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Alberta government clarifies Compassionate Intervention Act after criticismAs the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.HealthApr 21
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Poilievre vows to sue drug makers over opioid crisis to fund addiction treatmentPoilievre made the pledge during a stop in Metro Vancouver, a region of the country he has routinely criticized for its embrace of safe supply sites and decriminalization.PoliticsMar 14
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Red tape delays construction of Vancouver detox, social housing project approved 4 years agoThe concerns come as the BC Coroners Service reports nearly seven people died per day of suspected illicit drug overdoses in January.HealthMar 7
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B.C. expected to unveil billion-dollar drug and mental health treatment planThe plan is expected to increase the number of detox and treatment beds for people with substance use addictions, while eliminating user fees for anyone seeking treatment.HealthFeb 22
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First step or misstep? Mixed reaction to B.C. drug decriminalizationThe province is set to embark on a three-year drug decriminalization experiment Tuesday, built on a three-year federal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.HealthJan 31
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New mental health and addictions unit at B.C.’s Peace Arch Hospital sitting idleThe new mental health and substance use facility at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock was built as a part of Phase 2 of a multi-million dollar emergency department upgrade.HealthJan 9
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Advocates propose paying most vulnerable $20/day to enter drug treatmentThe $600 per month would go into people’s pockets and not towards food or accommodation costs, giving them something to work with when they leave treatment and attempt recovery.CanadaDec 31, 2022
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Mother of teen charged in B.C. ‘crime spree’ says he couldn’t get drug treatment until jailThe mother of a teen charged with a recent North Vancouver "crime spree" said she fought unsuccessfully for years to get him into drug treatment.HealthDec 7, 2022
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Neighbours oppose potential methadone clinic in Vancouver’s ChinatownOn Friday afternoon, a small but vocal group of protesters voiced their opposition to the proposal for the vacant storefront at 523 Main Street.HealthDec 2, 2022
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Calgary Police Commission hears success story from drug courtEric Flinton took the lectern Wednesday afternoon to speak to the Calgary Police Commission about how drug court helped turn his life around.CrimeDec 1, 2022
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