The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
From periphery to focal point: Taking community direction to challenge assumptions
April 07, 2026 | Simon Fraser University
The idea for a Downtown Eastside police accountability initiative flowed from the memberships of VANDU and the Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society (WAHRS) to the academy. In other words – it came from the community to the university, rather than from the university and imposed on a communi...
World Cup visitors need to be warned about Vancouver’s toxic drug supply, advocates say
March 30, 2026 | CTV News
With the World Cup now just over two months away, harm reduction advocates are urging health authorities and other stakeholders to communicate with visitors about the risks of Vancouver’s toxic illicit drug supply. “We know that with an event like this and with all of the excitement and the part...
Familywood Releases New Clinical Guide to Support Families Affected by Addiction
March 25, 2026 | Globe and Mail
Developed with leading clinicians and researchers across Canada, the guide addresses the overlooked emotional and psychological toll addiction takes on families. Penticton, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 25, 2026) – Familywood, a virtual clinical counselling practice dedi...
The power of hope: First Nations gather to address the toxic drug crisis
March 24, 2026 | CKPG Today
PRINCE GEORGE — Carrier Sekani Family Services organized a meeting among several First Nations, local and provincial leaders, and community organizations to discuss how to address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Speaking at this event was Guy Felicella, a B.C. man who spent close to two decades bat...
Why enforcement sweeps are unlikely to fix Calgary’s downtown disorder
March 23, 2026 | CBC News
In recent months, Calgary police have carried out three day-long safety blitzes, parading out dozens of officers to flood an area with their increased presence — at least, temporarily. The goal? To reduce crime and nuisance behaviour, both in perception and actuality. But despite the show of force...
