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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

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
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Here are the Squamish police briefs for last week

Here are the Squamish police briefs for last week

Assault with a weapon. Trespassing. Driver and cyclist collision. Stolen licence plate.
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BC Ferries issues one-year ban to driver who boarded without permission

BC Ferries issues one-year ban to driver who boarded without permission

Sunshine Coast RCMP were called to the Langdale ferry terminal after a man threatened staff and drove aggressively
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'Breathtaking — a miracle': Lower Mainland couple win $675,000, plan Disneyland trip

'Breathtaking — a miracle': Lower Mainland couple win $675,000, plan Disneyland trip

“We also never had a honeymoon when we got married, so maybe we will do that and renew our vows sometime down the road.”
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Images: Stanley Park’s long-abandoned polar bear enclosure could become a Nordic sauna

Images: Stanley Park’s long-abandoned polar bear enclosure could become a Nordic sauna

From full of bears to nearly bare
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Opinion: Squamish harm reduction services are working

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.
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Updated: Squamish's Fawn Lake wildfire 'being held'

Updated: Squamish's Fawn Lake wildfire 'being held'

The East of Fawn Lake fire is said to be near the Cheekye River. It was discovered at about 5:30 p.m. on May 29.
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There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. 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
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Letters: Erase the stigma for the chance of a better understanding community, Squamish

Letters: Erase the stigma for the chance of a better understanding community, Squamish

Also, 'Not all who wander are lost'.
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Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

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
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