Jennifer Whiteside
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B.C. lost 174 people to toxic drugs in August, 2023 death toll tops 1,600Last month's death toll is the lowest monthly number recorded since June of last year, equating to about 5.6 lives lost per day, the B.C. Coroners Service reported Monday.HealthSep 25, 2023
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‘It starts with dignity’: New outreach centre for youth in Downtown Eastside"The observation that they are getting younger is what really struck me," said Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside at the launch.HealthSep 8, 2023
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Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuriesThe Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program provides specialized supports for people who use substances including opioids and alcohol.HealthMay 25, 2023
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‘More humanity’: B.C. family urges change after man ends life hours after hospital dischargeOn Feb. 9, James Zimmer, 50, took his own life within hours of being discharged from the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. His family didn't know he had left the facility.HealthMay 12, 2023
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A dozen more addiction centres coming for youth in B.C.Supports offered by the Foundry centres include mental health and addiction counselling, physical and sexual health care, peer support and social services for those aged 12 to 24.HealthApr 13, 2023
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B.C. sets up $60 million back-to-school affordability fund for familiesEducation Minister Jennifer Whiteside says the fund aims to take the sting out of costs associated with the return to school next month.EducationAug 29, 2022
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Mission, B.C. parents protest broken school promise at MLA’s officeParents in Mission held a protest Thursday morning over a broken promise by the province to build a new high school.CanadaJun 9, 2022
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B.C. government delays some school upgrades due to shortage of capital cashThe B.C. government has deferred at least seven school projects due to a lack of capital cash.PoliticsJun 9, 2022
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Groups want educational materials from fossil fuel companies out of B.C. classroomsThe association's B.C. chapter released an open letter to Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside on Wednesday urging her to end fossil fuel promotion in schools.EducationMar 3, 2022
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‘Ecstatic’: B.C. allows schools to resume sports tournamentsThe decision comes days after community-based youth tournaments were allowed to resume on Feb. 1, an change to public health orders announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry on Jan. 25.EducationFeb 4, 2022
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