Compassion Is Key To Solving Toxic Drug Crisis, B.C.’s Retiring Chief Coroner Says

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Compassion is key to solving toxic drug crisis, B.C.’s retiring chief coroner says2 days ago

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2 days agoNewsDuration 8:15Toxic drugs have killed nearly 14,000 people in British Columbia since 2016, making drug deaths a dominant issue during Lisa Lapointe’s tenure as chief coroner. She talks to The National’s Ian Hanomansing about advocating for a ‘safer supply’ and why compassion would go a long way in solving the drug crisis.

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