Through a Blue Lens viewed at Chetwynd school library
A Chetwynd Echo viewpoint praises Vancouver Police Department's 45 minute documentary Through a Blue Lens for its unflinching depiction of six addicts in Downtown Eastside over a year. It follows Randy Miller from an NHL hopeful to street life, highlighting social and health issues over crime.
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Junkie numbers in downtown eastside raise alarm at public talk
The piece cites estimates of 6000 drug users across five blocks in the downtown eastside with many seeking recovery. Nicola, a former addict mentioned in connection with Watching Through a Blue Lens, is slated to speak May 17 at Cottonwood Hall in Chetwynd 7 pm. Public admission is free.
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Chetwynd
Cottonwood Hall
Dirty politics trial tests honesty standards in public life
Defence claims Dave Bass, senior aide to Gary Collins, organized political dirty tricks by lining up callers under fake names for radio shows. The case against Bass and Bob Virk raises questions about honesty and decency in politics as it heads toward a potential turning point.
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