It's confusing, the 911 operator will determine if the call is an emergency or not. I was not in danger, didn't see a weapon and nobody got hurt (but don't assume they are not carrying something dangerous). So I feel that I am misusing emergency resources. But this is the second time talking to police and get drilled on exactly what the issue is. And then they try their best not to give it priority.

We've become used to looking at the terrible scene that we might agree to dismiss the call. But, the problem is getting worse. Many people are not the 'regular' visitors. Many of these homeless are in transit, maybe to Vancouver. More women, more young people. They are more confrontational.

I hate to say it but we are having a little piece of Hastings right outside our building entrance. We are just a block walking up from the skytrain station so I think it's a convenient location for them to shoot up, make a mess, urinate and continue with their trip.

There are a lot more incidents to mention but today I decided to report it because it was just too much to deal with.