Category: PAN News and Events

Substance Use News October 2025

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »

2025 AGM and Keynote Presentation

  PAN’s Annual General Meeting took place on October 16, 2025 and Dr. Sofia Bartlett was our keynote speaker: “Let’s Get It On! Working Together to Equitably Eliminate STBBIs in British Columbia by 2030″ Over the past five years, British Columbia has seen major shifts in how sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) – including… Read more »

The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) Western Canada will be hosting the online Core Leadership Training “Who am I as a Leader?” over 3 weeks PLDI trainings are developed by and for people living with HIV. PLDI Trainer led Zoom sessions will be Monday’s Nov 17, Nov 24 & Dec 1, 2025 from 10 AM-1… Read more »

Please join us in wishing Stacy and Janet the best!

At the end of this year, we are saying fare-thee-well to two staff members who have made a huge difference impact here at PAN, and who each have offered up a long career of service and excellence in our sector! Reliable, supportive, and the generous with their time, both Janet Madsen and Stacy Leblanc have… Read more »

LetsStopAIDS, Reach Nexus, and others invite you to join other HIV advocates and organizations across Canada by signing on to this open letter. HIV Advocates are calling on the Government of Canada to step up funding and leadership in the fight against HIV, both globally and here at home. Canada has been a global leader… Read more »

PAN was a member of the team that studied awareness, acceptance, and impact of U = U (Undetectable equals Untransmittable) among people living with HIV across Canada, and explored differences across sociodemographic characteristics. The paper was published in AIDS Care Journal. Abstract below, with link to full article at the bottom of the page. Abstract… Read more »

UPDATE:  The letter about the Global Fund has been officially sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other key government decision-makers. Organizers of the action will keep us all informed of any developments and/or responses from the Government of Canada. And while the letter has been delivered, signatures are still being collected. To date, more… Read more »

  In sexual health and harm reduction, grief is woven into our daily work. We experience it, we witness it, and we walk alongside our communities as they navigate it. We strive to offer compassion and care to others—but how often do we pause to offer the same to ourselves? This virtual series explores how… Read more »

  Wednesday October 22, 2025 Syphilis rates are increasing across Canada, and the impacts are being felt throughout communities in British Columbia. This two-part virtual event will provide both foundational knowledge and practical tools to help strengthen the community-based response. Webinar 1: Syphilis Essentials 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific time This webinar will provide a foundational overview of… Read more »

Substance Use News, September 2025

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »