Posted On: Monday, October 27th, 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 »
Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
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 »
Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
COCQ-SIDA in Quebec is coordinating International Testing Week in Canada, which will take place from November 17 to 23, 2025. They invite you to take part in this international movement by organizing activities related to testing. Whether it’s a mass testing day, a distribution of self test kits, or information booths on testing and sexual… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Since mid-2024, we have been waiting for the federal government to create a new Regulation under the CDSA governing these exemptions. The stated goal in 2024 was to help streamline and simplify the exemption process. Since then, however, several services have shut down and the process for being granted exemptions/renewals under the CDSA has been… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
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 »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
The Victoria Arts Council, in association with AVI Health & Community Services, is pleased to announce its presentation of STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts. This cross-disciplinary project is anchored by an exhibition in downtown Victoria running from 24 October through 1 December 2025. Featuring archival materials, films, and visual… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 13th, 2025
BC Hepatitis C Network’s rebuilding and community-driven reform: you’re invited to their Annual General Meeting on November 18 from 12 – 2 PM Pacific time. Learn more by emailing [email protected]
Posted On: Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Are you a woman living with HIV in British Columbia? We’re looking for passionate community members to help lead knowledge-translation events that support and empower others. Position: Community Facilitator Activity: Community Facilitators will be facilitating knowledge translation events on various health topics. Participation and time commitment: Attending 2 online training sessions over Zoom. Lesson 1 is 1… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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 »
Posted On: Monday, October 6th, 2025
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 »
Posted On: Monday, October 6th, 2025
40 years ago this October, early activists planted three Sakura (Cherry Blossom) trees in a slightly out of the way spot near X̱wáýx̱way/Stanley Park. Honouring some of the first HIV/AIDS deaths in the country, the grove is the oldest known AIDS memorial. At the time it was planted, fears of vandalism meant the site stayed… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 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 »
