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New Westminster charts a course for addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health
New Westminster charts a course for addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health
A Closer Look: New Westminster approves five- and 10-year plans as part of its crises response pilot project.
20 people in New West died of unregulated drugs between January and September
How is New West responding to the homelessness, mental health, and toxic drug crises?
Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April
Letters: Residents react to New West’s decision on drug decriminalization motion

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Opioid Crisis - Regional Stories

Would an indoor inhalation centre reduce drug use on New West streets?
Would an indoor inhalation centre reduce drug use on New West streets?
“If no one wants people to use drugs on the streets, we need to establish spaces inside where they can use, be monitored and stay alive.”
Safe inhalation site sparks fierce debate at New West council
35 deaths in New West attributed to unregulated drugs in 2024
Pilot project gives qathet youth tools to make informed choices
Hand over going in right direction for qathet recovery centre

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