The Aug. 31 event takes place at two local parks
The toxic drug epidemic shows no signs of ending
The pandemic has disrupted the usual flow of illicit drugs and more toxic fentanyl-laced substances took their place
Const. Deepak Sood was recorded Sunday saying ‘I’ll smack you’ and ‘go back to selling drugs’ to a harm reduction advocate
Announcement comes on 5-year anniversary of B.C.’s first public health emergency
The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
Provincial rate rose 107 per cent, British Columbia Coroners Service reports
Others should follow the example to deal with the other epidemic taking place, letter writer argues
The overdose crisis has only grown worse during COVID-19
More people died locally in one year than ever before
Pandemic exacerbated ongoing dire state of opioid crisis in B.C.
Iliajah Pidskalny rides to raise awareness, funds for Canadian drug policy change
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
Iliajah Pidskalny rides to raise awareness, funds for Canadian drug policy change
Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
It pins the blame largely on a lack of supports, a corrupted drug supply
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
