6 stories tagged #Josie Osborne

  1. Vancouver Police Redirect Drug Users to Overdose Prevention Sites Amidst Controversy
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    Vancouver Police Redirect Drug Users to Overdose Prevention Sites Amidst Controversy

    Vancouver police are directing open drug users to overdose prevention sites, sparking debate. A planned downtown site was paused, leaving taxpayers with an empty building.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding
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    B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding

    The Gill family completed a 120 km walk to raise awareness for their son's rare disease and gene therapy.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Canadian Gastrointestinal Society Criticizes BC's Slow Drug Approval Process
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    Canadian Gastrointestinal Society Criticizes BC's Slow Drug Approval Process

    A leading Canadian health group is urging British Columbia to speed up approval for advanced inflammatory bowel disease treatments, citing outdated policies and potential harm to patients.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Ronald McDonald House Expansion Halted Over Provincial Funding Gap
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    Ronald McDonald House Expansion Halted Over Provincial Funding Gap

    Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon faces potential cancellation of a $100 million expansion due to lack of provincial government commitment. Millions in private and federal funds are secured.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths
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    BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths

    British Columbia reflects on 10 years since declaring a toxic drug public health emergency, with over 18,000 lives lost and specific demographics disproportionately affected.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Elderly, Bedridden Mother Sexually Assaulted in B.C. Care Home
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    Elderly, Bedridden Mother Sexually Assaulted in B.C. Care Home

    A northern B.C. woman alleges her bedridden mother was sexually assaulted at Peace Villa Care Home. An investigation is underway.

    3mo ago 1 min read