b.c. Premier Eby Announces New Prince George, Surrey Involuntary Care Facilities

Mixed reaction to B.C. premier's announcement of new involuntary care facilities

Councillors in two B.C. communities are welcoming the premier's announcement of involuntary care facilities amid public safety concerns, even as a drug policy academic says forcing people into drug treatment is ineffective.

Prince George to get involuntary care facility

On the final day of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Victoria, Premier David Eby announced that Prince George has been identified as one of two new locations for involuntary care facilities to support people facing complex mental health and addictions challenges. Along with Surrey, Prince George will host new facilities that will […]