The B.C. Centre for Substance Use said changing the payment schedule could lead to benefits, as long as it doesn’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Continue reading
The BC Coroners Service found illicit drug deaths fell by 32 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Continue reading
Dr. Bonnie Henry says the evidence shows that criminalizing people who use drugs does more harm than good. Continue reading
First responders have seen a significant increase in overdose calls and overdose deaths on the days welfare cheques are released and the days immediately after. Continue reading
The judge in the case dropped all charges against the two men over what he called “serious breaches” by the VPD. Continue reading
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
Following a successful pilot project in Vancouver, an overdose prevention program is now rolling out province-wide. Continue reading
A letter sent by the school district and local police says the pills were brought in illicitly and labelled as Xanax. Continue reading
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West is asking for a public inquiry into the opioid crisis and its ties to overseas organized crime groups. Continue reading
“British Columbia unfortunately has been the hardest hit with this issue across Canada.” Continue reading