Vancouver Opioid Crisis

• Plan unveiled to make Vancouver first jurisdiction in Canada to decriminalize simple drug possession

  “Personal possession and use of drugs is not a criminal justice issue, it is a health issue,” Stewart said in a statement.

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2020
  
• Vancouver seeks safe drug supply, more federal funding to combat overdose crisis

  The eight new recommendations come from a specialized team of front-line workers, residents and city officials, staff noted.

  Jul 24, 2019
  
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• Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on goals for 2019: ‘I want this city to be an example to others’

  As he shuts the door on 2018, Stewart's focus turns to housing and opioids, which are his top two priorities moving forward.

  Politics

  Dec 22, 2018
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• City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis

  It's part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2018
• Ambitious agenda for first meeting of new Vancouver city council

  New council passed the first vote -- a motion by Coun. Melissa De Genova asking for provincial funding for the opioid crisis -- unanimously.

  Nov 13, 2018
• City of Vancouver urges Canada to decriminalize personal possession of illicit drugs

  “We are witnessing a horrific and preventable loss of life as a poisoned drug supply continues to kill our neighbours, friends, and family," said Mayor Gregor Robertson.

  Politics

  Mar 9, 2018
• DTES group will continue to hand out pain relievers despite City of Vancouver’s concerns

  The High Hopes Foundation hands out non-lethal pain relievers to keep drug users away from fentanyl.

  Sep 2, 2017