Open Drug Use

• Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons

  A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2024
  
• Maple Ridge business closing shop due to open drug use, threats

  The City of Maple Ridge has community safety programs but one councillor said there's only so much the city can do.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2024
  
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• B.C. prohibits illegal drugs from playgrounds, spray and wading pools, skate parks

  This means possession of 'illicit drugs within 15 metres of any play structure in a playground, a spray or wading pool, or a skate park will be prohibited.'

  Health

  Sep 14, 2023
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• B.C.-wide approach to regulating public drug use coming, premier says

  The move comes after Nanaimo councillors voted to explore public drug use restrictions. Premier David Eby says the province will work with municipalities on a wider plan.

  Health

  May 17, 2023
• City seeks input on what’s appropriate behaviour on Edmonton transit, in parks

  The city is asking for input from citizens prior to replacing three existing bylaws with one governing appropriate behaviour in public spaces including transit, malls and parks.

  Politics

  May 11, 2023
• Penticton among B.C. cities looking to limit public drug use amid decriminalization

  Mayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2023