Tag: alcohol & substance use
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Toxic drug advisory Feb. 27, 2026
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for the Capital Regional District and Cowichan Valley Feb. 27-Mar. 6, 2026.
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Toxic drug advisory Feb. 6, 2026
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Feb. 6-13, 2026.
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Clarifying UVic policies amidst end of drug decriminalization
Earlier this month, the BC Government announced that the illicit substances decriminalization pilot will end on Jan. 31, 2026. We know that some UVic community members may have questions about how these…
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Toxic drug advisory Sept. 24, 2025
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Sept. 24-30, 2025.
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Introducing a whole-campus approach to substance-use health
Today, UVic is releasing the Substance Use Health Strategy: A whole-campus approach to safety and well-being — an important step…
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UVic launches new emergency contact procedures
After a thoughtful review, the university is introducing new emergency contact procedures for faculty, staff and students.
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Reflecting on the Coroner’s Inquest: Message from Kevin Hall
The BC Coroner’s inquest into the passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko concluded today.
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A message about the BC Coroner’s inquest from President Hall
Today is the first day of the BC Coroner’s inquest into the January 2024 passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, a first-year…
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Brain injury after overdose
UVic researcher Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera is leading an effort to shine the light on an epidemic¬ underlying the toxic drug…