CTV reporter Penny Daflos

CTV’s Penny Daflos Series on BC’s Toxic Drug Crisis, Harm Reduction, Recovery and Supportive Housing

August 31, 2025 oceansidecat 0

CTV reporter Penny Daflos has published a five-part series on BC’s toxic drug crisis. Please visit and watch each episode individually. How BC’s approach to toxic drugs and addiction is changing. https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/how-bcs-approach-to-toxic-drugs-and-addiction-is-changing-in-a-highly-politicized-atmosphere/ The toxic drug crisis has claimed thousands of lives across North America in recent years and policymakers have […]

Sarah Lovegrove speaks at the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day. By Joe Pugh.

CHLY Radio Nanaimo presents

August 29, 2025 oceansidecat 0

Mid Island prepares to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. A radio conversation with our own Jamie Baird. Also included in the broadcast were Shannon Witham — Regional Harm Reduction Coordinator, Island Health. Dr. Mark Cachia — Interim Medical Health Officer, Nanaimo and Oceanside Region. Jamie Baird — Coordinator, Oceanside Community […]