Heather Hobbs
@hghobbs.bsky.social
📌 legal fees fundraiser for the Drug Users Liberation Front: www.dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/
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Eye on the ball folks — DULF Charter challenge begins in four days.
Legal fund still needs your help: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Legal fund still needs your help: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Eye on the ball folks — DULF Charter challenge begins in four days.
Legal fund still needs your help: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Legal fund still needs your help: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
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"Drugs are not forbidden because they are dangerous, they are dangerous because they are forbidden,” said Peter Krykant, who "hit the global harm reduction scene with a bang," running an unauthorized overdose prevention site from a van in Glasgow.
People who knew and worked with him pay tribute:
People who knew and worked with him pay tribute:
Remembering Peter Krykant, Who Knew Harm Reduction Couldn’t Wait
It’s been a few months since Peter Krykant’s passing in July, at the age of 48. He hit the global ...
filtermag.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Drugs are not forbidden because they are dangerous, they are dangerous because they are forbidden,” said Peter Krykant, who "hit the global harm reduction scene with a bang," running an unauthorized overdose prevention site from a van in Glasgow.
People who knew and worked with him pay tribute:
People who knew and worked with him pay tribute:
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
Alberta just introduced Bill 9, which exists for one and only one purpose: deleting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it pertains to trans kids, denying them the right to life and stripping their healthcare away.
This is cruel, anti-democratic and anti-constitutional.
This is cruel, anti-democratic and anti-constitutional.
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Alberta just introduced Bill 9, which exists for one and only one purpose: deleting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it pertains to trans kids, denying them the right to life and stripping their healthcare away.
This is cruel, anti-democratic and anti-constitutional.
This is cruel, anti-democratic and anti-constitutional.
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
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DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were found guilty of possession with the intent to traffic this morning for meth, heroin and cocaine.
My full story on @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My full story on @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
DULF Founders Guilty of Drug Trafficking | The Tyee
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum didn’t have permission to sell tested drugs despite good intentions, court finds.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were found guilty of possession with the intent to traffic this morning for meth, heroin and cocaine.
My full story on @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My full story on @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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There is no political cost for our deaths. The mountain of corpses has led to no government falling, no minister resigning, no cabinet shuffle, no high-ass muckedy-muck getting sacked, not even a junior official suspended. Nothing.
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There is no political cost for our deaths. The mountain of corpses has led to no government falling, no minister resigning, no cabinet shuffle, no high-ass muckedy-muck getting sacked, not even a junior official suspended. Nothing.
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📣 DULF found guilty for life-saving compassion club 📣
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
📣 DULF found guilty for life-saving compassion club 📣
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
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BREAKING: DULF organizers found guilty of trafficking. More to come w/ @tsk.bsky.social in the courtroom today.
Legal fund linked below ⬇️ please give what you can. This is just getting started.
Legal fund linked below ⬇️ please give what you can. This is just getting started.
Huge decision this Friday from the BC Supreme Court on whether the DULF compassion club organizers, Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx, walk free. 1/
drugdatadecoded.ca/everyone-kne...
drugdatadecoded.ca/everyone-kne...
"Everyone knew what was happening," judge admonishes Crown as DULF awaits trafficking verdict
Justice Catherine Murray closed the trial with remarks that showed sympathy for the accused and noted the confusing behaviour of Health Canada, the Vancouver police and all other political entities du...
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: DULF organizers found guilty of trafficking. More to come w/ @tsk.bsky.social in the courtroom today.
Legal fund linked below ⬇️ please give what you can. This is just getting started.
Legal fund linked below ⬇️ please give what you can. This is just getting started.
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THEN GIVE THEM HEROIN
Thompson: "There's a lot to agree with in the motion; completely agree with the harmfulness of the drugs."
Service providers "long for the days when it was just heroin." Also agree that there are dealers preying on the vulnerable. Viability of dt businesses are priority too. That being said...
Service providers "long for the days when it was just heroin." Also agree that there are dealers preying on the vulnerable. Viability of dt businesses are priority too. That being said...
November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
THEN GIVE THEM HEROIN
Larkin added..."Political messaging influences public opinion and then public opinion influences policy. And that is why we’re seeing steps away from evidence-based policy.”
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
“People who are getting clicks and likes online and [we have] a reactive government that is responding to the moral panic to avoid getting voted out … so we have policymakers with extremely liberal backgrounds doing extremely conservative things to retain their position of power,” Ranger said.
“Politicians need to do better, and this case is really, really clear on that.”
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Larkin added..."Political messaging influences public opinion and then public opinion influences policy. And that is why we’re seeing steps away from evidence-based policy.”
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
"Herriot...stressed the importance of regulation and expanding safer supply as interventions to make substances on the market safer..."
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@victoria.ca
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@victoria.ca
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"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
Potent synthetic opioid in counterfeit pills across Greater Victoria
Nitazene, estimated to be between 5 and 8 times stronger than fentanyl, has begun appearing in counterfeit prescription pills across the city
martlet.ca
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"Herriot...stressed the importance of regulation and expanding safer supply as interventions to make substances on the market safer..."
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@victoria.ca
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@victoria.ca
Waiting for my vaccines at a suburban pharmacy and someone just approached the pharmacists to get their daily juice ... with full-sized chocolate bars and friendly greetings for all the staff. The staff clearly love this person and now I do too.
#HarmReductionSavesLives
#HarmReductionSavesLives
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Waiting for my vaccines at a suburban pharmacy and someone just approached the pharmacists to get their daily juice ... with full-sized chocolate bars and friendly greetings for all the staff. The staff clearly love this person and now I do too.
#HarmReductionSavesLives
#HarmReductionSavesLives
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$22k for the VicPD to have a party. Is this why they’re asking for another $11M next year? More party money? We demand better! #DefundVicPD #yyj
VicPD held a party for their outgoing and incoming chiefs this summer at Government House. They talked repeatedly about how much work it was, and the event seemed strange, so I FOI'd the costs. They spent $22,015 in public money on this event. 🧵 www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/vicpd-p... #yyj #cdnfoi
VicPD parties at Government House for $22,000 — Needs More Spikes
This summer, VicPD used its bottomless budget to throw a party for their outgoing and incoming chiefs. Via FOI, we now know that event cost $22,015.
www.needsmorespikes.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
$22k for the VicPD to have a party. Is this why they’re asking for another $11M next year? More party money? We demand better! #DefundVicPD #yyj
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If Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, founders of the Drug User Liberation Front, are found guilty, they plan to appeal the decision and hope that there is an outpouring of public support. “After all, who can be against saving lives?”
On Trial for a Radical Approach to Reducing Drug Overdoses in British Columbia
The Vancouver duo behind the Drug User Liberation Front faces 40 years behind bars for drug trafficking. But this is no ordinary case.
www.thenation.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, founders of the Drug User Liberation Front, are found guilty, they plan to appeal the decision and hope that there is an outpouring of public support. “After all, who can be against saving lives?”
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"Following the closure of other sites in the city, Parkdale Queen West has seen a more than 50 per cent increase in people using the site compared to the same time last year."
Omar Mosleh reports that the only safe consumption site in west end of Toronto will close
www.thestar.com/news/gta/wes...
Omar Mosleh reports that the only safe consumption site in west end of Toronto will close
www.thestar.com/news/gta/wes...
West-end Toronto supervised consumption site to close as Ford government cuts funding
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre was the only such site in the west end.
www.thestar.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Following the closure of other sites in the city, Parkdale Queen West has seen a more than 50 per cent increase in people using the site compared to the same time last year."
Omar Mosleh reports that the only safe consumption site in west end of Toronto will close
www.thestar.com/news/gta/wes...
Omar Mosleh reports that the only safe consumption site in west end of Toronto will close
www.thestar.com/news/gta/wes...
Life-saving and life-affirming services and initiatives I care about are in funding crises. Learn more about the ever-increasing police budget in @victoria.ca. Compare police priorities with your vision for the world. Policing poverty & the consequences of punitive social policy is a choice.
VicPD announced they’re asking for a $90 million budget next year, up $11 million, or 14%, from 2025. Compared to just five years ago, that’s a $31 million, 52% increase. Outrageous! #DefundVicPD
What would you do for the community with an extra $11M?
defundvicpd.org/2026-draft-b...
What would you do for the community with an extra $11M?
defundvicpd.org/2026-draft-b...
2026 Draft Budget
VicPD announced they’re asking for a $90 million budget next year, up $11 million, or 14%, from 2025. Compared to just five years ago, that’s a $31 million, 52% increase. Jump to Template Letter Vi…
defundvicpd.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Life-saving and life-affirming services and initiatives I care about are in funding crises. Learn more about the ever-increasing police budget in @victoria.ca. Compare police priorities with your vision for the world. Policing poverty & the consequences of punitive social policy is a choice.
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
BREAKING WIN for PWUD: Supreme Court of Canada rules against the Saskatchewan government and police attempt to claw back the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in R v Wilson. Pivot argued, and the court agreed, the law protects against simple possession convictions, charges, AND arrests at ODs.
decisions.scc-csc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
BREAKING WIN for PWUD: Supreme Court of Canada rules against the Saskatchewan government and police attempt to claw back the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in R v Wilson. Pivot argued, and the court agreed, the law protects against simple possession convictions, charges, AND arrests at ODs.
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
At 1 hour 5 minute mark, "we're looking at implementing Health IM [I think], which is coming to VicPD shortly." Platform to allow officers to securely share info with Island Health in real time during mental health apprehensions to make assessments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpX9...
VicPD draft budget 2026
YouTube video by Needs More Spikes
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October 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
At 1 hour 5 minute mark, "we're looking at implementing Health IM [I think], which is coming to VicPD shortly." Platform to allow officers to securely share info with Island Health in real time during mental health apprehensions to make assessments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpX9...
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
The community has put in an incredible fundraising effort for DULF, now totalling nearly $300k for the legal defence.
They need $350k, the annual salary of one police chief. Consider supporting right now — court is in session.
dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/
They need $350k, the annual salary of one police chief. Consider supporting right now — court is in session.
dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/
Legal Aid Fundraiser II
How You Can Help Donate Directly Now: Zeffy Donations:Donate easily via Zeffy to continue supporting DULF’s fight: E-Transfers and PayPal:Send funds to:[email protected] Join Our Le…
dulf.ca
October 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The community has put in an incredible fundraising effort for DULF, now totalling nearly $300k for the legal defence.
They need $350k, the annual salary of one police chief. Consider supporting right now — court is in session.
dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/
They need $350k, the annual salary of one police chief. Consider supporting right now — court is in session.
dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
politicians started complaining and DULF was busted one week before the Coroner's Death Panel recommended that the government expand the response to ensure nonprescription access to regulated drugs
as DULF had done
and the government rejected it in the middle of the press conference
as DULF had done
and the government rejected it in the middle of the press conference
Judge: “The troubling thing about this prosecution is that everyone knew what was happening… It seems like these two [gestures to defendants Nyx and Kalicum] are being hung out to dry. As soon as politicians started complaining, all of a sudden VPD—which before was fine—suddenly is not fine.”
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
politicians started complaining and DULF was busted one week before the Coroner's Death Panel recommended that the government expand the response to ensure nonprescription access to regulated drugs
as DULF had done
and the government rejected it in the middle of the press conference
as DULF had done
and the government rejected it in the middle of the press conference
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
DULF case in court today. Judge: “everyone knew what was happening. It seems like these 2 [Nyx & Kalicum] are being hung out to dry. As soon as politicians started complaining, all of a sudden VPD-which before was fine-suddenly was not fine.” drugdatadecoded.ca/everyone-kne...
"Everyone knew what was happening," judge admonishes Crown as DULF awaits trafficking verdict
Justice Catherine Murray closed the trial with remarks that showed sympathy for the accused and noted the confusing behaviour of Health Canada, the Vancouver police and all other political entities du...
drugdatadecoded.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
DULF case in court today. Judge: “everyone knew what was happening. It seems like these 2 [Nyx & Kalicum] are being hung out to dry. As soon as politicians started complaining, all of a sudden VPD-which before was fine-suddenly was not fine.” drugdatadecoded.ca/everyone-kne...
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
Jason Miles’ addiction cost $260,000 in ER, shelter and jail stays. A Toronto hospital’s radical solution: just give him a home. Dunn House backers say the supportive housing project saved the health system millions.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas... via @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas... via @thestar.com
Jason Miles’ addiction cost $260,000 in emergency room, shelter and jail stays. A Toronto hospital’s radical solution: just give him a home
Jason Miles’ addiction cost $260,000 in emergency room, shelter and jail stays. A Toronto hospital’s radical solution: just give him a home
www.thestar.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Jason Miles’ addiction cost $260,000 in ER, shelter and jail stays. A Toronto hospital’s radical solution: just give him a home. Dunn House backers say the supportive housing project saved the health system millions.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas... via @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas... via @thestar.com
I appreciated this conversation.
🎙️ In Break In Case of Emergency, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social & @sethdklein.bsky.social sit down with @garthmullins.bsky.social of the award-winning Crackdown Podcast to explore the striking parallels between the climate crisis and the poison drug crisis.
🎧 www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
🎧 www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
October 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I appreciated this conversation.
Reposted by Heather Hobbs
In this Brief, Veronica Fuentes explores the question, how can harm reduction reflect our traditions of care, mitigate harms, and sustain the life of people we love who use drugs? Read here: yellowheadinstitute.org/2025/a-love-...
September 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In this Brief, Veronica Fuentes explores the question, how can harm reduction reflect our traditions of care, mitigate harms, and sustain the life of people we love who use drugs? Read here: yellowheadinstitute.org/2025/a-love-...