Drug addiction

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Fifty years ago, the ‘riff raff’ were a problem downtown

January 24, 2026 // 5 Comments

The terminology, drugs of choice, degree and our own tolerance level may have changed but downtown Kamloops had the same kinds of problems in 1976 as it does in 2026. The [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – B.C.’s beautiful decriminalization failure

January 22, 2026 // 1 Comment

IT WAS A WONDERFUL attempt to reverse a century of criminalization but political reality and toxic drugs got in the way. The election cycle of four years leaves little time [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Eby finally figures out what everyone knew about decriminalization

January 16, 2026 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger, ‘TOLD YOU SO.’ Feels good to say it, especially in view of the alternative. When the David Eby government brought in a pilot [Continue]

DRUG ALERT – Fake tablets sold as Percocet but contain fentanyl instead

February 11, 2025 // 1 Comment

A toxic drug alert was issued this evening (Feb. 11, 2025) for tablets being sold as Percocet but that actually contain fentanyl or a fentanyl analog. Interior Health said [Continue]

FEATURED COMMENT – Here are a few characteristics of a typical leftie

October 2, 2024 // 9 Comments

Here are just a few characteristics of a typical leftie: Displays narcissistic compassion Thinks harm reduction is working Supports safe supply, just not in their [Continue]

DRUGS – Interior Health issues drug poisoning overdose alert for Kamloops

September 20, 2024 // 3 Comments

A toxic drug alert has been issued for Kamloops and the surrounding area. Interior Health issued the alert today (Sept. 20, 2024), saying it was “due to increased fatal [Continue]