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Publication Date: May 6, 2026 - 19:34

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Advocate to return 'disingenuous' award after mayor's opposition to Vancouver overdose prevention site

May 6, 2026

A prominent harm reduction and recovery advocate says he's returning an honour bestowed upon him by Vancouver's mayor amid a political battle over a proposed overdose prevention site (OPS) in the city centre.



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