Public Drug Use
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Injunction blocking public drug-use law upheld by B.C.’s top courtThe 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.PoliticsMar 1
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‘Set up for more deaths’: Advocate decries B.C.’s new bill restricting public drug useThe 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.HealthOct 5, 2023
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B.C. unveils new restrictions on public drug use ThursdayAdvocates of drug users staged a rally in Vancouver Wednesday, raising concerns that new legislation targeting open drug use will further stigmatize people with addictions.HealthOct 5, 2023
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B.C.-wide approach to regulating public drug use coming, premier saysThe 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.HealthMay 17, 2023
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Proposed ban on drug use in public heading to Maple Ridge councilMaple 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.HealthMay 5, 2023
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Penticton among B.C. cities looking to limit public drug use amid decriminalizationMayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.CrimeMar 31, 2023
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Interior Health raises concerns about Sicamous’ proposed park drug use banSicamous' 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.CanadaMar 10, 2023
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