Canada

Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. Discretion is advised. A police incident on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge earlier this week is renewing calls to install suicide prevention barriers, with mental health advocates and residents urging the city to act.Stacy Ashton with the Crisis Centre of B.C. says barriers are a proven way to prevent deaths.“Barriers stop people from making an impulsive action, and they allow time to reset and seek help, and they’re extremely effective in preventing suicide,” Ashton said.The need for fencing was identified by advocates years ago, before the Granville Bridge redevelopment project. At the time, the…

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