Drug Use

• B.C. not returning to ‘decriminalized public drug use,’ premier says

  The three-year pilot project removed criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, which was aimed at reducing the stigma around drug use.

  Politics

  Jan 6
  
• Toronto supervised consumption site will close next month after province cuts off funding

  The Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre says the decision is devastating, while the province says the decision is in response to concerns about increased crime.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2025
  
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• B.C. mom shocked cards about drug use on display at school-sanctioned event

  Ruth Taylor told Global News that while attending a school-sanctioned Grade 5 to 12 youth pride parade last Tuesday, she came across some cards being displayed at a booth.

  Education

  Jun 23, 2025
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• B.C. drug policy shift will target vulnerable and houseless, advocates say

  Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about B.C.'s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2024
• One City Peterborough defends ‘discreet area’ at drop-in centre for drug use

  One City Peterborough says it has an area at the Trinity Community Centre where it allows individuals to use drugs, but says overdoses have declined in the last several months.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2024
• Task force to tackle concerns about drugs in B.C. hospitals, health minister says

  The move comes amid concerns about the presence of weapons and drugs raised by the B.C. Nurses' Union, and the circulation of a leaked health authority memo dealing with drug use.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2024
• Parents’ doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug use site near school

  Many who attended the meeting said they showed up in an attempt to learn more about the supervised drug-use site, while others were there to protest the project.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• First Nation in N.B. under state of emergency to install gates to keep out drugs

  Fredericton police say they have increased their presence in St. Mary's First Nation after the Indigenous community declared a state of emergency over illegal drugs.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
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• U.S. tourists say car stolen from Montreal hotel parking lot. Now they want answers

  Two tourists from the United States are demanding answers after they say their car was stolen while on a visit to Montreal last weekend from Boston.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Montreal unveils plans to address safety concerns in the Village

  On Thursday the City of Montreal announced a Collective Intervention Strategy to tackle safety and social issues with plans to revitalize the Village.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023