B.C. premier's office directed overdose site messaging
Richmond Coun. Kash Heed chalks up premier's intervention to politicization of a health issue that ought to be treated equally across all communities.
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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.