Illicit Drug Use

• Okanagan mayors support legal battle to ban public drug use in parks, playgrounds

  The legal battle over where drug use should and shouldn't be allowed is heating up after the B.C Supreme Court struck down Bill 34.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2024
  
• B.C. is decriminalizing small amounts of drugs. Why Ottawa should follow suit

  British Columbia is the first province to make changes to ensure drug users will not be arrested or charged for carrying up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs as of next year.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
  
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• NDP decries defeat of national drug decriminalization bill: ‘Blood on their hands’

  NDP's Singh said he is disappointed the government has refused to provide a national approach to the toxic drug supply crisis, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Drug decriminalization unlikely to be pursued by most provinces despite B.C. approval

  Provincial and territorial officials who reacted to Tuesday's approval or spoke with Global News indicated they will not follow B.C.'s lead, at least not right away.

  Health

  May 31, 2022
• 3 people found dead in car near Leoville: Saskatchewan RCMP

  According to an RCMP release, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service is still investigating and there was evidence of illicit drug consumption at the scene. 

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2022
• There are growing calls for drug decriminalization. Could it solve Canada’s opioid crisis?

  Canada needs a coordinated, national drug possession policy that should be designed to tackle opioid overdose mortalities, experts say.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2021
• 2 First Nations in central Alberta enact bylaw to evict drug dealers

  Chiefs of O'Chiese and Sunchild First Nations signed Residency and Trespass Bylaws Wednesday, giving them power to drive out illicit drug use.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2019
• B.C.’s addictions minister wants to consider decriminalizing drugs

  Judy Darcy says all options should be on the table in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2017
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• B.C. health officials suggest safe drug use at music festivals

  According to the latest statistics released by the B.C. Coroners Service, there were 111 suspected drug overdose deaths in June, a 61 per cent increase from June 2016.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2017
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• B.C.’s illicit drug overdose numbers continue to rise; almost four deaths each day

  The number of illicit drug deaths in B.C. is continuing to rise this year at a rate of almost four each day, according to the latest statistics released by the BC Coroners Service.

  Aug 4, 2017