“We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of this crisis”: Moms Stop the Harm holds rally for drug decriminalization October 7, 2020October 20, 2020 Kiley Verbowski At the rally, representatives from MSTH emphasized the need for an evidence-based health care approach to B.C.'s overdose crisis — rather than criminalizing drug-users.
Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Kate Korte The B.C. legislature was lit purple to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, photo by Kate Korte. For those that have lost loved ones to the overdose crisis, the rising number of...
Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Kate Korte On July 31, amid chants of “decrim now,” cowbells, and cars honking in support, over 50 supporters gathered in front of the Ministry of Health office to raise awareness for
The opioid crisis is an emergency — it’s time for governments to treat it like one July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 Martlet Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly proved that our federal, provincial, and municipal governments are able to act quickly and allot resources to a crisis, with the right amount of political
Enjoying music festivals, not the ER June 8, 2017June 7, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska A harm-reduction guide to doing festival drugs It's safe to say that it's summer time, folks, and that means it's time to gear up for all your favourite music festivals — but can...