled in a short period of time and consumer culture emerged. So what was Canada doing during this time? All the glitz and glam of our southern neighbours wasn’t the case for everyone in Canada. 15 percent of Canadians were unemployed at the time. This only grew once the soldiers returned home from WWI. There was an overabundance of work needed with little to no jobs available. Similar to what is now happening due to the pandemic. This took a turn for the better when there was an increased demand for Canadian raw materials such as timber, coal, minerals and so forth. Canada was able to provide more work and our economy grew. 

 

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 During WW1 and shortly after, the suffragette movement had also taken hold in Canada. Women were granted the right to vote by 1922 and it was the beginning of moving our society toward modern ideas of equality. There are similarities to the advancement of societal movements resulting in shifts in the public consciousness. In 2020 we saw a huge shift in cultural, political and social movements such as Black Lives Matter and Me Too. With the birth of jazz in the 1920s, a new wave of literary and visual arts started to flourish. This kickstarted the Harlem renaissance which focused on the arts in African American culture which brought out racial pride in the black community. Along with the emergence of black pride and the Harlem Renaissance, there was also the huge re-emergence of the KKK and white supremacy. Unfortunately, If we compare it to recent years and the rise in white nationalism, not much has changed. Although there is SO much more to be done in terms of BIPOC liberation, people’s voices are being heard and powerful movements are continuing to rise to the forefront once again. 

    The world has changed more in one year than it has in the past 10! Not only are we in the midst of a global pandemic but we have just witnessed one the messiest elections ever after a global surge in extremism. This past year we have experienced a destabilizing global shift. The Roaring Twenties was a time for innovation, exploration, celebration, debauchery and all that comes with it. Societies changed all over the world. Not only were things shifting in Canada and the U.S, but the generation of Bright Young People in the UK, the political challenges of the Weimar Republic in Germany and Annes Folles in France were also taking place around the globe. However, not every country was experiencing these rich cultural shifts.

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   On the surface, there seem to be similar precursors to the Roaring Twenties. However, it is still early days and a real comparison won’t be made for a few years to come. With the vaccine roll-out, we seem to be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel but normal Life as We Know It doesn’t really exist anymore. We are entering a new normal. People are losing their jobs, however, the economy is still robust and the stock market booming! But there is still fear the bubble will burst soon and things will start to plummet. Everything is on hold. Events, plans and so much more have been cancelled. We are forced to refrain from seeing loved ones, travelling, gathering, celebrating and so much more. So we hold our breath waiting for the pandemic to be over, and once it does, I think everyone will let loose and take advantage of new freedom. Most of us are at our tipping point and ready for things to start rolling again. 

By reflecting on our past and comparing it to our present, there are similar patterns of social change throughout history. We think we could be amidst a major cultural reset because we compare it to the most recent and accessible time in history. We look to the Roaring 20’s because it started with a pandemic like the one we are experiencing now. We know that history repeats itself and therefore comparisons are easily drawn. However, I also believe we have evolved and this pandemic has made us look inward and reevaluate what’s important to us. What used to be a community-based society turned into an individual-based society.  Now I think people are starting to understand the value of community and how one needs to rely on each other to have a fulfilling and enriched life. We don’t know what is to come from all of this but, there is enough evidence that life similar to the roaring 20’s is on the horizon.

You’re Cancelled?

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What does it mean to be cancelled? Well, the exact definition is to decide or announce that (a planned event) will no longer take place. But in today’s society, it means something completely different. To be “cancelled” today is to remove public support from public figures in response to their behaviour or opinion. Essentially it’s to hate on anything related to that person whether it be them, their work or pretty much anything they do. But before you get too comfortable, cancelling does not just happen to someone in the public eye. This can happen to someone like you or me. The term “cancel” derives from medieval Latin- meaning to cross out. Pretty much this is exactly what happens to people today if they cross certain lines. It’s a massive informal boycott. Like a bandwagon, Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

Cancelling started to take hold in recent years especially when the “me too” movement and other movements demanded accountability for people in the public eye. People who have been “ cancelled” often have a past behaviour that is unethical, illegal and wrong. This can also happen to someone if they do something to offend the public on a larger scale. So in reality is there such a thing as cancel culture or is cancel culture just another way of holding someone accountable?

So let’s get into it, is this positive or negative? Many will have contradictory opinions on the matter, which both sides have some sort of validity to them. There are many reasons someone could be cancelled and sometimes it’s for the better. It can serve as an outlet for changing social Norms. This made it apparent that no matter who you are, regardless of your position you still don’t have the power to challenge dominant opinions from the public. This has given more power to the people in the sense that they can take back some of the narratives in the media and news. Like never before we can interact and pose our opinions on bigger issues. We have so much more access and means of communication, making it more accessible to reach a broader audience.

 

Following the “me too” movement you see all these men like Harvey Weinstein which stemmed from the beginning of the movement, R.Kelly, Woody Allen or Bill Cosby along with others lives being destroyed because of their illegal and predatory behaviour. These cases were just the tip of the iceberg and started a way larger conversation about sexual assault in the industry and even in our everyday lives. This side of cancelling isn’t necessarily “cancelling” but like I said it is holding them accountable for their awful actions. To fully “Cancel someone” you need to cancel their legacy. Meaning to stop supporting them and their work.

When Louis CK admitted to being inappropriate in front of other female comedians he was dropped by HBO, Netflix and his agency but is still selling out comedy shows. Or when Kanye west stated that slavery was a choice but remains one of the highest-paid celebrities. Or when Harvey Weinstein showed up to a female comedian show and when she asked HIM to leave SHE got booed. So does this mean someone can be fully “cancelled “ or does this just mean it’s a term with no backbone?
On the contrary, this can play on both sides, Cancel culture can be a toxic place too. This can be like good versus bad. You can’t have a free-thinking society where people are afraid to say what they think for fear of persecution.

An example of this would be in 2003 when “The Chicks” formerly known as “The Dixie Chicks” stated that they did not support the US invading Iraq and were ashamed that the president at the time Geoge W. Bush was from Texas. After this statement they had immense backlash and were blacklisted from all country radio stations in the US, the band members received thousands of death threats and their record sales plummeted. They didn’t say republicans suck or that they hate the military, they just merely disagreed with a war that was based on false pretence. There is a fear of expressing an opinion for fear of the backlash that might be perceived as unpopular. What used to be room for healthy debate and discourse both publicly and privately is now either your with us or against us.

This also leads us to today’s society where getting cancelled is very “in” at the moment. Every day In the media I hear about how all these new people are being cancelled for even the smallest incidence. When did it become so popular to cancel someone on their cringe-worthy behaviour, lack of style or poor sense of humour? When you look at people like Gal Gadot and everyone who took part in that rendition of “imagine” they were all put through the wringer by the media. Why? Because it was extremely painful to watch and because they are all insanely tone-deaf? Or because they had caused offence to the public. Another example would be couples like Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas or Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello for their intolerable love and PDA. These are all examples of the media seeing cancelling as a humorous joke and essentially boycotting these celebrities for their toe-curling ways.

Cancel culture has affected even me from potentially wanting to pursue something that would bring attention to Myself in fear of being cancelled. I’m even nervous that I’m not doing my best to stay neutral in fears of being “cancelled”. The bifurcation of society has split things into such a divide whether it’s right or wrong. As an example, there is such a huge social construct surrounding republican or democratic and things just seem to be very black and white. It seems to be that there is only one way or no way. The internet has this mob mentality which can be extremely detrimental. It can also be a dangerous term used by people in power facing these criticisms and blaming it on “cancel culture” when they can’t handle the heat.

“Cancel culture” can be many things. It can write many wrongs by taking bad people down but it can also be very harmful by silencing people for merely having an opinion whether it is popular or not. We as a society also need to step back and realize that people make mistakes and deserve an opportunity to learn, grow and evolve as human beings. Thus, cancel culture might exist, but it is not the pure work of cultural vigilantes, and it can take many victims. Cancel culture is multifaceted, but I feel like the most important aspect is the voice that it gives victims of abuse, racism and injustice to reclaim their power and for Justice to prevail.

The Harsh Realities of the Downtown Eastside

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      I don’t live in hell, but I sure can see it from my window, and no I’m not talking about the deep fiery pit filled with sinners we call the underworld. I’m talking about the Downtown Eastside, or better known as East Hastings- the poorest postal code in Canada. For some, this is the trendy, cool, new up and coming neighbourhood, but it is a mecca for addiction and mental illness for others.  

As a 21-year-old girl from the suburbs, I have been faced with my privilege like never before. Living in a beautiful apartment building provided by my uncle, it’s hard to understand how rough it really is down here until you face it. I even question my motives talking about this, wondering if this is even my place, but this is the hard cold reality of what it’s like to live down here. This place represents rock bottom, and for a while, it was hard to live in an environment filled with so much pain and suffering. Every day I would ask myself how can I help, who can I help, and if I did help what would that look like? 

  Heroin has flowed through the Downtown east sides ports since the 70s. Not only is there an ongoing opioid crisis but there was an overlap of the HIV/AIDS crisis as well. Five years ago, a public health emergency was declared for the overdose crisis. Since then more than 7,000 people have lost their lives to drug toxicity. An additional 329 deaths happened in the first two months of 2021. The overdose rates in BC between 2003- 20018 have spiked over 725%…So what’s not being done? How can the city of Vancouver step up and help to make life better for people living in these conditions and struggling with mental health or addiction? On one side of things, you have the sort of people that believe there is no helping this situation, but on the other hand, there are people that believe this is a full-blown crisis, which it truly is.

 As this was and is the city’s “best-kept secret,” why do we learn how to avoid it instead of coming up with helpful solutions that are safe and proactive? With the shift in the dangerous drug supply, heroin has been put on the back burner and fentanyl has kept its way to the forefront of drug use. Not only is fentanyl cheaper and stronger but it is also way more likely to kill. This has been an ongoing issue since 2018 and only progressively gotten worse since the pandemic.

 Although the drug supply is extremely dangerous and toxic right now, the other problem is a lack of resources that have been reduced or completely shut down due to the pandemic. This has led crime to climb over 500% since the beginning of  COVID-19. For many, this is an issue that is so far removed from them that it doesn’t seem to matter but in reality, this affects us all.

  Because Vancouver is a port city there is much more traffic when it comes to supply. With that being said, Vancouver has a large number of tourists every year that filter through the eastside. This makes the downtown Eastside seem less intense than it does in its current state. With the constant flow of tourism, the homeless are more likely to gather in one concentrated area, whereas now it is way more prevalent and spread out than ever before. Although this has led to a much wider spread of COVID-19 because there is little to no sanction in these areas regarding social distancing and masks. A study that was done by Vancouver infectious disease centre ran antibody tests of those living in shelters. Out of the few hundred that were tested by the end of September, only a couple dozen had any antibodies. But it has been said that a large number of residences were not tested and most cases were not reported. Leaving a higher risk to the public. 

 

Gentrification has pushed these people into such concentrated areas with nowhere else to go. This makes it easier to spread disease and get sick. With COVID-19 being at an all-time high this is a huge issue that the city seems to be swept under the rug. Even with the Vancouver city council pleading to spend $30,0000 to buy and rent vacant rooms to use as emergency housing, it seems as though they are just putting a bandaid on the issue and not thinking long term. 

 

Collectively we need to realize this is all of our problem, this is not a downtown eastside specific problem- more housing and addiction facilities is what’s gravely needed. We all can make a difference with just a little compassion and empathy. From living in the suburbs to the downtown eastside it breaks my heart to see my neighbourhood suffering. There are so many things that I have gained from living down here and it truly is an amazing community within itself. It may seem terrifying from the outside and although at times it can be, I have many high hopes for the city and I’ve realized the strength within the community. 

 There is so much you can do to help. Visiting and living in this community and getting to know some of the people who are residents has been extremely rewarding.  Here are some ways you can help! These are some resources that are available for addiction and mental illness. 

        

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Center

–https://dewc.ca/  

Wish Drop-in Center 

Vancouver Aboriginal friendship centre society 

Homelessness services and programs 

DTES response – fundraising community network support