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Local Opioid Crisis News
Local Opioid Crisis News
Squamish and Sea to Sky programs receive federal funding for opioid crisis
Federal funding of $20 million announced for local pain and harm reduction programs.
Jul 6, 2023 3:56 PM
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Editorial: Please care, Squamish
Because if you care, you will ask questions of the media, each other, yourselves, our community leaders, law enforcement and governments.
May 30, 2023 6:19 PM
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Five crushing years after her daughter’s death, Squamish mom still fighting for secure care
Brenda Doherty’s 15-year-old daughter Steffanie Georgina-Anne Lawrence died from a fentanyl overdose in 2018; current government supports voluntary care instead.
May 30, 2023 5:06 PM
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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis
As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
May 30, 2023 1:05 PM
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Opinion: Squamish harm reduction services are working
A group told me that they had experienced homelessness and struggled with substance abuse elsewhere, but the OPS and Under One Roof had since helped them tremendously.
May 30, 2023 10:50 AM
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There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all СÀ¶ÊÓƵ health areas last year
The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record
May 30, 2023 10:00 AM
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Letters: Erase the stigma for the chance of a better understanding community, Squamish
Also, 'Not all who wander are lost'.
May 30, 2023 9:07 AM
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Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds
A survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows strong support for safe supply, and near unanimity on the seriousness of the issue
May 30, 2023 9:00 AM
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Creating a supportive environment for recovery in Squamish: Combating substance abuse and community stigma
‘When you start feeling accepted as you are, I don't think it can be overstated the impact that can have on someone's psychology,’ says the co-ordinator with the Sea to Sky Community Action Team.
May 30, 2023 8:30 AM
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Squamish and the opioid crisis: Letter to my daughter — Forever 15
This is a letter from Brenda Doherty to her daughter Steffanie Lawrence who died of toxic drug poisoning in 2018.
May 30, 2023 8:00 AM
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