Podcasts about safe supply

In this candid episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, we sit down with Carter Graves, founder of KMFK Safety Services and Executive Director of Grassroots Harm Reduction. Carter shares their journey of growing up in a household shaped by meth use, navigating personal trauma, and redefining recovery through harm reduction and managed methamphetamine use. With courage, humor, and radical transparency, Carter challenges traditional recovery narratives and offers powerful insights into drug policy, peer-led safety, and what it truly means to heal.Whether you're in recovery, support harm reduction, or are curious about alternatives to abstinence-based models—this conversation will challenge and inspire you. 00:00 - Carter introduces themselves and their definition of recovery00:27 - Growing up with a single mother and generational meth use01:48 - The trauma, poverty, and strength of Carter's family story03:00 - Early substance use: Adderall, ecstasy, and meth04:30 - Mother's death and escalation of use05:56 - The 2020 uprisings and how a street medic changed everything06:58 - Quitting meth for three years and entering abstinence-based recovery08:59 - The physical and emotional toll of abstinence10:00 - Long COVID and reevaluating recovery11:00 - Creative life, relapse language, and return to use12:00 - What is reagent drug checking?13:20 - Origin story: DanceSafe, MDMA testing, and community care15:09 - Honoring people where they are on the spectrum of use17:28 - “Brave space” over “safe space”18:41 - TJ shares faith-based perspective on harm reduction20:00 - The roots of KMFK and “Candy F***ing Carter”21:45 - Expanding into condoms, Plan B, and other peer services23:11 - From underground raves to national recognition24:56 - Carter's current roles at PA Groundhogs and more25:10 - Learning harm reduction tools for meth use26:50 - Proper dosing, sleep, and hydration strategies28:20 - Setting personal boundaries and red flags30:08 - Support system and what keeps Carter grounded31:30 - Where to find Carter and KMFK online

Why isn't BC tracking who's using unwitnessed safe supply drugs? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC's Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Elenore Sturko is refusing to tell the RCMP where she got the leaked report regarding the diversion of BC's safe drug supply. Is the baseball hall of fame being cruel to the late Pete Rose? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with a startling whistleblower police probe into the diversion of BC's safe drug supply. We'll also take a glance at the current state of the housing market. It's looking more and more like an Alberta referendum could actually take place! What would the fallout from that look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Daniel Ari Freiheit, better known as Lion Advocacy on X to dive deep into government inefficiencies, civil liberties, and economic policies. As a corporate commercial lawyer in Ontario, Dan has been outspoken about vaccine mandates, employment rights, and the growing concerns around government spending. In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Hart tackle pressing issues like carbon taxes, MAID expansion, the fentanyl crisis, and even the provocative idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. They also explore what a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could uncover, from wasted resources to bureaucratic mismanagement, and how it could reshape Canada's political landscape. Guest Bio and Links: Dan Ari Freyheit, known as Lion Advocacy on X, is a corporate commercial specialist in Ontario with expertise in employment law and conflict resolution. He became a vocal advocate on social media during the covid pandemic, highlighting employment injustices and government overreach. Listeners can learn more about Dan Ari Freyheit at his website, Lion Law, and on X @lionadvocacy Resources: Previously on Hart2Heart - Dr. Mike Hart and Daniel Ari Freiheit, MBA, LLB Attomic Habits by James Clear Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart    (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Daniel Ari Freiheit to the listeners (2:00) Government waste - where is tax money going? (6:00) Mark Carney: Trudeau 2.0? (11:00) Freezing bank accounts & civil liberties (14:00) Food banks and economic crisis (16:00) Fentanyl crisis and Safe Supply programs (21:00) Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): compassion or cost-saving measure? (31:00) The redistribution of carbon tax money (35:30) The vaccine debate and public perception (40:30) Canada-U.S. relations and tariffs (42:00) Will Canada become the US 51st state? (54:30) Refugee policies and social services (58:00) Defunding the CBC: pros and cons (1:00:00) Final thoughts - wrap up --- Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.  Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart: Social Links: Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart  

February 21, 2025 - What is behind the BC government decision to roll back unwitnessed safe supply just before the start of the spring legislative session? And what to make of the war-themed BC throne speech? Plus in an audio podcast extra, we discuss the performance of the new Opposition in the first week of the legislative session. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The Canadian military said it's investigating after a Warrant Officer posted an AI photo of Ontario Premier Doug Ford wearing a 51st state and accused him of selling out Ontario to "fascists.” One component of British Columbia's safe supply program is officially over after the government admitted hard drugs were being diverted for criminal distribution. And sources say that the Liberal government plans on letting the funding for a group dedicated to search for residential school graves expire. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the B.C NDP miss the mark on safe supply? GUEST: Elenore Sturko, B.C Conservative MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, and Critic for Solicitor General and Public Safety Why is False Creek taking too long to be developed? GUEST: Geoff Meggs, former Vancouver City Councillor and former Chief of Staff to Premier John Horgan Maple Scan: The mobile app to help you buy Canadian GUEST: Sasha Ivanov, creator of the Maple Scan app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the NDP's safe supply overhaul. What's the solution to actually putting an end to overdose deaths? It's the debut of our 'Gimme Shelter' series! Will home-ownership in this province ever become a reality? BC farmers are always dealing with a number of threats, which begs the question: Would an agricultural task force make a difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the new changes to safe supply going to fix the problem or make things worse?  Mark Carney is surging in the polls—could he actually close the gap?  when you get slapped with a traffic ticket, should you always fight it?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A leaked BC Ministry of Health report confirms safe supply opioids are being diverted into illegal markets, sparking renewed calls for a public inquiry.   Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/leaked-report-reveals-bcs-safe-supply-drugs-being-diverted-renewing-calls-for-inquiry   PODCAST INFO:

February 7, 2025 - BC's premier says he's skeptical about a 30-day reprieve on tariffs from US President Donald Trump, so what should the province do next and how does its $20 billion in new resource projects fit into that plan? A leaked report sparks fresh concerns about government safe supply drugs being diverted into the hands of organized crime. And in an audio podcast extra, BC United leader Kevin Falcon (yes, he's still leader) faces calls to resign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The Conservative government got their hands on a Power Point presentation which "reveals" the diversion of safe supply drugs to the streets, information that the police have known for months. The BC government is banning the Chinese AI company DeepSeek. What's going on with it? Guest: Rob Shaw - Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Safe supply drugs are being trafficked provincially? Alcohol now allowed permanently at these seven Vancouver beaches Councilors move motion to have minister of housing, BC Housing meet with council ahead of controversial council vote on social housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe Works Access Program saw a record number of safe use drug supplies distributed across the province last year. We hear how that looked for the SWAP program at Mokami Status of Women Council. 

Seg 1: Are we on the verge of being able to edit our memories? Guest: Dr. Todd Sacktor, Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Physiology & Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, and Neurology at the State of New York's Downstate Health Sciences University Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Hockey is back and don't lunchbox shame Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC Greens want to expand safer supply We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer Seg 4: How scientists are unraveling the mystery of the 1845 Franklin expedition Guest: Dr. Douglas Stenton, Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Waterloo Seg 5: Behind the scenes at Covenant House (Part 2) Guest: A collection of youth from Covenant House Seg 6: Why are the BC Greens pushing for expanded safer supply? Guest: Lisa LaPointe, Former Chief Coroner of British Columbia Seg 7: Keep it Local: How innovation is helping BC winemakers stay afloat Guest: Brent Rowland, Head Winemaker at Averill Creek Winery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a new documentary by friend of the show, Adam Zivo - Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy & columnist for National Post. He spoke to us from Ukraine about his documentary. Next, is Melissa - a Parent at TDSB school where the kids were taken on a “field trip” to the Grassy Narrows protest. That's against protocol and rules. We get her reaction and what action she took. Lastly, an incident that happened back in January. The City was installing a water main and workers came across human remains which turns out to be indigenous remains so now they are working with indigenous groups to figure out next steps. We spoke to Matthew Bingley, Toronto City Hall Reporter for Global News and fills us in with the details of this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a long weekend, and that means its time to reach back into the bag and pull out some of our favourite listener feedback from the last few weeks. A sincere thanks to all of you who have written in. Every piece of feedback is immensely helpful, so please keep it coming! Happy labour day from everyone at The Big Story!  We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Safe supply programs across the country that aim to provide alternatives to street drugs are under scrutiny right now. But today's story isn't an official safe supply program... it's an activist-led attempt to purchase untainted heroin, cocaine and meth and deliver it straight to users.The creators of the program argue that it has saved lives. The federal government says that what they've been doing is simply drug trafficking. And it's charged them accordingly. But is it possible both sides are correct? And what does this truly renegade approach to the overdose crisis tell us about the state of Canadian drug policy?GUEST: Omar Mouallem, filmmaker; contributing editor and reporter at Maclean's We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with addiction specialist from London, Ontario, Dr. Sharon Koivu. Dr. Koivu offers a unique perspective on the origins and consequences of ‘Safe Supply' initiatives, which were initially introduced to combat the opioid crisis. They discuss the complexities of addiction medicine, the unintended consequences of ‘Safe Supply' programs, and the urgent need to regain focus on the four pillars to approach addiction: harm reduction, treatment, prevention, and enforcement.  Guest Bio and Links: Dr. Sharon Koivu is an Addiction Medicine Consultant for both London Health Sciences Centre and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She has practiced addiction medicine and palliative care in a number of settings over the past 20 years. Dr. Koivu enjoys teaching, has been involved in research projects on infectious complications of injection drug use, and is committed to harm reduction and advocacy for meaningful change. Resources/ Glossary of Terms: Safe Supply Program: A harm reduction approach where regulated opioids are prescribed to individuals with substance use disorders to prevent the harms associated with unregulated street drugs. Hydromorph Contin: A long-acting opioid, previously used as a substitute for OxyContin, known to cause significant complications when injected. Dilaudid: A brand name for hydromorphone, an opioid used for pain management, now commonly prescribed in Safe Supply programs. Dr. Sharon Koivu: 'Safe supply' has only worsened the addiction crisis in London, Ont. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart    (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dr. Sharon Koivu to the listeners  (1:30) Dr. Koivu gives a brief introduction of herself  (4:00) Intro and intention behind the Safe Supply program (8:45) Dr. Koivu explains the unexpected rise in severe infections due to Safe Supply (12:30) The link between opioid diversion from Safe Supply and organized crime (15:00) The data speaks - increasing opioid use (21:00) Police data of how many dilaudid have been seized off the streets  (27:30) Safe Supply's impact on the youth and the rise of fentanyl use (31:00) Psychological and social effects of opioid addiction on youth (35:30) The challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing patients on Safe Supply (41:00) “So, essentially, dilaudid or D8s, they are more or less like a gateway drug to fentanyl.” (43:00) Opioid use and effects on the developing brain  (48:00) Four Pillars to help with addiction (51:00) CPSO does not monitor Safe Supply prescribers  (56:30) Supervised injection sites and consumption sites   (1:03:00) 2023 Paper of The SOS Program (1:11:00) The need for comprehensive addiction treatment (1:15:30) Closing thoughts --- Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.  Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart: Social Links: Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart  

A New class action lawsuit alleges the BC and Federal governments created a new drug market with 'safe supply' and caused two teenage girls to get addicted. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I am joined by Bill Panagiotakopoulos. Bill is the founder and CEO of Safe Supply, a Canadian company that invests in the future of the legal drug trade. During this episode, we speak about the current state of drug policy and discuss what the future (legal) drug trade could look like. Watch video version and read full show notes at https://thecolememo.com/2024/07/19/e110/

Our guest host Adam Zivo is joined by the doctor who has been warning about the dangers of safe supply and it being diverted to fuel the illicit market, Dr. Sharon Koivu. Dr. Koivu and Adam talk about why she doesn't like to use the term "safe" supply, why the safeguards are not enough to ensure public safety and how she feels about being proven right after years of being told she was wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police in Ontario are finally admitting that so-called “safe supply” drugs are being exchanged on the streets for fentanyl. Plus, Immigration Minister Marc Miller admits gang members are exploiting Canada's immigration system and slipping into the country undetected. And another legacy media outlet continues to falter as the parent company of Global News saw its stock price hit 12 cents on Tuesday. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBC reporter Michelle Ghoussoub updates us on major cancellations at BC ferries' Horseshoe Bay terminal. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is calling for expanded safe supply, but faces stiff political opposition. Our guest Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party leader, tells us why she is in favour of adopting Dr. Henry's recommendations. Then we meet ventriloquist Don Bryan and talk about his life and career. CBC's science and climate specialist bravely volunteers to be a human puppet.

Seg 1: Can psychopathy make you more successful? The concept of psychopathy is often associated with violent criminals, However, psychopathy exists on a spectrum, meaning individuals can exhibit mild to severe traits. Guest: Dr. Louise Wallace, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester Seg 2: View From Victoria: Throwing in the towel Another BC United MLA is throwing in the towel. Michael Lee, twice a candidate for party leadership, has decided not to run again. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jul 12, 2024 President Biden once again came under fire for mixing up his words and appearing out of place during a press conference this week. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 4: Should we be scared of flying? Recent news of turbulent flights and mechanical failures have exacerbated a pervasive fear experienced by nervous flyers.  Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Director of the Centre for Aviation Psychology Seg 5: What was the final verdict in the Jeremy Skibicki trial? Jeremy Skibicki has been convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of four women in Winnipeg. He faces a life sentence with no parole for 25 years. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 6: Kickin' it with the Caps for Jul 12, 2024 Off to St. Louis will play there tomorrow. It's the last game away from a long stretch of consecutive away games. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Should BC expand its safer supply program? Dr. Bonnie Henry's report presents a stark critique of current drug policies in British Columbia, particularly in light of their role in exacerbating the overdose crisis. Guest: Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first gets into the nitty gritty and complicated story of "Safe Supply" as it turns out the London Police Service was underreporting just how problematic organized crime has become in this program. Adam Zivo is the Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and also wrote this piece in the National Post, and questions the role of Police in this program. Next, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter with the Toronto Sun about yet another spat of shootings in a remote Airbnb which is known as the "party villa". Brad and Alex talk about how this problematic property is still able to be booked, what's believed happened at this party and if organized crime could be at all involved. And finally, with the likelihood that war between Hezbollah and Israel may break out any day now, Alex is joined by a Lebanese-Christian living in Israel, Jonathan Elkhoury. Jonathan lived in Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon with his family until he was able to escape into Israel, and he talks about just how dangerous this group of extremists really are. GUEST: Adam Zivo, Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy GUEST: Brad Hunter, National Crime Columnist for the Toronto Sun GUEST: Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Christian Peace Activist living in Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A news story which dominated national headlines just weeks ago. The urgency has not ended, nor even diminished, even though it's not a daily topic of discussion now, except among Canadians directly engaged. The issue of drug addiction, the "safer supply (of drugs)" and the sale of 'safer supply' drugs by addicts who received them free to Canadian teens is a national concern, centred in British Columbia. Some of these teens have died of drug overdoses. Now the director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, Dr. Brian Conway is drawing attention to the fact of empty beds in detox centres in Vancouver.  Guest: Dr. Brian Conway   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tales of a safe-supply child soldier. NP op ed by Adam Zivo. Interviewed teen who working for a drug gang resold 'safe supply' illicit drugs provided to addicts to teens in the Vancouver area. Greg Sword, father of 14 year old daughter who died from hydromorphone overdose told us on air the drugs his daughter died of were obtained from such a re-selling of 'safe supply' drugs. Guest: Adam Zivo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Four Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas last October 7 in the terror attack on Israel were freed by IDF in a daytime assault on a refugee camp in central Gaza. According to Hamas-run Gaza health ministry at least 274 Palestinians were killed in the military raid with the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell calling it a "massacre." - Also on Israel's northern border, according to our guest full-scale war may now be inevitable between the Israeli military and terror organization and Tehran-backed Hezbollah, based in Lebanon. Hezbollah is far stronger than Hamas and fought the Israeli military to standstill in 2006. Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel. Joining us from Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Conservative Party U.K. PM Rishi Sunak is firm that if he's elected to serve as prime minister following the July 4 British election that national service (in U.K. Military or civilian organizations) will be mandatory for all on reaching their18th birthday. Would this work in Canada and, as we asked last Sunday, should Pierre Poilievre introduce as part of his election campaign? Today the word from Britain.  Also: Sunak's commitment to deport refugee claimants who crossed the English Channel by boat through already chartered flights to Uganda was formally passed by the British government.        Guest: Katja Heuer. Anglo/German historian, professor, author: Beyond the Wall, 1949-1990.  (Just returned from observing local elections in Germany and the mood among the German electorate is decidedly unpleasant.)  Tales of a safe-supply child soldier. NP op ed by Adam Zivo. Interviewed teen who working for a drug gang resold 'safe supply' illicit drugs provided to addicts to teens in the Vancouver area. Greg Sword, father of 14 year old daughter who died from hydromorphone overdose told us on air the drugs his daughter died of were obtained from such a re-selling of 'safe supply' drugs. Guest: Adam Zivo Gaming! A multi-billion-dollar industry which gamers engage in sometimes losing sleep and sacrificing relationships (or so it has been reported).  So what's involved, how much does it all cost and what is the real attraction of being a "gamer?" How much does it cost to acquire good gaming consoles (equipment) and the games themselves cost how much? And more..... Purchase an absolutely top-of-the-line F1 home racing simulator setup and it will set you back $-thousands (many $-thousands). 3-times successively F1 world champion Max Verstappen practices for upcoming races on his personal gaming racing simulator.  Guest: Tony Eriksen. QR77 tech producer and expert gamer. On X/Twitter @tonysgamelounge. Tony's Game Lounge also on Spotify, YouTube and Twitch.TV          --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of warnings and rumours, there is now proof that the illicit market is using BC's safe supply to further fuel their profits! Host Alex Pierson talks with Adam Zivo, the director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy who has been vocally warning about this for years. Adam tells Alex about a young man he spoke with who decided to come forward and help put the pieces in place, and revealed the problem is much worse than previously believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the interim report concerning foreign interference in Canada's elections - to B.C.'s premier David Eby's request the criminal code be modified to once again permit police to intervene in illicit public drug use, while Eby simultaneously insists the 3 year drug decriminalization pilot program will continue - to his op ed in the National Post challenging Canada's corporations to stop engaging lobbyists to seek favour from the federal government - to Tuesday's expulsion from parliament for using the word "wacko" in relation to Justin Trudeau and the B.C. Safe Supply program we speak with the federal leader of the official opposition.  Guest: Pierre Poilievre. Leader, Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: From the interim report concerning foreign interference in Canada's elections - to B.C.'s premier David Eby's request the criminal code be modified to once again permit police to intervene in illicit public drug use, while Eby simultaneously insists the 3 year drug decriminalization pilot program will continue - to his op ed in the National Post challenging Canada's corporations to stop engaging lobbyists to seek favour from the federal government - to Tuesday's expulsion from parliament for using the word "wacko" in relation to Justin Trudeau and the B.C. Safe Supply program we speak with the federal leader of the official opposition.  Guest: Pierre Poilievre. Leader, Conservative Party of Canada   Justice Marie Josee Hogue interim report on foreign (China) election interference in Canada.   Guest: Michel Juneau Katsuya. Former CSIS Chief of the Asia-Pacific unit. Following MJK's warning of China interference in Canada his CSIS unit was shut down. MJK wrote the preface and afteword for The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party started a hybrid war in America's backyard.   Greg Sword is a British Columbia resident whose 14 year old daughter Kamilah overdosed and died on hydromorphone, a drug her friends reportedly said they obtained from drug users who were defrauding Vancouver's safer drugs supply program. Guests: Greg Sword. And: Elenore Sturko. MLA BC United Party. Has worked with Mr. Sword as the party repeatedly calls for an end to the safer supply --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global News: "B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization." Premier David Eby on Friday made a formal request to Health Canada for changes to its exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as the 3 year experiment with decriminalization falters. Guest: Dr. Brian Conway. Medical director and infectious diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Diseaes Centre. East-side of Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the traditional approach to the War on Dr*gs faces increasing scrutiny, a more compassionate and innovative approach is emerging—the concept of "Safe Supply". This calls for the legalization and regulation of previously illicit substances to ensure their safety and minimize the social harms caused by substance misuse.Safe Supply Streaming Co. (CSE: SPLY | FSE: QM4 | OTCQB: SSPLF) builds on its namesake concept by showing the potential business opportunities within the safe supply market. In this interview, CEO Bill Panagiotakopoulos shares his vision for the company's development and the strategies they have in place to mitigate risk and seize opportunities. Watch until the end to learn about his insights on the growing safe supply ecosystem, its potential impact, and the company's exciting plans.Learn more about Safe Supply and its mission: https://safesupply.com Watch the full YouTube interview here:  https://youtu.be/bwsyPu38bVA. And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Two years post-launch, B.C.'s "safer supply" program, aimed to curb the overdose crisis, faces scrutiny from Auditor General Michael Pickup for issues with transparency, access, and potential drug diversion. Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the AG's findings, recommendations, and the political response in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In its quest to develop a safer supply chain for the world, Safe Supply (CSE: SPLY | FSE: QM4 | OTCQB: SSPLF) has recently acquired a 7% stake in Safety Strips Tech Corp, a company that specializes in Fentanyl test strips designed to test dr*gs to ensure they are free of Fentanyl. Safe Supply Chairman and CEO Bill Panagiotakopoulos discusses this recent acquisition and the company's plans to implement this investment.  He highlights the potential of the recent need for fentanyl strips and his faith in Safety Strips Tech as a compelling part of the company's portfolio.Learn more about Safe Supply: https://safesupply.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/HQC-Sjmbz04And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Auditor General Pickup's audits checked if the ministries in charge of the province-wide implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption services were working effectively. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do kids have imaginary friends? The phenomenon of imaginary friends is still largely misunderstood. This is primarily due to imaginary companions encompassing various manifestations, including completely invisible beings and personified objects. Guest: Dr. Paige Davis, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leeds Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Does sport gambling need to be scrubbed out? Can you ban sports gambling? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Fixing the Ferries BC Ferries has figured out the problem with the coastal class of their ferries fleet and what it is going to cost to fix them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Was the death of Boeing's whistleblower a warning to others? John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, “took his own life” before completing his deposition in a lawsuit against Boeing. It sheds light on whistleblowers' daunting obstacles when attempting to expose issues within corporate behemoths. Guest: Dr. Thomas Stuart, Sessional Instructor of Academic and Technical Writing at the University of Victoria Seg 5: How to negotiate equitable compensation It's important to remember that bias exists in all negotiations. This includes bias from both sides, regardless of gender. But, research shows that women tend to negotiate for pay raises and promotions more often than men but are less likely to receive them. Guest: Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co. Seg 6: Does Canada need a separate Amber Alert system for Indigenous People? The Committee on the Status of Women is looking into alert systems that protect Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada. Guest: Leah Gazan, NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality, Children, Families and Social Development Seg 7: Will BC change its approach to safe supply programs? Auditor General Pickup's audits checked if the ministries in charge of the province-wide implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption services were working effectively. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Seg 8: Why Joey Votto's handwritten apology got so much attention Joey Votto, a prominent Canadian baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds, recently signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, sparking excitement and controversy among Canadian baseball fans. Guest: Dr. Hetty Roessingh, Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Language and Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The reality of safe supply in B.C."A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

A new report is showing the devastating results of safe supply, safe consumption sites and overdose prevention. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC's Safe supply being diverted into the illegal drug trade? The Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth downplays the idea of ‘widespread' diversion. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Panagiotakopoulos, Chairman and CEO of Safe Supply Streaming Co. (CSE: SPLY | FSE: QM4 | OTCQB: SSPLF) argues that the decades-old War on Dr*gs has failed miserably.  Regulation, he says, will prevent deaths by providing a safe supply of medical and recreational dr*gs that are not tainted with dangerous additives like fentanyl. Panagiotakopoulos places Safe Supply's operations within the context of a 'third wave' of decriminalization.  He also discusses the logistics of legally importing and distributing coca extract in Canada, and he describes his personal motivation for entering a controversial business.Visit them at: https://safesupply.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/6HcvOybDeCQAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe talk to Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO and Founder of Safe Supply Streaming Corporation (CSE:SPLY). Bill and the Safe Supply team are focused on investing in and incubating companies at the forefront of the third wave of drug policy reform. As jurisdictions around the world move to decriminalize, regulate and legalize drugs, Safe Supply is investing in the infrastructure necessary to support the transition.  In this episode, our hosts sat down with Bill to get a run down on how Safe Supply loans to help bring a responsible end to the War on Drugs, some of the biggest misconceptions people can have about drugs and why he believes that now is an ideal time to deploy meaningful capital into drug reform.  If you are interested in learning more about Bill and Safe Supply, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Safe Supply and Bill on LinkedIn and other top social media platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO and Founder of Safe Supply Streaming Corporation. Links, mentions, and socials: Safe Supply Streaming Corporation: safesupply.com Safe Supply Streaming Corporation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-supply-streaming-corp/ Safe Supply Streaming Corporation X: https://twitter.com/safesupplycorp Safe Supply Streaming Corporation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safesupplystreaming/ Bill Panagiotakopoulos LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bill-panagiotakopoulos-67162335 Bill Panagiotakopoulos X: https://twitter.com/BillPanagiotako   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Lori Regenstreif is a seasoned medical professional working in Canada, with a specialization in addiction and recovery. We talk about how "harm reduction" has evolved from clean needles to free drugs, and how that is exposing more and more people to opiate addiction. So many links: https://www.metaphi.ca/ Nat'l Geo, on addiction: https://youtu.be/NDVV_M__CSI?feature=shared "Mouse Party" https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/mouse A Skeptical Take on "Safe Supply" https://youtu.be/agoVVWlAKto?feature=shared Lori's Antarctic Expedition: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/adventures-in-medicine-1.4458843/how-an-injured-doctor-saved-her-own-life-on-an-antarctic-cruise-1.4458865 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/support

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Safe supply began as a pilot project in 2016 in London and then it was sold as a benefit for all of drug addicts. Addiction doctors have been warning that there's been a huge uptick in overdose deaths. Safe supply flooded the market and defrauded. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Journalist with his latest in The Bureau. Where are we from the pilot project to where we are now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau coming under increasing fire from his allies in the mainstream media as Canada battles wildfires burning across large parts of the country. Plus, CBC published the 'unexpectedly rewarding' story of a transgender prostitute. Aren't you glad we have the state broadcaster? And finally, Ontario is reviewing its so-called safe consumption sites after a deadly shooting occurred near one.

Brian is out of town so Jer and Tay go off the rails this week. RIP Jerry Martin. The past Sickboy guest and Safe Supply advocate has tragically died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. It turns out COVID can have a detrimental effect on the quality of semen and semen production even when the infection was mild. Usually, fans throw things like bras and their cellphones at their favourite musicians… one lady threw a bag of her mom's ashes at Pink! Did you know that your pests can get infested with pests? And if that didn't make you itch, Jer explores the ​​little-known condition of seminal plasma hypersensitivity, commonly referred to as a semen allergy. Why do some individuals experience discomfort and swelling after contact with semen? It's often mistaken for STI symptoms. As it stands there is limited research on this condition that affects thousands of women in the US. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit public.substack.comOver the past several years, Canada's drug crisis has spiraled out of control with no signs of slowing. From January 2020 to June 2021, nearly 10,000 Canadians died from opioid overdoses – fentanyl detected in an overwhelming majority. This is familiar to us in the U.S., but the Trudeau administration's approach to combating the crisis is usually a few steps ahead when it comes to “harm reduction” approaches – including “Safer Supply,” supervised consumption sites, and decriminalized hard drugs. They offer a preview of what we can expect if we continue on our current trajectory, especially in West Coast cities adhering to harm reduction orthodoxy. Yesterday, we learned the tragic news that a Vancouver man widely known as a drug legalization and safe supply advocate had died – reportedly of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Jerry Martin garnered international media attention in May when he opened a downtown Vancouver kiosk offering a “safe supply” of illicit street drugs to the public. He was evidently testing a grey area under Canada's recently relaxed decriminalization laws and aiming to provoke a debate over legalization. His death begs questions about the limitations of Canada's approach to addiction.To better understand the debate, we spoke to Adam Zivo, a columnist for the National Post based in Toronto and Ukraine. In a recent series of deeply reported articles, he blew the lid off Canada's Safer Supply program – uncovering how weak, faulty data is used to prop up an ideologically driven program. It is another astonishing example of how “the science,” including experimental and novel treatments, can be politicized and enforced through relentless propaganda and the stifling of dissent.