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Opinion: We cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem!

Opinion: We cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem!

Current Richmond city councillor weighs in on the on-going drug poisoning crisis.
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Opinion: It feels like my son was murdered

Opinion: It feels like my son was murdered

The toxic drug crisis has claimed thousands of lives in B.C. including the son of Richmond News’ assistant editor Maria Rantanen.
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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
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Richmond families fight stigma surrounding toxic drug overdose crisis

Richmond families fight stigma surrounding toxic drug overdose crisis

‘And with something like the opioid crisis… the cost of a single mistake is so high’: Louise Coatta
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There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record
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Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

A survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows strong support for safe supply, and near unanimity on the seriousness of the issue
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Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

The costs of B.C. and North America’s toxic drug overdose crisis continue to climb as stakeholders seek solutions to an international problem
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