Sam Sullivan CM

@NewWestTimes Powerful and wise testimony from someone who has lived it and seen it all. Thank you!

"Where are all the new treatment beds?!" asked NWT Assistant Editor Lorraine Brett today, testifying before #Canada's Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis Committee. "When addicts face death, there is often a moment of clarity. They want to stop the nightmare."

My latest Op-Ed in the @VancouverSun: Vancouver doesn't have an empty house problem, it has an empty bedroom problem Read it here: vancouversun.com/opinion/sam-su…

bit.ly/47JZYST First Responder hero fired for opposing name change.

1/10 Is the #DowntownEastside a creation of government? The term Downtown Eastside was introduced to the #Vancouver public in 1973. That year, the city formed the Downtown Eastside Residents Association to housing and support low-income residents. Watch: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

2/10 Is the #DowntownEastside a creation of government? The City of #Vancouver began closing down nearly all of the SRO Rooming Houses in single-family neighborhoods, which led to unforeseen consequences, including street homelessness. Learn more: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

3/10 Is the Downtown Eastside a creation of government? Individuals affected by the closure of SRO Rooming Houses in #Vancouver reported being on the streets due to this action. Since then, the situation in the Downtown Eastside has worsened. Learn more: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

4/10 Is the Downtown Eastside a creation of government? The journey to improve the lives of those in the #Vancouver #DowntownEastside begins with understanding the complex history of this area. Watch the full video online to learn more: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

5/10 The Downtown Eastside now faces unprecedented overdose deaths, untreated illnesses and business bankruptcies. Is there a jurisdiction where a population of drug-addicted homeless individuals has been successfully reintegrated into society? Learn more: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

6/10 The situation in the #Vancouver #DowntownEastside calls for a reevaluation of the policies that have shaped this community. By understanding the past, we can work towards creating a healthier and more inclusive future. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/F7Fyoqx7NuQ

The BC NDP are meeting in Victoria but they refuse to let us do our jobs in the legislature. Bills will get pushed through without proper accountability. This is unacceptable, undemocratic and secretive. #letuswork #stophiding #bcpoli

Chief Gibby Jacob initiated the Four Host First Nations embrace of the 2010 Winter Olympics, catalyzed the remarkable indigenous led real estate developments, and championed the future economic prosperity of the Squamish people. bit.ly/3Te63QP #PublicSalon

The October 26 #PublicSalon will feature talks on Vancouver’s challenging issues. @_DrScott_ @ellisbross @somers_research Michael Goldberg, Chief Gibby Jacob, Bob Williams & Judy Graves Tickets bit.ly/3g5nYuu

Join us to hear from Judy Graves - Homeless Advocate Dr. Scott MacDonald - Addiction Expert and others #Mentalhealth #addiction #homelessness

Talks on Vancouver’s challenging issues. Oct 26 the Public Salon will feature speakers related to the themes of the new Global Civic Think Tank including affordable housing, healing the DTES, amplifying the voices of indigenous leaders working towards economic reconciliation.

Oct 26 the Public Salon will feature speakers related to the themes of the new Global Civic Think Tank including affordable housing, healing the DTES, amplifying the voices of indigenous leaders working towards economic reconciliation.

@JenStDen brb, setting up a historical moments plaque at the no frills

@RunnymedeSoc @AllardLaw @Princeton @McCormickProf Pleased to see the @RunnymedeSoc is hosting these events with great speakers.

📢We are delighted to announce that our @AllardLaw chapter will be hosting @Princeton's @McCormickProf on Tuesday, September 27. The event will take place at the law school's Lew Forum and all are welcome to attend.

@davidhbrett @New_Westminster @fabulavancouver @NewWestChamber @DowntownNewWest @MyUptown Interesting that the Council invokes 'Reconciliation' to get rid of word 'Royal'. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission rejected name changes. This is freelancing. They are opposing Reconciliation by this action. theglobeandmail.com/news/national/…

#NewWest, did you know that @New_Westminster Council plans to remove "Royal City" from its brand tonight? No consultation. No news. Are all the #RoyalCity businesses now suddenly offensive? #bcpoli @fabulavancouver @NewWestChamber @DowntownNewWest @MyUptown #royalcity

The NPA/Sutton Brown planned 8 West End traffic calming projects west of Denman. TEAM reduced this and only 5 were built. May 13, 1975 TEAM canceled "traffic barriers east of Denman" which were only revived in the 1980s