"Vancouver: The Beautiful and Ugly,"

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I am Marc, your host, and I was born and raised in the city of
contrasts.





This episode was recorded on January 20, 2020.





Vancouver boasts an outdoor wonderland that beckons adventure, a
vibrant cultural scene that celebrates diversity, and a culinary
tradition that tantalizes the taste buds.





It's a city where year-round festivals infuse the air with
celebration, embracing a rich tapestry of cultures that make
Vancouver truly unique.





However, peeling back the layers of beauty reveals a city
grappling with its own set of challenges.





Soaring housing prices have cast a shadow of homelessness, an
unfortunate byproduct of a housing crisis that looms over
Vancouver's streets.





The city's journey through time is marked by the shadows of
addiction and mental health struggles.





From the emergence of the opioid epidemic to the present
humanitarian crisis, we confront the haunting reality that
demands our attention.








In this episode, we also address the unsettling presence of
predators preying on the vulnerable, casting a shadow over
Vancouver's reputation





We examine unsolved crimes, the chilling stories of serial
killers, and the haunting stories of the missing, shedding light
on the city's dark side.





We invite you to join us on this thought-provoking journey into
the heart of Vancouver's dichotomy. Join us as we explore the
chilling world of true crime, delving into stories that linger
beneath the surface.





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conversation.





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