Focus BC: Tackling the illicit drug death crisis with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe
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Focus BC: Tackling the illicit drug death crisis with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe
Description
September 10, 2021
In the Sept. 10, 2021, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman breaks down the illicit drug overdose crisis with B.C.'s chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe. After more than five years of the public health emergency and more than 1,000 deaths this year so far, they discuss the impact on the community, the effects of the pandemic, and possible solutions to support problematic substance use.
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Focus BC: Tackling the illicit drug death crisis with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe22:55 | September 10, 2021
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Artist turns story of coming to Canada into a book01:42 | May 1, 2024
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Several B.C. breweries medal at world beer competition00:46 | April 29, 2024
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New Westminster celebrates opening of təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre01:10 | April 29, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition23:20 | April 12, 2024
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Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island00:29 | April 12, 2024
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First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 8200:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver23:26 | March 8, 2024
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Focus BC: Tackling the illicit drug death crisis with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe22:55 | September 10, 2021
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Artist turns story of coming to Canada into a book01:42 | May 1, 2024
-
Several B.C. breweries medal at world beer competition00:46 | April 29, 2024
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New Westminster celebrates opening of təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre01:10 | April 29, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition23:20 | April 12, 2024
-
Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island00:29 | April 12, 2024
-
First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 8200:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver23:26 | March 8, 2024
Focus BC: Tackling the illicit drug death crisis with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe
Description
September 10, 2021
In the Sept. 10, 2021, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman breaks down the illicit drug overdose crisis with B.C.'s chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe. After more than five years of the public health emergency and more than 1,000 deaths this year so far, they discuss the impact on the community, the effects of the pandemic, and possible solutions to support problematic substance use.
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