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How Fentanyl Is Making Canadian Homeless Camps More Visible and Deadly
It’s been a cold, dark winter in British Columbia.
Toronto Is Making Moves to Combat the Fentanyl Crisis
“I don’t think that we can sit back and be complacent for one moment,” Toronto Mayor John Tory said.
What It’s Like Saving Lives on the Front Lines of an Opioid Crisis
"It's been chaos and constant putting out fires, not only in our building of 90 residents, but on the streets, in the alleys."
A Little Chat with Two Comic Artists Who Draw Porn in Public
We chat with comic book pornographers Robin Bougie and Maxine Frank about women-driven stories, oversharing fans and what bodies actually look like.
What Happens When Drugs Become Too Powerful for Overdose Kits?
Naloxone kits are failing more and more often because drugs like fentanyl are more potent than they've ever been. Health officials say new approaches are necessary.
A Canadian Politician Called Bullshit on a US Border Practice That Bans Weed Smokers
Ralph Goodale, the country's Public Safety Minister, called it a "ludicrous situation" and says he's going to bring it up in future bilateral discussions.
Lindy West’s Polite ‘Fuck You’ to the Stanford Rapist’s Dad
We all want to know what she really thinks, and her Shrill book and tour delivers just that.
Reluctant Dirtbags Tell Us the Strange and Awful Ways They've Saved on Rent
"There was this loud crack, and we woke up to being showered with a rain. Of. Cockroaches."
Why Are Canadian Cities Banning Weed Brownies?
Vancouver says edibles are too appealing to kids and should be taken off dispensary shelves.
I Spent 18 Hours in Canada's Strangest Mall
I found alcoholism, gambling, God, and deep conversations about Donald Trump at Vancouver's Kingsgate shopping centre.
Author Douglas Coupland on Growing Up Drug-Agnostic in a Global Pot Capital
Everyone has a drug story, even if it's about how they don't do drugs.
This Band Made a Documentary About Pretending to Go on Tour with Arcade Fire
We had a curious conversation with Vancouver outfit Slam Dunk about their movie 'Playing With Fire' and playing Magic: The Gathering with the world-renown band.