harm reduction

‘It was set up to fail’ B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot program will not be renewed, health minister says

The three-year long exemption was launched to make it easier for drug users to reach out without fear of stigma, but Osborne said “it has not delivered the results [they]…

A guide to harm reduction services in Victoria

As B.C. continues to face a toxic drug crisis, staying safe while partying or using substances has never been more important.

AVP Men’s Circle aims to combat sexualized violence on campus

Participating in opportunities like AVP’s men’s circle is just one step students can take to make campus a safer space for everyone. By immersing oneself in these resources, you are…

UVic launches new Substance Use Health Strategy

The strategy includes recommendations following the coroner’s inquest into Ms. McIntyre-Starko’s death, which concluded in May 2025.

UVic the first university in BC to introduce a ‘Good Samaritan’ drug policy

"We would really like to see the university be proactive in communicating this policy change,” said Galway. “If it’s not communicated, then the policy might as well not exist.”

How to get your drugs checked for free

Substance is a UVic-led drug-testing research initiative that allows anyone to check the contents of their drugs.

Medical experts needed to combat drug disinformation, says Victoria addictions physician

‘It’s not so much not doing the right things — it’s not doing them at scale’ In November, Dr. Ryan Herriot made national news when he helped set up an…

B.C. Conservative Party vows to close supervised consumption sites

John Rustad, leader of the B.C. Conservative Party has vowed to eliminate supervised consumption sites (SCSs) across the province and replace them with intake centres focused on treatment and recovery…

Is the only option for treatment to leave Victoria?

It was a Wednesday evening in December. Dylan Samuels was riding his bike home from a floor hockey game when he saw a figure on a bike looming on the…