Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’
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Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’
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Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’
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Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’
Description
December 19, 2016
B.C.'s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe is stressing that the drug overdose crisis is impacting all walks of life.
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Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’00:56 | December 19, 2016 -
Getting back into good sleep patterns for start of school04:16 | September 8, 2026 -
More B.C. schools restrict ebikes & escooters on school grounds04:00 | September 8, 2026 -
2026 Raising Canada reports finds online harms rank as top threat to children04:28 | September 8, 2026 -
Helping children manage back-to-school anxiety03:57 | September 7, 2026 -
Crime concerns growing for B.C. businesses BIABC survey finds04:29 | September 6, 2026 -
Soccer for Cancer04:41 | September 5, 2026 -
New Vancouver Centre aims to close dyslexia support gaps05:02 | September 5, 2026 -
New voluntary and involuntary treatment center in Surrey02:12 | September 4, 2026 -
More e-bike and e-scooter bans at B.C. schools01:57 | September 4, 2026 -
Animal rights group questions shooting of Grizzly bear near Nelson02:10 | September 4, 2026 -
Drug advocates open pop-up overdose prevention sites02:13 | September 2, 2026 -
Unique recreation program gives seniors a chance to get out and ride a bike, with some help01:49 | September 2, 2026 -
WorkSafeBC proposes ‘psychosocial’ workplace hazard programs01:55 | September 2, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Running Motivation04:46 | September 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: Back to school medication management03:52 | September 1, 2026 -
Backpack Buddies helps B.C. children facing food insecurity03:54 | September 1, 2026 -
International Overdose Awareness Day02:00 | August 31, 2026 -
Okanagan health workers increasing awareness of drug overdoses01:52 | August 31, 2026 -
Possible treatment for Sjögren’s Disease04:07 | August 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: BC health officials warn of new measles strain ahead of new school year04:48 | August 28, 2026 -
BC Conservatives in turmoil as MLA exodus grows04:33 | August 28, 2026 -
Back-to-school immunizations: Stick to the facts02:02 | August 27, 2026 -
Victoria society gets permanent new home02:07 | August 26, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Sleep routine reset03:56 | August 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Breaking the stigma around alopecia04:33 | August 26, 2026 -
BC’s new health minister promises to shake things up01:53 | August 25, 2026 -
E-Scooter safety concerns01:50 | August 25, 2026 -
Province cancels plans for overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core02:07 | August 24, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 2109:56 | August 21, 2026 -
Vancouver comedian thanks helmet after e-scooter collision last month02:11 | August 21, 2026 -
Motorcyclist criticizes ICBC no-fault insurance02:17 | August 20, 2026
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Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’00:56 | December 19, 2016
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Getting back into good sleep patterns for start of school04:16 | September 8, 2026
-
More B.C. schools restrict ebikes & escooters on school grounds04:00 | September 8, 2026
-
2026 Raising Canada reports finds online harms rank as top threat to children04:28 | September 8, 2026
-
Helping children manage back-to-school anxiety03:57 | September 7, 2026
-
Crime concerns growing for B.C. businesses BIABC survey finds04:29 | September 6, 2026
-
Soccer for Cancer04:41 | September 5, 2026
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New Vancouver Centre aims to close dyslexia support gaps05:02 | September 5, 2026
-
New voluntary and involuntary treatment center in Surrey02:12 | September 4, 2026
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More e-bike and e-scooter bans at B.C. schools01:57 | September 4, 2026
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Animal rights group questions shooting of Grizzly bear near Nelson02:10 | September 4, 2026
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Drug advocates open pop-up overdose prevention sites02:13 | September 2, 2026
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Unique recreation program gives seniors a chance to get out and ride a bike, with some help01:49 | September 2, 2026
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WorkSafeBC proposes ‘psychosocial’ workplace hazard programs01:55 | September 2, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Running Motivation04:46 | September 2, 2026
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Health Matters: Back to school medication management03:52 | September 1, 2026
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Backpack Buddies helps B.C. children facing food insecurity03:54 | September 1, 2026
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International Overdose Awareness Day02:00 | August 31, 2026
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Okanagan health workers increasing awareness of drug overdoses01:52 | August 31, 2026
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Possible treatment for Sjögren’s Disease04:07 | August 29, 2026
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Health Matters: BC health officials warn of new measles strain ahead of new school year04:48 | August 28, 2026
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Victoria society gets permanent new home02:07 | August 26, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Sleep routine reset03:56 | August 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Breaking the stigma around alopecia04:33 | August 26, 2026
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BC’s new health minister promises to shake things up01:53 | August 25, 2026
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E-Scooter safety concerns01:50 | August 25, 2026
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Province cancels plans for overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core02:07 | August 24, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 2109:56 | August 21, 2026
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Vancouver comedian thanks helmet after e-scooter collision last month02:11 | August 21, 2026
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Motorcyclist criticizes ICBC no-fault insurance02:17 | August 20, 2026
Misconception that drug overdose crisis is ‘someone else’s problem’
Description
December 19, 2016
B.C.'s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe is stressing that the drug overdose crisis is impacting all walks of life.
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