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Unpacking 10 years of a public health emergency

Apr 17, 2026

People First Radio
Unpacking 10 years of a public health emergency
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Bernie Pauly of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and the University of Victoria speaks about how the toxic drug crisis has unfolded over 10 years as a declared public health emergency. Also featuring the voices of Amanda Farrell-Low, Stephanie Harrington, and Sarah Lee.

Two people at opposite ends of a table are writing on large cardboard signs

Amanda Farrell-Low (left) and Stephanie Harrington prepare signs ahead of a rally in Victoria marking the 10th anniversary of the declaration of a public health emergency.

A group of people gathered with signs under a tent

A group of people attending a rally in front of the B.C. Legislature Tuesday, April 14th, to mark the 10th anniversary of a public health emergency being declared in the province due to increased drug poisoning events and deaths.

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