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[Victoria Watcher]

Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as of Feb. 1, citing a "careful assessment of safety and operational conditions" at the store.

President Clint Mahlman says in a statement that the store in the Woodward’s building "faced persistent safety incidents and significant operating losses" and keeping it open is not sustainable.


https://www.timescol...itions-11711165

Edited by Victoria Watcher, Yesterday, 02:28 AM.

[Mike K.]

Here’s a video of street encampments in Miami, posted just under a year ago. How does Victoria compare?

https://youtu.be/-ve...KwhyuiubejnhwpN

[Mike K.]

Have a look at the garbage strewn around the sidewalk. It was never like this. There is a growing sense of disdain for the public realm and it builds, and builds and builds.

https://www.facebook...mibextid=wwXIfr

[Mike K.]

I guess the guy in the account above had his phone stolen? Have a look: https://www.facebook...mibextid=wwXIfr