BC banning drug use in public spaces in major pullback of decriminalization

The B.C. government says it will ban drug use in all public spaces, including parks and hospitals, as part of a major overhaul of its drug decriminalization pilot project. The move comes amid a raging debate over the province’s approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and “safe supply.” Possession of up to 2.5 grams of a variety of drugs — including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine — will remain decriminalized in private residences, places where people are legally sheltering plus overdose prevention and drug-checking sites. Richard Zussman and Keith Baldrey have more on the reasons for the changes. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10453051/bc-decriminalization-public-drug-use-overhaul/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Decriminalization #DrugCisis #SafeSupply #BCPolitics