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Checking in on Oregon’s hard drug decriminalization, as B.C. draws closer to its new laws
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Checking in on Oregon’s hard drug decriminalization, as B.C. draws closer to its new laws
Description
December 1, 2022
As B.C. draws closer to the day when some hard drugs are decriminalized, Global's Paul Johnson reports from Portland, Oregon, where they're two years in to a similar program, to see how it's working there.
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Checking in on Oregon’s hard drug decriminalization, as B.C. draws closer to its new laws02:40 | December 1, 2022
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Festival drug testing02:10 | 3 hours ago
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How to protect yourself against the heat?03:22 | 11 hours ago
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B.C. braces for warmer weather04:59 | 11 hours ago
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 502:11 | July 5, 2024
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Warning for public to take steps to stay cool as heat wave hits B.C.01:50 | July 5, 2024
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Zajac Ranch offers empowering summer camp experience for young adults01:53 | July 5, 2024
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BC CDC on staying safe in extreme heat04:36 | July 5, 2024
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Treatment or family pet: British Columbians with addictions face heart-breaking choice01:46 | July 4, 2024
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Health Matters: Common summer ailments03:56 | July 4, 2024
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No charges for suspended Vancouver pharmacist02:05 | July 4, 2024
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Artificial smoke flavourings banned in the EU04:18 | July 1, 2024
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Women’s recovery centre offers choices in B.C.04:46 | June 30, 2024
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Ultra-processed, ultra bad? Not when it comes to plant-based meat alternatives04:24 | June 29, 2024
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Two B.C. paramedics finish medical school01:33 | June 28, 2024
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B.C. police sergeant arrives in Halifax after cycling across Canada raising cancer funds01:12 | June 28, 2024
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Bylaw amendment for outdoor cold plunge pools and saunas to be made in Vancouver00:59 | June 27, 2024
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Health Matters: Understanding connected health technology04:21 | June 27, 2024
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BC United launches health-care plan01:49 | June 26, 2024
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Vancouver sewage spill highlights concern over water quality03:17 | June 24, 2024
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B.C. suing makers of ‘forever chemicals’04:56 | June 24, 2024
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Hot eats for a healthy summer04:36 | June 22, 2024
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Health Matters: New e-referral system launches & the dangers of wildfire smoke04:41 | June 22, 2024
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Vancouver mayor and city councillor suggest donations, sponsorships for new Kits pool02:02 | June 21, 2024
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Saanich council dropping some speed limits to 30 km/h02:06 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Signs of iron overload04:41 | June 21, 2024
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Checking in on Oregon’s hard drug decriminalization, as B.C. draws closer to its new laws02:40 | December 1, 2022
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Festival drug testing02:10 | 3 hours ago
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How to protect yourself against the heat?03:22 | 11 hours ago
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B.C. braces for warmer weather04:59 | 11 hours ago
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 502:11 | July 5, 2024
-
Warning for public to take steps to stay cool as heat wave hits B.C.01:50 | July 5, 2024
-
Zajac Ranch offers empowering summer camp experience for young adults01:53 | July 5, 2024
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BC CDC on staying safe in extreme heat04:36 | July 5, 2024
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Treatment or family pet: British Columbians with addictions face heart-breaking choice01:46 | July 4, 2024
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Health Matters: Common summer ailments03:56 | July 4, 2024
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No charges for suspended Vancouver pharmacist02:05 | July 4, 2024
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Feeding children in need during summer break04:34 | July 3, 2024
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Indoor heat risks during summer04:31 | July 3, 2024
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Prince George teen dies after fentanyl overdose00:44 | July 2, 2024
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Ping pong tournament features B.C. care home competitors over the age of 9002:04 | July 2, 2024
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Hot summer weather expected to develop in B.C. by end of week02:49 | July 2, 2024
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Summer COVID surge in U.S.04:20 | July 2, 2024
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Artificial smoke flavourings banned in the EU04:18 | July 1, 2024
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Vancouver mayor and city councillor suggest donations, sponsorships for new Kits pool02:02 | June 21, 2024
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Checking in on Oregon’s hard drug decriminalization, as B.C. draws closer to its new laws
Description
December 1, 2022
As B.C. draws closer to the day when some hard drugs are decriminalized, Global's Paul Johnson reports from Portland, Oregon, where they're two years in to a similar program, to see how it's working there.
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