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spraypainted art of Thomus Donaghy on the window of an Overdose Prevention Site
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Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site faces third closure in three years

Peak Web June 23, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer The Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site (OPS) has experienced a series of relocations since its opening in 2021. Most recently, its planned reopening on June 1 was cancelled by the City Council.  The OPS, which was named after an OPS peer worker who was tragically killed, is a supervised space that allows drug consumption without risk of criminal persecution, instead focused on providing drug testing or other support services if necessary. According to the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) website, OPSs “help save lives by responding to overdoses quickly,” “prevent the transmission of infectious diseases,”…

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A photo of Sean Orr sitting on a desk, a name tag in front of him.
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SFYou: Punk rocker in local politics Sean Orr

Peak Web July 24, 2025

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Sean Orr recently completed his bachelor of arts in geography and political science at SFU. After beginning his studies at UBC and dropping out, Orr pursued writing for local publication Scout Magazine. Orr — who…

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