Public Drug Use

• Injunction blocking public drug-use law upheld by B.C.’s top court

  The bill was passed in the legislature in November, allowing for fines and potential imprisonment for people who refuse police orders not to consume drugs in certain public places.

  Politics

  Mar 1, 2024
  
• ‘Set up for more deaths’: Advocate decries B.C.’s new bill restricting public drug use

  The New Democrats are tabling a new bill to ban drug use at beaches, sports fields and parks, as well as within six metres of a bus stop or the entrance to a business or residence.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2023
  
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• B.C. unveils new restrictions on public drug use Thursday

  Advocates of drug users staged a rally in Vancouver Wednesday, raising concerns that new legislation targeting open drug use will further stigmatize people with addictions.

  Health

  Oct 5, 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
• Proposed ban on drug use in public heading to Maple Ridge council

  Maple 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.

  Health

  May 5, 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
• Interior Health raises concerns about Sicamous’ proposed park drug use ban

  Sicamous' mayor Colleen Anderson said the municipality's intent in looking at banning drug use in public parks is to ensure the safety of the community. 

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023