addictions

B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside steps away from the podium after speaking during a news conference in Vancouver, on Monday, January 30, 2023. Whiteside was at the Metro Vancouver’s mayors council on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 to discuss the issues around public drug use. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Decriminalization meant to save lives in toxic drug crisis: Whiteside

Mental Health and Addictions Minister speaks to Metro Vancouver mayors committe on public drug use

 

Trail council agreed to a one-term for BC Housing to relocate the downtown shelter to this Riverside Avenue property. Photo: Jim Bailey

Riverside residents clarify their opposition to new Trail shelter

Letter from Clarence Doherty

  • Sep 4, 2023

 

Trail council agreed to a one-term for BC Housing to relocate the downtown shelter to this Riverside Avenue property. Photo: Jim Bailey

Trail council approves 1-year permit for Riverside Avenue shelter

To read more about the shelter, visit: LetsTalkHousingbc.ca

 

Recognize this bike? Call the RCMP at 250.364.2566 to return it to the rightful owner.

Police arrest man causing disturbance at Trail hospital

The man later expressed regret about his actions

Recognize this bike? Call the RCMP at 250.364.2566 to return it to the rightful owner.
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Trail RCMP: ’We have a crisis and a long way to go’

“Everything helps … Including a little understanding of their situation.”

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Trail police catch alleged thief on camera

Suspect remains in custody pending an appearance before a judge

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Trail RCMP rescue over-heated hiker

“It is better to alert authorities and get help than to leave it too late.”

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Fruitvale mother dies from suspected overdose

Police are reporting that a Fruitvale mother of a small child has…

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“Illicit fentanyl continues to drive the crisis, which is causing deaths in large and small municipalities, towns and cities across the province,” says chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. Photo: Colin Davis on Unsplash

6 unregulated drug deaths per day in June: B.C. coroner

Coroner: This health emergency is not confined to one neighbourhood or one demographic

“Illicit fentanyl continues to drive the crisis, which is causing deaths in large and small municipalities, towns and cities across the province,” says chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. Photo: Colin Davis on Unsplash
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Trail RCMP report reveals steep rise in substance-related calls

Trail detachment released second quarter statistics last week

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This drug circulating in Trail, and surrounding cities, is believed to be connected to a number of poisonings. Photo: Interior Health

Interior Health declares drug alert for Trail

Drugs sold as Down or fentanyl are connected to a number of poisonings

This drug circulating in Trail, and surrounding cities, is believed to be connected to a number of poisonings. Photo: Interior Health
Alysha Gill, seen in an undated handout photo, says she was in and out of hospitals for anxiety and depression but did not get much say in her care so she’s hoping new standards introduced by the Health Standards Organization will help empower people when it comes to their own mental health. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alysha Gill

Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

Health Standards Organization says aim is to improve care, meet needs of Canadians

Alysha Gill, seen in an undated handout photo, says she was in and out of hospitals for anxiety and depression but did not get much say in her care so she’s hoping new standards introduced by the Health Standards Organization will help empower people when it comes to their own mental health. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alysha Gill
Five-year crime statistics chart by TCAT

TCAT fact check: Is Trail crime on the rise?

It is in the best interest of our community to offer services and support …

  • Jun 8, 2023
Five-year crime statistics chart by TCAT
Parents should have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks. Photo: Robert Collins/Unsplash

Are 4/20 events in British Columbia influencing youth marijuana use?

“The reality is THC has addictive properties that young developing brains are more susceptible to”

  • Apr 20, 2023
Parents should have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks. Photo: Robert Collins/Unsplash
Alex Delongchamp and Gurman Tatla take part in a mass group naloxone training seminar during International Overdose Awareness Day at Centennial Square in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday August 31, 2019. Youth in B.C. soon will have easier access to mental health and addiction services with new Foundry centres being expanded to more communities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

A dozen more addiction centres coming for youth in B.C.

Locations of the 12 new Foundry BC centres have yet to be identified

Alex Delongchamp and Gurman Tatla take part in a mass group naloxone training seminar during International Overdose Awareness Day at Centennial Square in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday August 31, 2019. Youth in B.C. soon will have easier access to mental health and addiction services with new Foundry centres being expanded to more communities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)

Limited addiction treatment and recovery options create care gaps in B.C. communities

Recovery advocate Guy Felicella says access to treatment needs to be easier to save more lives

Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)
People gather at Centennial Square marking the sixth anniversary of B.C. declaring overdose deaths a public health emergency in Victoria, Thursday, April 14, 2022. A First Nation on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island has declared a state of emergency over what its leadership describes as the “unrelating impact of drugs and alcohol” on its members, particularly children and youth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

B.C. First Nation declares emergency over drug and alcohol crisis

Ehattesaht First Nation on Vancouver Island says six young people have died

People gather at Centennial Square marking the sixth anniversary of B.C. declaring overdose deaths a public health emergency in Victoria, Thursday, April 14, 2022. A First Nation on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island has declared a state of emergency over what its leadership describes as the “unrelating impact of drugs and alcohol” on its members, particularly children and youth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
A gathering in the Colombo Lodge piazza pre-pandemic. Photo: Facebook

Lodge says Trail shelter relocation goes against community plan

Colombo Lodge drafts a letter of concern to the city

A gathering in the Colombo Lodge piazza pre-pandemic. Photo: Facebook
All are welcome to the Respect & Connect speaker series being held at no cost in the Trail United Church on: Monday, Feb. 6; Saturday, Feb. 25; and Tuesday, March 21. Photo: Unsplash

Join ‘Respect Connect’ talk at Trail United Church, Monday

All are welcome to the Trail Community Action Team speaker series

All are welcome to the Respect & Connect speaker series being held at no cost in the Trail United Church on: Monday, Feb. 6; Saturday, Feb. 25; and Tuesday, March 21. Photo: Unsplash
Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters march from Centennial Square to the Ministry of Health building in Victoria on April 14, 2022, the sixth anniversary of B.C. declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Chief coroner prescribes ‘urgency’ as B.C. records 2,272 toxic drug deaths in 2022

Experts call for holistic action, call response so far a failure

Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters march from Centennial Square to the Ministry of Health building in Victoria on April 14, 2022, the sixth anniversary of B.C. declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito