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Students seek naloxone kits in UVic dorms after fatal OD

Students seek naloxone kits in UVic dorms after fatal OD

The group is looking into having mandatory training for all students during orientation at UVic, in partnership with university administration
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Coroner's inquest will investigate death of UVic student who died from drug overdose, says premier

Coroner's inquest will investigate death of UVic student who died from drug overdose, says premier

Sidney McIntyre-Starko went into cardiac arrest following fentanyl poisoning in a UVic dorm room
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Green leader calls for child-protection workers to have social-worker training, oversight

Green leader calls for child-protection workers to have social-worker training, oversight

A bill introduced by Furstenau this week would amend the Social Workers Act to require anyone using the title “social worker” to hold a degree in social work and be registered with the B.C. College of Social Workers
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Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the amendment Monday after it was revealed child-killer Alan Schoenborn was fighting to keep his new name from being publicized.
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Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

The rebates will start going out in late May to all personal and commercial customers who had an active eligible basic insurance policy in February.
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Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

The move comes after a public outcry about open drug use in city streets and in hospitals.
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Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Homeowners can apply for forgivable loans for as much as half the total cost of renovations, up to a maximum of $40,000, to build basement and garden suites
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Recriminalizing drug use will help, but won't stop random violence, Victoria police chief says

Recriminalizing drug use will help, but won't stop random violence, Victoria police chief says

There will still be people “struggling on our streets” with mental illness, addiction, intoxication or anger issues, Del Manak says
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Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line
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Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

While public drug use needs to end, Eby said arresting someone struggling with addiction and taking them to court does not deal with addiction or save lives.
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