Heroin, Crack, Cocaine - Behind The Curtain, Vancouver's Back Alleys - S1E14

The real life behind tourism brochures and picture perfect magazines. This is the REAL Vancouver, you don't get to see, behind the curtain, away from innocent eyes.

Disclaimer: This video is in no way trying to ridicule or make fun of the people in Downtown Eastside, but trying to raise awareness to the issue and show the world what it's really like on the streets of Vancouver. The more people know about this existing issue, the more pressure there is on the government to act on it.

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Everything You Didn't Want To Know About Vancouver's Rats

The Vancouver rat population is adaptable, family-oriented, and growing, according to the city’s pest control companies. But rats aren’t just a problem for those who live in close proximity to open sewers and closed businesses. According to Chelsea Himsworth, head researcher with the Vancouver Rat Project, “the health risks that rats bring are always there, whether you’re in Shaughnessy or the Downtown Eastside.” And, yes, rats may even be patrons of your favourite restaurant too—the leftovers, anyways.

bit.ly/2CNxkoN via @vanmag_com