B.C.’s premier says he disagrees with the province’s top doctor when it comes to the legalization of illicit drugs. The comments came after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry testified at a federal parliamentary standing committee on health on May 30. The committee has been hearing from experts on Canada’s drug crisis since last year, … Read more
A new study from Ireland has found that flavoured vapes may produce over 100 toxic chemicals that cause immediate harm when inhaled. Vaping products work by heating chemicals to high temperatures that form an aerosol that is then inhaled. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, used artificial intelligence to see how chemicals from 180 vape … Read more
The B.C. government says it will ban drug use in all public spaces, including parks and hospitals, as part of a major overhaul of its drug decriminalization pilot project. The move comes amid a raging debate over the province’s approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and “safe supply.” Premier David Eby … Read more
Eight years to the day after British Columbia declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby said the toxic drug crisis has had a “catastrophic impact” on families and communities. “Every life taken by this crisis is a loss to our community — they are friends, parents, siblings and children. To the families, friends and … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2024 9:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot’in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency. The Cariboo area nation … Read more
