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Officials react to activists charged with drug traffickingTwo Vancouver drug policy activists have been criminally charged after police raided a “compassion club” their group was using to sell tested, illicit street drugs last year. Officials offer their reaction to the news. Paul Johnson has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 8
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Three men facing charges in Richmond drug lab raidCharges have now been laid after a lengthy Vancouver police investigation into an illicit drug lab. In April 2023, officers shut down a lab operating out of a Richmond home. Investigators seized a significant amount of fentanyl, methamphetamine and $39,000 in cash.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 16
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Drug users need support “not jail sentences” says Trudeau in wake of B.C. decriminalization changesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says despite B.C.’s request to roll back some of its decriminalization policies surrounding public drug use, Ottawa will continue to take a public health approach to drug use, not a criminal justice one.CanadaMay 10
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Parents, grandparents of missing 8-month-old arrested as search continues: Kentucky policeThe parents of missing eight-month-old baby Miya Tucker were both arrested on Thursday after police carried out a welfare check for the baby and were unable to find her, according to Kentucky State Police. The girl’s mother Tesla Tucker, 29, and father Cage Rudd, 30, were arrested on drug and child abandonment charges. Meanwhile, Miya’s...CrimeJun 13
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Winnipeg parents charged in drug death of 3-month-old girlPolice in Winnipeg have charged a man and a woman in the death of their three-month-old daughter from street drugs.CrimeMar 20
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Symposium sparks new debate over B.C. drug policyThe divisive battle over how to deal with B.C.’s illicit drug crisis flaring up again Thursday, sparked by a symposium in Richmond. While a new group was calling for a policy change, harm reduction advocates were calling the people at the conference “profiteers.” Paul Johnson has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 30
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Lecce out as Ontario’s education minister as Doug Ford reshuffles cabinetOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet at Queen’s Park on Thursday as legislature breaks until September. No longer the province’s education minister, Stephen Lecce will serve as minister of energy and electrification. Also, a return from Steve Clark, among other changes.CanadaJun 7
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new education minister, cabinet reshuffleOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet Thursday afternoon. Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaJun 6
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Premier Ford shuffles cabinetOntario Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet and made some big changes just after the legislature rose for its summer break. Our Queens Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with the significance of these changes.CanadaJun 7
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Death of UVIC student prompts calls for changeThe death of an 18-year-old student at the University of Victoria from toxic drugs has prompted recent calls for change. On Monday, the minister of addictions said the government is working to make changes that would help in future incidents. Keith Baldrey has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 20
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: May 16, 2024The widening rift between Toronto and Queen’s park on drug decriminalization. Changes to the funding formula for some Ontario daycares – what does this mean for parents? And, the so-called ‘King of Crypto’ under arrest tonight.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 16
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Global National: May 23The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 30 American states are suing Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, accusing it of “suffocating its competition.” The DOJ’s argument, Live Nation’s response, what it might mean for Canada, and how this legal battle could reshape the lucrative live entertainment industry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...Global NationalMay 23
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 6The latest on the three men charged with killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and pressure to get answers out of India. Also, fireworks in the legislature over B.C.’s progressive drug policy while debating decriminalization. And getting ready for round 2 – Canucks fans have options for public viewing; just not in Vancouver.Global BCMay 6
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Police operation at Calgary CTrain stations leads to numerous chargesPolice are cracking down on drugs, violence and overall social disorder they say has been witnessed at LRT stations in Calgary. A long list of charges had been laid ranging from drug trafficking to concealed weapons. As Jayme Doll reports, there is still a long way to go.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 2
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9 Winnipeggers arrested, millions in contraband seized in huge interprovincial drug bustMore than a dozen people, including nine Winnipeggers, are facing charges as part of the investigation into a large-scale, interprovincial drug network, police say. Iris Dyck reports.CrimeMay 1
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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces after concerns over pilot programA change in approach Friday from the provincial government in its fight against the toxic drug crisis. David Eby’s government effectively recriminalized the use of drugs in public places, after months of public backlash. Eby says his government is working with Ottawa on exemptions that would ban the use of illicit drugs in places like...Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 26
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Global National: April 29Both Israel and Hamas are being urged to agree on a new ceasefire proposal which would pause the fighting for 40 days in exchange for the return of up to 33 hostages. The growing pressure on all sides to bring an end to the suffering and hostility, and the mounting pro-Palestinian protests on Canadian campuses....Global NationalApr 29
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 26Big changes were announced Friday to stop open drug use and shore up public support for the drug decriminalization pilot. Three days after a deadly stabbing in White Rock, with another that left the victim seriously injured, still no arrests or suspects identified. And how a stranded orphaned orca finally made it out to open...Global BCApr 26
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 18The failure of Oregon’s progressive drug policy and what B.C. is learning about decriminalization from their failure. A look at the legislation that allows child killer Allan Schoenborn to change his name. And Tim Hortons customers feel double-crossed by the company after receiving emails about Roll Up the Rim prizes, they didn’t win.Global BCApr 18
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 16Nearly two weeks after a B.C. doctor was the innocent victim of a downtown Vancouver shooting, one person has been arrested and charged. More controversy surrounding the government’s drug decriminalization pilot program – after comments from some of B.C.’s top police officers. And from housing to healthcare, the federal Liberals unveil their spring budget.Global BCApr 16