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Squamish and Sea to Sky programs receive federal funding for opioid crisis

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.
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Editorial: Please care, Squamish

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.
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Five crushing years after her daughter’s death, Squamish mom still fighting for secure care

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.
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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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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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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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Creating a supportive environment for recovery in Squamish: Combating substance abuse and community stigma

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.
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Squamish and the opioid crisis: Letter to my daughter — Forever 15

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.
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