ALT Image of a firefighter spraying he forest floor.
ALT BCGEU President Stephanie Smith stands at a microphone as Global reporter interviews
ALT Graphic with purple background. Text reads "City to close Yaletown OPS. Ken Sim must keep site open until a new location is available." With OneCity logo in bottom left corner.
ALT Graphic with purple background. Text reads "City to close Yaletown OPS. Ken Sim must keep site open until a new location is available." With OneCity logo in bottom left corner.
ALT Letter from City to VCH. Text reads "July 19, 2023 Miranda Compton Executive Director, Substance Use & Priority Populations Regional Program Director, Addiction Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer Vancouver Coastal Health via email Dear Miranda, Re: Lease of #101 - 1101 Seymour Street As per recent discussions between us and your recent conversation with City Manager Paul Mochrie, please accept this letter as formal confirmation that the City will not be in a position to renew the lease to VCH at #101 - 1101 Seymour Street at lease end in March 2024. We trust that this notice does not diminish VCH and your operator’s participation in working with the City and site partners to attempt to manage congregation and the impacts thereof on the adjacent sidewalks at this location for the remainder of the lease term. As you know, the City is very supportive of harm reduction services such as OPSes and the life safety and security they provide to people who use illicit substances and..."