Drug Decriminalization
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Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deathsConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.CanadaMay 2
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Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: ministerMental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.CanadaApr 29
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Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalizationThere is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.HealthApr 16
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Most in Kingston, Ont. support decriminalization as drug-related deaths climbThe results of a new report show 70 per cent agreed drug possession laws should change to support those who use substances and well over half supported decriminalization.HealthJan 29
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B.C.’s cops weren’t fully prepared for drug decriminalization, document saysIt comes from a document accessed via a freedom of information request that laid out the meeting minutes of the province's Mental Health Working Group in January 2023.CanadaJan 4
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As overdose crisis continues, B.C. to ban hard drug use in front of businesses, on beaches"Do not go to the doorway of a business. Do not go to a park, a child's playground. Do not go to a bus stop,” Premier David Eby said Thursday.HealthOct 5, 2023
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Nelson, B.C. passes bylaw banning drug use in 12 public placesNelson city council narrowly approved the new bylaw Tuesday, banning the use of illicit drugs in 12 public areas, including five parks.HealthSep 7, 2023
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B.C.-wide approach to regulating public drug use coming, premier saysThe move comes after Nanaimo councillors voted to explore public drug use restrictions. Premier David Eby says the province will work with municipalities on a wider plan.HealthMay 17, 2023
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Man arrested for selling hard drugs from B.C. kiosk gears up for Charter challengeVancouver police arrested Jerry Martin and impounded cash, drugs and the mobile trailer he was operating as "The Drugs Store" on Thursday, one day after he'd begun operations.HealthMay 8, 2023
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Proposed ban on drug use in public heading to Maple Ridge councilMaple Ridge, B.C., could become the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to ban public drug use, amid concerns stemming from the province's new decriminalization initiative.HealthMay 5, 2023
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