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Toronto continues to await drug decriminalization decisionThis week marks seven months since Toronto sent its decriminalization request, the same amount of time it took for the federal government to greenlight a similar request from B.C.HealthAug 5
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AR15-style rifle, drugs seized after Kelowna police arrest suspect hiding in trunk of carKelowna police say drugs and several guns were seized after police were alerted to a red Mercedes-Benz with mismatched licence plates and conducted a traffic stop.CrimeAug 2
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Handgun, cash and illicit drugs seized from stolen vehicle in Surrey, B.C.Officers seized the gun, two loaded magazines, $705, and more than 450 grams of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine.CrimeJun 28
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28 drug poisonings reversed because of Lifeguard app: Interior HealthIf the person using the app doesn't hit a button to stop the alarm, the alarm grows louder and will trigger medical assistance with a call to ambulance services.HealthJun 24
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B.C. is decriminalizing small amounts of drugs. Why Ottawa should follow suitBritish 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.CanadaJun 21
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There is no ‘larger discussion’ on drug decriminalization in Canada: Justice ministerJustice Minister David Lametti says currently a ``larger discussion'' on decriminalization is not happening, aside from the specific measure taken with British Columbia.CanadaJun 1
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Yukon to allow indoor smoking at supervised drug consumption sitePeople who use illicit drugs may now smoke at the supervised drug consumption site in Whitehorse, becoming one of the first facilities in Canada to allow inhalation indoors.CanadaMay 30
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Three charged in Saskatoon after search warrant turns up illicit drugsOfficers executed a search warrant at a residence in Saskatoon and seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, other drugs, cash and a weapon.CrimeApr 29
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Grieving parents, children mark sombre anniversary of B.C.’s opioid crisisOn April 14, 2016, the province declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.CanadaApr 14
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Families, advocates divided on ‘forced’ care for youth struggling with drug addictionLaws vary across Canada for what amounts to involuntary detox for minors who are sometimes detained through the emergency department following an overdose.HealthApr 10
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