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Family rejects ‘insincere’ apology at sentencing for death of B.C. teen Carson CrimeniOutside the courthouse Friday, the teen's mother said there was no excuse for what happened to her son, while his father said the apology came with 'convenient timing.'CrimeSep 15
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‘Nothing can fix the loss’: Manslaughter sentencing begins in Carson Crimeni’s deathCarson Crimeni, 14, died on Aug. 7, 2019, near a Langley skate park, and was filmed overdosing as other youth watched his condition worsen and laughed.CrimeSep 14
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Alleged drug dealer charged following overdose death of woman in CalgaryA 31-year-old man faces drug trafficking charges following a police investigation spurred by the family of a woman who died from an overdose in April.CrimeJul 20
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Deadly April inflames drug debate. Does B.C. need more safe supply, or less?The latest numbers on the B.C. overdose crisis show at least 814 drug deaths in the first four months of the year, with fentanyl detected in about eight in 10 fatalities.HealthMay 18
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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
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Drugs, weapons seized from B.C. home known for multiple fatal overdosesCampbell River RCMP say four people died of suspected drug overdoses at the home since 2017. Police seized a variety of drugs, cash and weapons including a replica gun.CrimeMar 28
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Xylazine suspected to be in drugs taken on Blood ReserveXylazine is an animal tranquilizer normally prescribed for horses and cattle, also known as "the zombie drug."HealthMar 27
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Bennett backs supervised consumption sites day after Manitoba bill on licensing themThe federal minister of mental health and addictions says she is concerned some may misunderstand the role harm reduction plays in reducing overdose deaths.HealthMar 15
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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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