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Advocacy group shut out of Richmond drug policy forum

Advocacy group shut out of Richmond drug policy forum

The Prosper symposium was moved suddenly from Vancouver to Richmond.
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Richmond family petitions for national campaign against toxic drugs

Richmond family petitions for national campaign against toxic drugs

Curtis Tablotney passed away in 2022 from a toxic drug overdose.
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How do Richmond schools respond to drug overdoses and poisonings?

How do Richmond schools respond to drug overdoses and poisonings?

A UVic student's tragic death has sparked a conversation about emergency protocols on B.C. campuses.
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Four Richmond lives lost to toxic drugs in March

Four Richmond lives lost to toxic drugs in March

B.C. recorded a total of 192 toxic drug deaths in March, 15 more than February.
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Column: B.C. right to tweak drug decriminalization, rather than ending it outright

Column: B.C. right to tweak drug decriminalization, rather than ending it outright

B.C.'s three-year drug decriminalization pilot project was enacted on Jan. 31 last year.
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BC United launches petition against drug consumption site in Richmond Hospital

BC United launches petition against drug consumption site in Richmond Hospital

B.C. is not designating overdose prevention sites in local hospitals, says Minister of Health
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Letters: Stop drug use, especially in hospitals

Letters: Stop drug use, especially in hospitals

Richmond News reader advocates for harsh punishment for dealers and mandatory rehab for those with substance-use disorder.
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BC Conservative petition calls on Richmond council to apologize

BC Conservative petition calls on Richmond council to apologize

The BC Coroners Service notes the life expectancy of men has gone down due to the toxic drug crisis.
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Raucous Richmond meeting ends in vote to explore safe consumption site

Raucous Richmond meeting ends in vote to explore safe consumption site

Coun. Alexa Loo switched her vote to a 'no' saying motion was 'overly prescriptive.'
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Video: Emotions run high at Richmond discussion about safe-consumption site

Video: Emotions run high at Richmond discussion about safe-consumption site

Compassion for people struggling with substance use but fear of drug use being normalized were some of the messages conveyed to Richmond city council.
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