B.C.’s top doctor calls on federal government to decriminalize people who use drugs, provide safer supply
Videos
-
B.C.’s top doctor calls on federal government to decriminalize people who use drugs, provide safer supply06:41 | July 16, 2020 -
BC’s wildfire fight02:11 | 3 hours ago -
The federal government has announced more funding to prevent gender-based violence. But is it enough?06:55 | 3 hours ago -
Chronic ER closures in rural communities02:14 | 4 hours ago -
Surrey Cares-Free to Play funding for outdoor play04:18 | 10 hours ago -
Keeping DTES residents cool04:58 | July 19, 2026 -
Untitled05:18 | July 19, 2026 -
Heat and air quality alerts for southern interior04:48 | July 18, 2026 -
Charities struggle to replace school meals during summer02:01 | July 17, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1621:17 | July 16, 2026 -
Family desperate for funding for overseas treatment for nine-year-old son02:27 | July 15, 2026 -
VPD warns about e-scooters after two more collisions, one fatal02:14 | July 14, 2026 -
Striking nurses take down picket lines as mediated talks begin02:03 | July 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: B.C. nurses stepping off the picket lines amid mediation02:07 | July 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder04:02 | July 14, 2026 -
ER closure concerns02:10 | July 13, 2026 -
Vancouver Mayor slams BC gov’t over no new involuntary care beds -
Controversy over calls to go ‘beyond the mandate’ amid B.C. nurses job action02:10 | July 12, 2026 -
BC Nurses’ Union expands job action to Vancouver Island02:22 | July 12, 2026 -
Mediation begins in B.C. nurses labour dispute as more picket lines go up05:43 | July 12, 2026 -
Beating the ‘summer blues’05:01 | July 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Hometown Heroes Lottery supports healthcare05:25 | July 10, 2026 -
BC Nurses’ Union to expand job action02:00 | July 9, 2026 -
Castlegar man granted access to cancer drug02:04 | July 9, 2026 -
90-year-old Vancouver marathon runner continues to chase goals02:20 | July 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: The health risks of wildfire smoke05:00 | July 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: Healthy skin and causes for concern03:53 | July 8, 2026 -
B.C. government under pressure to settle nurses’ dispute04:29 | July 8, 2026 -
B.C. Nurses escalates job action with picket line outside VGH02:03 | July 7, 2026 -
Anchoring Change: The push to start substance-use education earlier04:41 | July 6, 2026 -
Warning of murky water amid issues with wastewater treatment plant02:05 | July 5, 2026 -
BC nurses’ strike highlights strain on rural healthcare04:56 | July 5, 2026
-
B.C.’s top doctor calls on federal government to decriminalize people who use drugs, provide safer supply06:41 | July 16, 2020
-
BC’s wildfire fight02:11 | 3 hours ago
-
The federal government has announced more funding to prevent gender-based violence. But is it enough?06:55 | 3 hours ago
-
Chronic ER closures in rural communities02:14 | 4 hours ago
-
Surrey Cares-Free to Play funding for outdoor play04:18 | 10 hours ago
-
Keeping DTES residents cool04:58 | July 19, 2026
-
Untitled05:18 | July 19, 2026
-
Heat and air quality alerts for southern interior04:48 | July 18, 2026
-
Charities struggle to replace school meals during summer02:01 | July 17, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1621:17 | July 16, 2026
-
Family desperate for funding for overseas treatment for nine-year-old son02:27 | July 15, 2026
-
VPD warns about e-scooters after two more collisions, one fatal02:14 | July 14, 2026
-
Striking nurses take down picket lines as mediated talks begin02:03 | July 14, 2026
-
Health Matters: B.C. nurses stepping off the picket lines amid mediation02:07 | July 14, 2026
-
Health Matters: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder04:02 | July 14, 2026
-
ER closure concerns02:10 | July 13, 2026
-
Vancouver Mayor slams BC gov’t over no new involuntary care beds| July 13, 2026
-
Controversy over calls to go ‘beyond the mandate’ amid B.C. nurses job action02:10 | July 12, 2026
-
BC Nurses’ Union expands job action to Vancouver Island02:22 | July 12, 2026
-
Mediation begins in B.C. nurses labour dispute as more picket lines go up05:43 | July 12, 2026
-
Beating the ‘summer blues’05:01 | July 12, 2026
-
Health Matters: Hometown Heroes Lottery supports healthcare05:25 | July 10, 2026
-
BC Nurses’ Union to expand job action02:00 | July 9, 2026
-
Castlegar man granted access to cancer drug02:04 | July 9, 2026
-
90-year-old Vancouver marathon runner continues to chase goals02:20 | July 9, 2026
-
Health Matters: The health risks of wildfire smoke05:00 | July 9, 2026
-
Health Matters: Healthy skin and causes for concern03:53 | July 8, 2026
-
B.C. government under pressure to settle nurses’ dispute04:29 | July 8, 2026
-
B.C. Nurses escalates job action with picket line outside VGH02:03 | July 7, 2026
-
Anchoring Change: The push to start substance-use education earlier04:41 | July 6, 2026
-
Warning of murky water amid issues with wastewater treatment plant02:05 | July 5, 2026
-
BC nurses’ strike highlights strain on rural healthcare04:56 | July 5, 2026
B.C.’s top doctor calls on federal government to decriminalize people who use drugs, provide safer supply
Description
July 16, 2020
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry became emotional Thursday as she responded to a 'tragic' record number of overdose deaths in British Columbia last month. Dr. Henry calls on more support for drug users in the community and action from the federal government to decriminalize people who use illicit drugs.
National News
-
Trump says Canada’s wildfires are ‘poisoning’ US air, presses Carney for action0:565 hours ago -
Global National: July 19, 202622:087 hours ago -
Argentina and Spain face off in FIFA World Cup final2:157 hours ago -
The benefits and detriments of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup2:107 hours ago -
Calgary police blast songs from The Lion King, Frozen to help find missing boy1:518 hours ago -
US soldier killed in Iraq during controlled detonation of downed Iranian drone1:379 hours ago -
CCTV footage shows Israeli settlers’ attack on Palestinian village1:0215 hours ago -
Spain takes on Argentina in FIFA World Cup final7:5110 hours ago -
New housing construction in Canada slows, but rentals keep going up2:162 days ago -
Global National: July 18, 202621:261 day ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
BC’s wildfire fight2:117 hours ago -
Argentina and Spain face off in FIFA World Cup final2:157 hours ago -
Premier Ford visits Thunder Bay as Ontario fires force evacuations2:191 day ago -
Crews trying to get upper hand on Brunswick Complex wildfire2:061 day ago -
Ford says no limit on wildfire spending as Ontario battles nearly 200 fires0:431 day ago -
Indian activist ‘forcibly’ hospitalized on Day 21 of hunger strike demanding government accountability2:442 days ago -
7.3-magnitude earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat in Mexico, Guatemala1:162 days ago -
Canada, Mexico ‘deeply integrated, preserving CUSMA,’ Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says1:063 days ago -
Ontario wildfires: Danger remains despite Thursday being a ‘fairly good day’3:283 days ago -
Michigan congressman criticizes Canada over cross-border wildfire smoke0:313 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: July 19, 202622:087 hours ago -
Global National: July 18, 202621:261 day ago -
Global National: July 1721:512 days ago -
Global National: July 1622:133 days ago -
Global National: July 1521:574 days ago -
Global National: July 1422:085 days ago -
Global National: July 1322:006 days ago -
Global National: July 1219:231 week ago -
Global National: July 1121:101 week ago -
Global National: July 1021:261 week ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6:00 Toronto: July 15, 202623:514 days ago -
Toronto mayor welcomes FIFA decision to allow soft water bottles at World Cup matches0:471 month ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:292 months ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:013 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:163 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:061 month ago -
Toronto kicks-off spring cleanup campaign1:393 months ago -
Toronto man found guilty of murdering husband in 20212:051 month ago -
U.S. consulate in Toronto hit by gunfire, police declare national security incident1:514 months ago -
Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants, some move to become VPs3:534 months ago
Canada
-
Celebrating Toronto’s Junior Caribbean Carnival2:177 hours ago -
BC’s wildfire fight2:117 hours ago -
Mike Bernier chosen as new CentreBC leader2:131 day ago -
Crews trying to get upper hand on Brunswick Complex wildfire2:061 day ago -
Ford says no limit on wildfire spending as Ontario battles nearly 200 fires0:431 day ago -
Gordie Howe bridge: ‘no distance’ between Canada, U.S. on profit-sharing deal, Hoekstra says7:251 day ago -
Halifax Pride Parade takes over the city2:041 day ago -
Disaster and emergency management expert discusses festival safety7:541 day ago -
Court finds ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation0:342 days ago -
4 injured in Scarborough street racing collision2:401 day ago
U.S. News
-
US soldier killed in Iraq during controlled detonation of downed Iranian drone1:379 hours ago -
What fixed daylight time in the U.S. would mean for Canada1:491 day ago -
DHS threatens to jail US election officials who refuse new Trump voting measures2:091 day ago -
Trump exaggerates election integrity concerns in latest primetime address1:532 days ago -
Wildfire smoke from Canada engulfs US cities as air quality plummets2:453 days ago -
Trump hails release of detained US citizen in Iran as ‘gesture of goodwill’1:533 days ago -
Texas floods: Guadalupe River surges as rain continues2:503 days ago -
U.S. Navy investigating low floyover of Florida beach by ‘Blue Angel’1:003 days ago -
Trump resumes ICE traffic stops despite fatal shootings in Texas, Maine1:564 days ago -
Heavy flooding inundates Uvalde, TX1:225 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Ukraine strikes Russia amid political turmoil in Kyiv2:071 day ago -
Indian activist ‘forcibly’ hospitalized on Day 21 of hunger strike demanding government accountability2:442 days ago -
U.S. allegedly attacked civilian sites in Iran as Trump says war is going well1:342 days ago -
7.3-magnitude earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat in Mexico, Guatemala1:162 days ago -
Canada, Mexico ‘deeply integrated, preserving CUSMA,’ Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says1:063 days ago -
Michigan congressman criticizes Canada over cross-border wildfire smoke0:313 days ago -
Will Canada have guardrails on selling arms to Saudi Arabia? Here’s the defence minister’s response3:593 days ago -
Roberts Bank terminal expansion referred to Major Projects Office2:103 days ago -
How Lionel Messi met baby Lamine Yamal 19 years before their World Cup final1:503 days ago -
Ukrainians protest after Zelenskyy fires defence minister1:513 days ago
Politics
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1915:326 hours ago -
Chronic ER closures in rural communities2:146 hours ago -
International students demand answers after private Quebec colleges shut down2:078 hours ago -
CCTV footage shows Israeli settlers’ attack on Palestinian village1:0215 hours ago -
Global National: July 18, 202621:261 day ago -
DHS threatens to jail US election officials who refuse new Trump voting measures2:091 day ago -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1817:161 day ago -
Mike Bernier chosen as new CentreBC leader2:131 day ago -
Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: July 1712:302 days ago -
Eby says interprovincial trade barriers will be on the agenda for meeting next week2:032 days ago
Health and Wellness
-
BC’s wildfire fight2:117 hours ago -
Wildfire smoke and your health: expert advice from a lung surgeon5:361 day ago -
How wildfire smoke impacts respiratory health3:313 days ago -
Anaplasmosis cases on the rise in Kingston1:523 days ago -
Health Matters: Lettuce confirmed as source of U.S. cyclospora outbreak2:133 days ago -
Health Matters: Toronto air quality ranked worst in the world2:115 days ago -
Health Matters: B.C. nurses stepping off the picket lines amid mediation2:076 days ago -
Health Matters: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder4:026 days ago -
Report calls for better worker safety with workplace injuries from violence tripling in last decade1:076 days ago -
ER closure concerns2:106 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
BC’s wildfire fight2:117 hours ago -
BC Rogers customer falls victim to sophisticated delivery scam4:093 days ago -
‘Operation Hard Ball’ suspects in court2:241 week ago -
Stranger attack victim speaks out after release of suspect2:312 weeks ago -
More details about extortion-related convictions2:181 month ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:232 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:583 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:384 months ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:305 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:136 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:597 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3715 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4922 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0526 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2534 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0044 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5747 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1548 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1251 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3845 months ago