Search for happiness ends a life too soon

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The Times Colonist looks into what appears to be an increase in deaths among those experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.

One-by-one they filed in, many holding coffee cups, some with last night’s blanket thrown over their shoulders and, as the chairs filled, a stale smell of alcohol and cigarettes permeated the air.

Read the article: Search for happiness ends a life too soon

Source: Times Colonist

Authors: Judith Lavoie and Sarah Petrescu

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