downtown eastside

1.

Justice Will Prevail

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: April 20, 2008
The walk was borne out of her deeply committed activism concerning “The Highway of Tears” www.highwayoftears.ca, a lonely... Full story »
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A Tribute To Courage To Come Back Award Recipient Trisha Baptie

 by Amanda Goletto
Posted: April 15, 2008
It all began in 2000. Through a street outreach team associated with Union Gospel Mission in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver... Full story »
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Blood Sucking, Nit-Picking, Lower Than Low

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: January 10, 2008
For someone to find fault in the ruling in this case, they must be desperate. This is one reason why I quit being a legal secretary.... Full story »
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4.

Sandy Calder On Vancouver's Olympic Legacy

 by Am Johal
Posted: December 3, 2007
When did you move in to the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood and how long have you been living here? I’ve been in the Dominion for... Full story »
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5.

The Verdict And The Final Goodbye

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: December 1, 2007
It's hard to believe that this trial is about to wrap it up after 10 months of arguing Pickton’s involvement with the six counts... Full story »
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6.

The Pickton Trial: Closing Summations

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: November 20, 2007
Today was the first day at the courthouse that I was asked what I thought the verdict would be; I gave my answer, and there was... Full story »
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Countdown To The Verdict: Is Pickton Guilty Or Innocent?

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: October 17, 2007
Justice James Williams has stated that closing arguments will be heard between November 13 – 15th. He will first address the jury, scheduled for November... Full story »
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8.

Citizens' Opinions On The Pickton Trial

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: October 15, 2007
I hesitate before I answer them because I don't find it hard to sit and listen to the gore of what happened to the girls. I've... Full story »
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9.

Under Cross Examination

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: October 12, 2007
We have heard from American spatter pattern expert Jon Norbdy, complete with a riveting power point presentation. He is testifying... Full story »
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10.

Harlots and Housewives - A Sexpo for Women

 by Trina Ricketts
Posted: October 9, 2007
Susan Adamson was there. She was the one I looked at when I spoke. I could tell she made an effort to put me at ease (Goddess bless her) and it worked.... Full story »
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11.

Survivor's Strength

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: October 2, 2007
They use either a soluble such as Ethylene Chloride or a Hexane solvent to remove the stain from the mattress and process it under a microscope to find... Full story »
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12.

A Prostitute's Career

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: August 7, 2007
She counts her condoms and brings the necessities to clean up and get ready for the next date. As you walk down the street, you... Full story »
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13.

RIP Giselle Ireson: Pickton Witness Dies

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: July 25, 2007
You may remember Giselle Ireson, who hauntingly testified a few months back that she was positive that Pickton did not act alone.... Full story »
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14.

Writing The Pickton File

 by Stevie Cameron
Posted: July 4, 2007
It's been really busy since I released my book, The... Full story »
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15.

Ex-Sex Trade Worker VS. Active Sex Trade Worker: Showdown With Jamie Lee

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: June 28, 2007
Jamie Lee Hamilton has been sending Orato messages about how 'ex'-sex trade workers shouldn't speak for 'active' sex trade workers.... Full story »
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16.

Down On The Corner

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: June 25, 2007
I can't say I have friends down there because, in reality, they weren't really friends. They were acquaintances; the only thing... Full story »
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17.

It's All About Drugs And Survival

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: June 14, 2007
I have a friend who lives in Port Coquitlum, and during a conversation, she mentioned a few details of the events that were happening... Full story »
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18.

Luring My Friend To The Farm

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: June 5, 2007
I listened to Casanova as he took the stand on June 4th. Casanova is a 68-year-old Philipino man who has been in Canada for 33... Full story »
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"He Didn't Act Alone:" Giselle Ireson's Testimony

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: June 4, 2007
When Ms. Ireson was asked to describe Mr. Pickton, she pointed and said "He's right there." She later described a discussion at... Full story »
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Hardest Day Yet: Gina's Testimony

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: May 30, 2007
As today's witness was wheeled into the courtroom, I had no idea her small, gaunt frame would so assault my senses. Her name was... Full story »
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21.

I Vote For Legalization

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: February 26, 2007
Prostitution is the oldest profession on earth, as people know. It hasn't gone away over the centuries, and I don't believe it... Full story »
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Legalization: Institutionalization Of Objectification

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: February 22, 2007
Society should be more concerned with looking at the issues behind prostitution than offering the Band-Aid solution of legalization.... Full story »
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23.

The Alcoholic

 by Heather Wallace
Posted: June 13, 2006
It was the night of the drunken men, and one by one, they began boarding the bus, looking like wet rats. One, in particular, a... Full story »
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