Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
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Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner
06:43 | March 1, 2026
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B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on
01:58 | March 1, 2026
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02:30 | February 21, 2026
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02:24 | February 21, 2026
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05:43 | February 8, 2026
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This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel
01:45 | February 8, 2026
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Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack
02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
Description
February 1, 2026
Dr. Alexis Crabtree, medical lead for harm reduction and substance use services at the BC Centre for Disease Control, speaks with Jordan Armstrong about medetomidin now infilitrating the already tainted drug supply. The powerful sedative is now being found in street drugs across B.C., and has led to a recent spike in 911 calls.
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026 -
BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries07:19 | April 5, 2026 -
New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement01:52 | April 2, 2026 -
B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend01:52 | March 31, 2026 -
Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes07:40 | March 29, 2026 -
Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist02:01 | March 29, 2026 -
David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy06:59 | March 22, 2026 -
20 years since Queen of the North sinking03:09 | March 22, 2026 -
Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences01:54 | March 22, 2026 -
Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser02:30 | March 21, 2026 -
Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest02:04 | March 16, 2026 -
Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister07:25 | March 15, 2026 -
This is BC: The power of nostalgia01:47 | March 15, 2026 -
Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open01:48 | March 8, 2026 -
Inspiring girls and women05:23 | March 8, 2026 -
Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy03:04 | March 3, 2026 -
B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy02:05 | March 3, 2026 -
Hundreds of sea lions hit the beach on Central Vancouver Island02:05 | March 2, 2026 -
Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner06:43 | March 1, 2026 -
B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on01:58 | March 1, 2026 -
Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers01:59 | March 1, 2026 -
Fresh questions about Tumbler Ridge tragedy02:30 | February 21, 2026 -
Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?02:24 | February 21, 2026 -
Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition02:11 | February 15, 2026 -
Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines05:43 | February 8, 2026 -
This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel01:45 | February 8, 2026 -
Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack02:09 | February 1, 2026 -
Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band01:54 | January 25, 2026 -
Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski10:19 | January 25, 2026 -
Bridge damage worse than anticipated02:17 | January 23, 2026 -
Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel02:01 | January 23, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries07:19 | April 5, 2026
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New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement01:52 | April 2, 2026
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B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend01:52 | March 31, 2026
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Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes07:40 | March 29, 2026
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Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist02:01 | March 29, 2026
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David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy06:59 | March 22, 2026
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20 years since Queen of the North sinking03:09 | March 22, 2026
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Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences01:54 | March 22, 2026
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Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser02:30 | March 21, 2026
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Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest02:04 | March 16, 2026
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Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister07:25 | March 15, 2026
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This is BC: The power of nostalgia01:47 | March 15, 2026
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Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open01:48 | March 8, 2026
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Inspiring girls and women05:23 | March 8, 2026
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Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy03:04 | March 3, 2026
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B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy02:05 | March 3, 2026
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Hundreds of sea lions hit the beach on Central Vancouver Island02:05 | March 2, 2026
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Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner06:43 | March 1, 2026
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B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on01:58 | March 1, 2026
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Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers01:59 | March 1, 2026
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Fresh questions about Tumbler Ridge tragedy02:30 | February 21, 2026
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Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?02:24 | February 21, 2026
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Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition02:11 | February 15, 2026
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Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines05:43 | February 8, 2026
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This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel01:45 | February 8, 2026
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Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band01:54 | January 25, 2026
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Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski10:19 | January 25, 2026
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Bridge damage worse than anticipated02:17 | January 23, 2026
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Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel02:01 | January 23, 2026
Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
Description
February 1, 2026
Dr. Alexis Crabtree, medical lead for harm reduction and substance use services at the BC Centre for Disease Control, speaks with Jordan Armstrong about medetomidin now infilitrating the already tainted drug supply. The powerful sedative is now being found in street drugs across B.C., and has led to a recent spike in 911 calls.
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