Category Archives: News

Victoria’s Street Drug Users Share Needles More Often Than Those in Vancouver

Posted on September 3, 2010
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A new report by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) reveals that Victoria’s drug users continue to share dirty needles after the closure of the city’s only needle-exchange facility. About 400 people a month used the facility, … Continue reading →

AIDS Vancouver Island needs your support — NEEDLE EXCHANGE

Posted on August 31, 2010
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Hello all, As many of you may know, in Victoria, BC, we have been facing a drastic reduction in the availability of harm reduction services. On May 31, 2008, the city’s only primary needle exchange shut its doors, after 20 … Continue reading →

Positive Leadership Development Institute – Level I Core Training – November 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010
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Just a reminder we are currently accepting applications for the 3rd Level I training in BC, scheduled for November 26 – 29, 2010 at Loon Lake. To download the The Code of Conduct/Financial Guidelines/Release of Liability please CLICK HERE. To … Continue reading →

Reps from PAN Member Agencies Encouraged to Consider Running for the Board

Posted on July 20, 2010
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Come join our team and make a real difference at PAN by lending your voice and vision to the community-based response to the HIV/AIDS and HCV co-infection epidemics here in BC! Continue reading →