2. Naming a Crisis: the toxic drug crisis.

In this episode of “Under the Influence", we look back on 10 years since BC declared toxic drug deaths a public health emergency. Over 18,000 people have lost their lives since 2016. How do we honour our lost loved ones, and where do we go from here? Host Amanda Farrell-Low speaks with Dr. Bernie Pauly, a scientist at CISUR and UVic nursing professor, who looks back at what happened when the declaration was made, and what we have seen since in terms of policy. She also speaks with Stephanie Harrington, who lost her brother to toxic drugs, and is coordinating a community art show to honour those who have died. The Naming a Crisis community art show runs April 7-26 at the Victoria Arts Council pop-up gallery in the Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria. You can find more info at https://namingacrisis.ca/april-exhibit/If you have any feedback about this episode, please email us at [email protected]