B.C. government criticized for handling of drug overdose crisis
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B.C. government criticized for handling of drug overdose crisis
Description
December 19, 2016
BC NPD Safety Critic Mike Farnworth has the reaction to today's news that four people a day are dying because of the drug overdose crisis and what needs to be done.
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B.C. government criticized for handling of drug overdose crisis07:23 | December 19, 2016 -
Health Matters: How genomics is changing cancer research05:10 | October 27, 2026 -
Substandard services for cardiac care02:02 | October 23, 2026 -
Medical director of Burnaby clinic says patients are dying waiting for PET scans in BC04:31 | October 23, 2026 -
Local doctor says he’s hit his breaking point with BC’s health-care system02:06 | October 22, 2026 -
BC Women’s Health Foundation Marks Menopause Month04:37 | October 22, 2026 -
BC NDP campaign mailout criticized for alleged voter manipulation02:25 | October 21, 2026 -
Flu season begins early in BC01:39 | October 20, 2026 -
Disability funding concerns02:05 | October 19, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Pressures of youth sports04:50 | October 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: The financial toll of ALS04:31 | October 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: Vaccinations rollout for flu and COVID-1903:34 | October 13, 2026 -
The Fall Edit showcases Women-Owned Brands05:08 | October 13, 2026 -
Salvation Army Harbour Light hosts Thanksgiving community meal02:14 | October 12, 2026 -
AI in mental health04:47 | October 12, 2026 -
Canada announces changes to MAID06:05 | October 11, 2026 -
Benefits of making time for yourself05:19 | October 11, 2026 -
Canada’s plasma supply shortfall04:57 | October 11, 2026 -
Calls for change to ICBC’s no-fault system05:11 | October 10, 2026 -
Ottawa moves to keep MAID ban for mental illness04:40 | October 8, 2026 -
B.C. rolls out flu shot as influenza numbers creep up04:23 | October 8, 2026 -
BC rolls out flu and COVID-19 vaccine program01:51 | October 7, 2026 -
Federal update on MAID legislation01:53 | October 7, 2026 -
Reducing lithium battery fire risk01:52 | October 7, 2026 -
New concerns over future of seniors’ care in BC05:31 | October 7, 2026 -
BC Conservatives promise to tackle street disorder while BC NDP say they’ll shorten health care wait times02:12 | October 6, 2026 -
How childhood myths can shape your identity05:28 | October 6, 2026 -
What to know about this year’s flu season05:47 | October 6, 2026 -
BC flu season update01:52 | October 5, 2026 -
Decision BC healthcare promises02:28 | October 5, 2026 -
When a child’s picky eating becomes a problem04:25 | October 5, 2026 -
Closing the gaps in breast cancer care04:00 | October 5, 2026
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B.C. government criticized for handling of drug overdose crisis07:23 | December 19, 2016
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Health Matters: How genomics is changing cancer research05:10 | October 27, 2026
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Substandard services for cardiac care02:02 | October 23, 2026
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Medical director of Burnaby clinic says patients are dying waiting for PET scans in BC04:31 | October 23, 2026
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Local doctor says he’s hit his breaking point with BC’s health-care system02:06 | October 22, 2026
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BC Women’s Health Foundation Marks Menopause Month04:37 | October 22, 2026
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BC NDP campaign mailout criticized for alleged voter manipulation02:25 | October 21, 2026
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Flu season begins early in BC01:39 | October 20, 2026
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Disability funding concerns02:05 | October 19, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Pressures of youth sports04:50 | October 14, 2026
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Health Matters: The financial toll of ALS04:31 | October 14, 2026
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Health Matters: Vaccinations rollout for flu and COVID-1903:34 | October 13, 2026
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Canada announces changes to MAID06:05 | October 11, 2026
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B.C. government criticized for handling of drug overdose crisis
Description
December 19, 2016
BC NPD Safety Critic Mike Farnworth has the reaction to today's news that four people a day are dying because of the drug overdose crisis and what needs to be done.
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