BC halts overdose prevention centers at Vancouver Island hospitals amid policy shifts.

British Columbia has halted plans to open overdose prevention centers at three hospitals on Vancouver Island, despite prior planning efforts. The decision came in April following Premier David Eby's shift on drug decriminalization policies. Critics argue the move undermines efforts to address the toxic drug crisis, while Island Health refers questions to the provincial health ministry, which hasn't confirmed if the project will resume.

November 30, 2024
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