A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of two harm-reduction activists convicted of drug trafficking who argued they were doing it to reduce the harms caused by toxic drugs.

Premier Danielle Smith was overcome with emotion as she launched into speech at an online forum Saturday.

Mayors in the Okanagan are specifically pointing to unused capacity at the Oliver facility as a potential location for mandatory care.

Without renewal of key funding set to expire by the B.C. government, a long-term solution could be unattainable.

Staff at Henwood Treatment Centre were told last week program ending, future of facility uncertain

The province has decided not to open a proposed overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver.

“Involuntary care” might sound great on the campaign trail, but it won’t result in lasting improvements to public safety.

For the second time in a month, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has issued a public letter slamming the B.C. government for failing to deliver new involuntary care beds within his city—but is that actually a ...

Major purchasing provinces like Ontario and Quebec still have not resumed stocking U.S. alcohol

Wildfires south of the border are responsible for “much” of the smoke that has prompted an air quality warning in one region of B.C., according to officials.

Despite the number of drug deaths in B.C. dropping in May, officials say overdoses have hit a record high.

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities — nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and ...