33 h. ago New guidance lays out when B.C. doctors can and can’t use involuntary treatment

The new guidance is meant to inform healthcare providers on the circumstances under which the Mental Health Act can be used to obtain involuntary treatment for a patient.

Economics

3 d. ago Tariff Panic on Wall Street Pressures Trump to Speed Up Tax Cuts

As Donald Trump’s tariffs send markets into a tailspin, pressure is mounting on the president to speed up his main proposal for juicing the economy: a sweeping tax bill.

Economics

8 d. ago B.C. pressured to speed up involuntary treatment rollout after attack on VPD officer

While B.C.'s 2025 budget nodded towards work already underway on involuntary treatment, it did not lay out any specific new spending measures.

Events

8 d. ago VPD officer suffers serious injuries after being slashed in DTES

Two officers were on patrol in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Tuesday when a man attacked them with an 'edged weapon.'

Events

9 d. ago Focus on tariffs squeezes crime and public safety to side note in B.C. budget

The budget includes just $325 million in new spending over three years focused on public safety measures and is virtually silent on the hot-button issue of involuntary treatment.

Economics

9 d. ago Opinion: Community treatment orders can provide support with dignity

On Feb. 24, the Alberta government announced $180 million in funding for two involuntary, secured addiction treatment centres. It is part of a compassionate intervention act that would allow doctors, family members or law enforcement to request treatment for individuals who are a danger to themselves and others. It recognizes two important factors when it […]

Economics

2 w. ago Wednesday's letters: Mandatory drug treatment sites laudable

The Alberta government has committed to establishing involuntary treatment centres for the most serious of addicts. Good for them. Sadly, along the way, they will have to endure attacks from those who say that the rights of the addicts are being abused and that alternative approaches (i.e. supervised consumption and safe supply) are more “humane.” […]

Economics

2 w. ago ‘I thought he was going to kill me’: Video captures unprovoked attack on VPD officer

Three and a half years after he was viciously assaulted while responding to a call in downtown Vancouver, the patrol officer became emotional reciting his own words.

Events

2 w. ago Alberta to build mandatory drug treatment centres, one of them in Calgary

But involuntary treatment has been greeted skeptically by some addictions experts, with research questioning its effectiveness

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

The government of Alberta has announced plans to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres in the province, in Edmonton and Calgary.

Economics