B.C. sets aside $50 million to expand access to nasal naloxone to prevent overdose deaths More than 16,000 British Columbians have been fatally poisoned by toxic drugs since a public health emergency was declared in 2016.

Finally! BC will make it easier to save lives during the decade-old, toxic overdose crisis. Kudos to the courageous family of Sidney McIntyre-Starko for pushing for this important change. ❤️ vancouversun.com/news/bc-50-m...

My colleague @emmajarratt.bsky.social offers a powerful behind-the-scenes perspective on this difficult femicide investigation. @ijbstories.bsky.social ijb.utoronto.ca/news/behind-...

The ‘insane’ number of women being killed in Canada - Investigative Journalism Bureau Since 2019, at least 1,329 women and girls have been killed or died in Canada under suspicious circumstances— one victim every other day. A new IJB analysis uncovered damning statistics that experts s...

My first byline with the Investigative Journalism Bureau, an amazing team of talented reporters. Canada's femicide numbers are shocking. We'll monitor Ottawa's proposed Bill C-16 to see if it will help. Pls read &share. @ijbstories.bsky.social @emmajarratt.bsky.social ijb.utoronto.ca/news/the-ins...

Important journalism that reveals cracks in the justice system when it comes to sentencing those guilty of heinous crimes against kids -- child porn cases. By my colleague @emmajarratt.bsky.social at the @ijbstories.bsky.social

Tough competition! I look forward to seeing everyone on Nov 3.

It took the incredible courage of Chris Dallin & other Porter victims to speak out -- or Porter would never have been convicted and sent to jail.
Here's our 2019 story on this case, and the victims' long fight for justice: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

Track coach who abused Edmonton teens in '70s sentenced to six years in prison A one-time star of the Canadian track and field world was led away to begin a prison sentence Monday nearly 50 years after he sexually abused three young athletes under his care.

Justice for victims of disgraced former track coach Ken Porter, who was sentenced today to 6 years in prison for taking advantage of the vulnerable young athletes he was coaching.
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Teen biking phenom failed by B.C. health-care system after crash, distraught family says Caileigh Koppang has a serious brain injury from a crash. She's awake, moves limbs, communicates after U.S. care but has little hope here.

This story isn't just about the challenges faced by one family in their health care journey. But also examines what's available & not available in our public health system - & if society knows about those restrictions.
My heart goes out to Caileigh and her recovery.
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Canada’s worst terrorist attack: Air India families still feel anguish and frustration 40 years later On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was ripped out of the sky by a Canadian-made bomb. It remains our worst terrorist attack. Read more.

Amazing #journalism by my talented friend & colleague @kimbolan.bsky.social on a tragedy she covered 40 years ago, and is still writing about today.
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High-profile Canadian track coach guilty of historic sexual abuse of his young athletes Ken Porter is guilty of five criminal charges relating to historic sexual abuse. Many of his victims live in B.C. and pushed for justice.

My first Bluesky post (I'm a late learner) after making the acc't awhile ago. Fitting that I'm posting an update to a story I wrote in 2019, before Bluesky launched and when Twitter was nice. A warning: this story is disturbing & is about sexual assault. Take care.
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B.C. cities are making changes for an influx of seniors. Will they be enough? Today seniors account for one of every five people in BC. In a decade it will be nearly one in three. How does society prepare for the wave?

"B.C. cities are making changes for an influx of seniors. Will they be enough?" as told by @loriculbert.bsky.social via @vancouversun.bsky.social

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Vancouver vs. Surrey: How B.C.'s two biggest cities plan to build their way out of a housing crisis Vancouver and Surrey have different geography, density and infrastructure. They face different challenges when it comes to building housing.

"Vancouver vs. Surrey: How B.C.'s two biggest cities plan to build their way out of a housing crisis" as told by @loriculbert.bsky.social via @vancouversun.bsky.social

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