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08/25/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Want to learn how to use Naloxone (and get a kit to take with you)? Questions about overdoses and prevention? Or simply want to mark International Overdose Awareness Day by joining our league of lifesavers?

We got you. Link in comments.

08/22/2026

qathet we’re at Blackberry Festival Powell River! Come find us and get your kids activities and free button- while supplies last!

08/20/2026

This week at Powell River City Hall, Dr. Khaketla of Vancouver Coastal Health and Jessica of the Qathet Community Action Team presented updated figures on accidental toxic drug deaths in our region — and made clear that housing is central to any real way forward on overdose and substance use disorder.

This Delegation is part of a series of events commemorating the 25th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). Interested members of the public are invited to take part in two additional events:

- Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training on August 26
- International Overdose Awareness Day - Flag Raising on August 31th (https://www.facebook.com/events/1983418165642965)

Thanks The Peak - voice of the qathet region for your coverage. Link in comments. 👇

08/18/2026

Turn compassion into real action on August 26th .

Presented in conjunction with events commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day around the world.

Info in comments below

08/17/2026

Thanks The Peak - voice of the qathet region for your coverage of Qathet Community Action Team 's International Overdose Awareness Day events.

Please join us for two IOAD events taking place this month in Powell River:

- Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training next Wednesday, August 26th from 1 pm - 3 pm at Powell River Public Library

- Flag Raising on Monday, August 31 at 10 am at Powell River City Hall

Article and event links in comments below. 👇

08/14/2026

Is mandatory treatment really the right approach?

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Is homelessness really on the rise here in Powell River?

According to new research from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, homelessness has doubled across Canada since 2018 — and that means that it's also becoming the lived reality for more folks in communities like ours.

It's a troubling number, and without real gains in access to affordable housing here and across the country, it will only get worse. This is exactly why we keep showing up for our neighbours.

📖 Want to read the full report? Click the link below 👇 (+ hit follow if you support this work.)

New Canadian research ties increasing homelessness to high rent and low vacancy in lowest-cost rental housing AUGUST 6, 2026 — Homelessness in Canada is a housing problem, and it’s getting worse, according to new research released today by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH). The ne...