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“Radical harm reduction activists have removed hope from the equation, replacing treatment, recovery, and a real future, with a system that enables ongoing use" ~~ Gwen O’Mahony The opioid crisis in British Columbia has claimed far too many lives, but the loss of my sister hurt me the most. Shortly after I began as a BC Conservative candidate in the provincial election last year, my sister, Tina, overdosed. The toxicology report revealed a concoction of both physician-prescribed and street drugs, but we knew it was the fentanyl that killed her. Losing a loved one is an unimaginable pain. With an overdose, it’s not just the finality of death that’s heartbreaking, but the years of soul-crushing addiction that preceded it ... CLICK HERE for the full story

  “We have a situation where vulnerable seniors, many with mobility issues or dementia, are housed directly beside individuals with deteriorating mental health issues, including paranoia and aggression, who have been given free rein to use psychotic-inducing drugs and carry dangerous weapons. It’s a disaster in the making” - Gwen O’Mahony, Conservative Candidate for Nanaimo-Lantzville   Family members and employees associated with Dufferin Place in Nanaimo, who wish to remain anonymous, express serious concerns about the province’s decision to house individuals struggling with drug addiction alongside a long-term care facility for seniors. The province reallocated a section of the facility, initially designated for senior care, to create a unit for addiction and mental health care.   Reports indicate that open drug dealing and usage occur outside the facility entrance, along the roadside, and in surrounding areas. Witnesses have observed individuals injecting dr...