Harm Reduction – West Coast Current

What’s at Stake for Kelowna as Leaders Debate Closing the Downtown Supervised Consumption Site

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas asks the federal government not to renew the license for the downtown supervised consumption site, sparking debate over local health services.

General3 months ago

Canada Reports Significant 23% Drop in Opioid Deaths for 2025 as Federal Policies Take Hold

Canada reports a 23% decline in opioid deaths for 2025, showing real progress through health measures, though officials warn that challenges remain.

Canada Stories6 months ago

Ontario Defunds Seven Supervised Consumption Sites in Major Shift Toward Abstinence-Based Care

Ontario cuts funding for seven supervised consumption sites, shifting $550M to abstinence-based HART hubs. Health experts warn of rising overdose risks.

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What’s at Stake for Kelowna as Leaders Debate Closing the Downtown Supervised Consumption Site

Canada Reports Significant 23% Drop in Opioid Deaths for 2025 as Federal Policies Take Hold

Ontario Defunds Seven Supervised Consumption Sites in Major Shift Toward Abstinence-Based Care

Why a Former Island Mountie Received a Conditional Discharge After Court Hearing

BC Conservative Defector Teresa Wat Joins New Provincial Party Caucus

Why Revelstoke Leaders Are Demanding Immediate Highway 1 Safety Changes

Abbotsford-Mission candidates clash on spending, taxes and trust ahead of byelection

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Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

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Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard

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