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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming
Description
April 5, 2024
It is yet another unintended consequence of decriminalization. Nurses and others in the health care system are impacted by drug use and possession in hospitals. In the Friday, April 5, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with B.C. Nurses Union President Adriane Gear about the issue. We also hear from Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth about the changes coming to the Police Act.
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Focus BC: Economic challenges, Sonia Furstenau resigns23:21 | January 31, 2025
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Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.’s new lieutenant-governor00:25 | January 30, 2025
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Investigation underway following fatal Langley encampment fire00:38 | January 30, 2025
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Focus BC: Compensation concerns at Metro Vancouver23:14 | January 24, 2025
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Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey00:35 | December 12, 2024
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Search continues for missing 68-year-old skier at Sun Peaks01:05 | December 12, 2024
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B.C.’s toxic drug supply claimed the lives of 155 people in October00:37 | December 9, 2024
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Former Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter suffers ‘medical emergency’00:43 | December 6, 2024
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B.C. police want to speak with man connected to $13K cheese heist00:29 | November 14, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Eastside Culture Crawl01:36 | November 14, 2024
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Downtown Eastside basketball group uplifts Indigenous community01:48 | November 12, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Lumiere Festival lights up Vancouver01:50 | November 8, 2024
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WorkSafe BC investigates after Vancouver crane drops load on East Hastings00:56 | October 29, 2024
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B.C. animal protection officers seize dog dragged by vehicle00:33 | October 17, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Focus BC: Economic challenges, Sonia Furstenau resigns23:21 | January 31, 2025
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Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.’s new lieutenant-governor00:25 | January 30, 2025
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Investigation underway following fatal Langley encampment fire00:38 | January 30, 2025
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Car smashes into Courtenay restaurant00:33 | January 27, 2025
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Focus BC: Compensation concerns at Metro Vancouver23:14 | January 24, 2025
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Focus BC: Trump tariff threat impact on everyday Canadians24:28 | January 17, 2025
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Large fire on Penelakut Island has displaced multiple families00:39 | January 17, 2025
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B.C. teen with avian flu discharged from hospital after 2 months00:31 | January 9, 2025
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Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver set to be demolished01:46 | January 3, 2025
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Langley woman’s disappearance now considered suspicious00:30 | December 19, 2024
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Cleanup underway after large diesel spill near Zeballos, B.C.00:25 | December 16, 2024
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Focus BC: NDP cabinet ministers23:24 | December 13, 2024
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Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey00:35 | December 12, 2024
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Search continues for missing 68-year-old skier at Sun Peaks01:05 | December 12, 2024
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B.C.’s toxic drug supply claimed the lives of 155 people in October00:37 | December 9, 2024
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Former Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter suffers ‘medical emergency’00:43 | December 6, 2024
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Transit authority increasing service ahead of Taylor Swift concerts01:16 | December 2, 2024
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Stalled train in Crescent Beach traps residents in community00:48 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of Trumps tariff threat, Conservative House leader Á’a:líya Warbus23:12 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?23:05 | November 22, 2024
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Video shows Octopus holding on during B.C.’s bomb cyclone01:10 | November 21, 2024
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B.C. premier announces cabinet with new MLA’s taking on roles09:08 | November 18, 2024
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B.C. police want to speak with man connected to $13K cheese heist00:29 | November 14, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Eastside Culture Crawl01:36 | November 14, 2024
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Downtown Eastside basketball group uplifts Indigenous community01:48 | November 12, 2024
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Life and legacy of former B.C. premier John Horgan18:57 | November 12, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Lumiere Festival lights up Vancouver01:50 | November 8, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming
Description
April 5, 2024
It is yet another unintended consequence of decriminalization. Nurses and others in the health care system are impacted by drug use and possession in hospitals. In the Friday, April 5, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with B.C. Nurses Union President Adriane Gear about the issue. We also hear from Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth about the changes coming to the Police Act.
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