Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces

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Two accused teenagers to remain in custody for at least two more weeks | SaltWire #newsupdate #newsOTTAWA - The Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday scrapped a much-criticized pilot program that allowed the open use of some illegal drugs, citing the need to maintain public safety.

"Keeping people safe is our highest priority. While we are caring and compassionate for those struggling with addiction, we do not accept street disorder that makes communities feel unsafe," Premier David Eby said in a statement on Friday.

 

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