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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 19 MIN

A decade of the toxic drug emergency on the island

from This is Vancouver Island

April 14th marks ten years since the province of B.C. declared a public health emergency for the toxic drug crisis. We’ll hear from islanders mourning their loved ones through shared art, First Nations leaders creating culturally safe responses, and service providers reflecting on what has changed… and whether it’s enough.

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