Assignment: Vancouver Gangland
The Canadian city of Vancouver is routinely named as one of the best communities in in...
The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2009 · BBC World Service
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The Canadian city of Vancouver is routinely named as one of the best communities in the world in which to live. But the city, which is to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in the coming weeks, is fast developing another reputation: one built on illicit drugs and guns. Bill Law reports for Assignment on the youngsters in the city who are exploiting legal loopholes to build a multi-billion dollar industry.