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In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy

Intervention without human rights goes by many names — involuntary institutionalization, compulsory drug treatment, “coerced care,” forced abstinence or a combination of all of those terms.

The Conversation

As we fight the Alberta and B.C. wildfires, we must also plan for future disasters

British Columbia and Alberta are on fire. Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate in Alberta, while much of B.C. is already experiencing higher-than-usual wildfire risk. With more than 150 fires currently burning across the two provinces, a hazardous haze is blanketing Calgary and affecting air quality as…

The Conversation

RS MP Laxman demands fee reimbursement for all BC students

State government ceiling of 10000 rank for OBC scholarship is denying education right to many OBC students, says BJP OBC morcha national president K. Lakshman

The Hindu

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New agreements between First Nations and B.C. government a step toward fulfilling Canada's treaty obligations

Treaty 8 First Nations and the government of British Columbia have recently concluded two historical agreements on Treaty Land Entitlement and land and resource management.

The Conversation

Cities must take immediate action against 'renovictions' to address housing crisis

Amid all the discussions about constructing new housing, existing affordable housing is being overlooked. A recent study found that 322,000 affordable homes were lost across Canada between 2011 and 2016 compared to the construction of only 60,000 new houses for those in greatest need of housing.

The Conversation

British Columbia's coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America

As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.

The Conversation

Inclusive child care must support children with disabilities

In 2022, we spent several months listening to parents of young children with support needs as part of our study about inclusive and equitable child care in British Columbia.

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Decriminalizing hard drugs in B.C. will help reduce the stigma of substance abuse

Substance use disorder is a chronic but treatable medical condition.

The Conversation

Are Herring Making a Comeback in BC?

The fish all but disappeared from the shorelines around Squamish in the mid-1970s. Locals are monitoring signs of hope

The Walrus

Why the drug poisoning crisis in B.C. won't be addressed by the new decriminalization policy

On the same day that British Columbia began a new era in drug policy with the decriminalization of simple possession of some drugs, the province’s chief coroner provided a devastating update about the number of lives lost to illicit drugs during the previous year.

The Conversation

Why is Canada snubbing internationally trained doctors during a health-care crisis?

Internationally trained doctors are being sidelined in Canada while six million Canadians do not have a family doctor.

The Conversation

On World AIDS Day, Canada must lead the way in combating HIV-AIDS

Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day. As researchers focused on fighting the HIV-AIDS epidemic, we are increasingly concerned all the progress made in the fight against the virus is at risk.

The Conversation

Could an Indigenous-Owned Pipeline Be a Force for Good?

A wealth gap exists between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Some First Nations believe buying the Trans Mountain pipeline might fix it

The Walrus

“The New Residential School System”: How a First Nation Rallied Against the Foster Care System

A six-year-old Gitxsan girl was removed from her community in northern British Columbia. The community brought her back

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Drug overdoses in public bathrooms are common: new tools could prevent harm and improve response

The drug poisoning crisis in Canada is at its worst in British Columbia, with over 10,000 lives lost since 2016. A key setting for overdoses in B.C. is bathrooms, though this information has not always been readily available.

Birmingham Post

Drax agrees deal for US pellet plant stake as it vehemently defends Canadian forestry work amid BBC claims

Panorama programme dismissed by North Yorkshire power giant bosses as supply chain secured in $22m deal

The Hindu

Jagan has no sincere love for BCs, says TDP leader

Why no BC MLA from Chittoor has been made a Minister, asks Dhulipalla

The Conversation

Why major Canadian railways must no longer be permitted to police themselves

Major railways in Canada, alone among private sector corporations, have their own police forces with full investigative and jurisdictional powers over accidents on, or near, their property.

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SWMBRD Announces Successful Testing of Factory Boards

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - September 16, 2022: SWMBRD Sports Inc. (CSE:SWIM, 'CNCompany") is pleased to announce the successful completion of field testing of the first two of the mass production (ACE-TECH) version of its proprietary swimboard (the "SWMBRD"). The boards were thoroughly tested for performance in all relevant aquatic…

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A bridge to nowhere: Natural gas will not lead Canada to a sustainable energy future

The Canadian government has used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the removal of Russian natural gas exports to justify increasing natural gas production in Canada. Much of the necessary infrastructure for producing and transporting this liquefied natural gas (LNG) would, however, take years to develop, locking Canada into an emissions…

Benzinga

SUSTAINN, AREV's Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods discussed in leading article in HealthHIV

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - August 25, 2022 - AREV LIFE SCIENCES GLOBAL CORP. (CSE:AREV) (CSE:AREV) (OTC:AREVF) ("AREV" or the "Company") AREV Life Sciences Global Corporation announces today the coverage of in HealthHIV.org Article titled Another Horseman. The article can be read at https://healthhiv.org/resource/another-horseman/.

Benzinga

AREV Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, BC / TheNewswire / August 10, 2022 / AREV LIFE SCIENCES GLOBAL CORP. (CSE:AREV) (OTC:AREVF) ("AREV" or the "Company") AREV Life Sciences Global Corporation announces a corporate update on progress of its business streams.

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Izotropic Finalizes Engineering and Development Transition to the United States; Establishes Operations in Primary Target Market

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - August 11, 2022 – Izotropic Corporation ("Izotropic" or the "Company") (CSE:IZO) (OTC:IZOZF) (FSE:1R3), a MedTech company commercializing IzoView, an advanced three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) breast imaging platform for the more accurate detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, is pleased to report the Company has successfully…

The Conversation

A summer of discontent? Why public sector workers are preparing to strike in B.C.

Successful unionization drives targeting corporate employers like Amazon and Starbucks have been big news in 2022. But much larger scale collective action in the Canadian public sector may also be on the cards.

The Independent UK

Suspect in custody after multiple shootings in Canada leaves one dead, several victims injured

A spokesperson for the RCMP confirmed to CBC that there were several victims, but did not specify how many and at least one person has died

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