Bc Decriminalization News Today

Psychedelics are an opportunity to do better than our past drug control strategies. Adults should be trusted to make the right decisions, but policymakers should ensure they do so fully informed.

In May, 176 more people were killed by toxic drugs in BC.

Drug user advocate Jerry Martin opened the shop, based out of a mobile trailer, Wednesday evening in the city’s Downtown Eastside.

Drug user advocate Jerry Martin opened the shop, based out of a mobile trailer, Wednesday evening in the city's Downtown Eastside.

Mayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.

Mayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.

Advocates plan protest after at least 171 people died in September.