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Richmond Coun. Kash Heed chalks up premier's intervention to politicization of a health issue that ought to be treated equally across all communities.

Richmond Coun. Kash Heed chalks up premier's intervention to politicization of a health issue that ought to be treated equally across all communities.

The day after protesters took to Richmond City Hall to oppose council’s motion to explore an overdose prevention site nearby the hospital, the premier’s office directed Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to issue a statement to media and the public that such a site would not be moving forward.

After months of trying to find a suitable location, Vancouver Coastal Health has secured a new home for the Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention site.

Vancouver city councillors have approved changes to the city's bylaws aimed at helping refresh a downtown entertainment district and expanding the number of businesses that can offer alcohol.

Vancouver could be loosening liquor regulations by lifting the limits on where new bars, pubs, and night clubs can open in the city and by broadening the types of businesses allowed to serve booze.

These clinics have radically changed how addicts are treated and reduced opioid overdoses in other countries. But the U.S. cities trying to open one are facing intense pushback.

The recent focus has been on banning drug use in playgrounds and parks. But advocates say that’s a red herring.

North America’s first legal supervised consumption site has welcomed 4 million people and reversed 17,000 overdoses.

Canada’s 1st supervised drug injection site celebrates 20 years; Insite on East Hastings was North America’s only legal facility when opened in 2003.