CBC News
A motion by two Richmond, B.C., councillors to push for a supervised drug consumption site in their municipality has sparked backlash from the community — and confusion from the provincial government.
“My understanding is [Vancouver Coastal Health] are trying to get a better handle on why Richmond is bringing forward this proposal at this time, [and] whether what’s proposed actually meets the needs in Richmond,” said Premier David Eby at an unrelated news conference Tuesday.
“Because from their perspective, this is not what’s immediately needed in that city.” …
Outside council chambers there were multiple shouting matches between opponents and advocates of the motion, with police on scene monitoring. Inside the chambers, more than 20 of the speakers called for more consultation, sometimes confusing Gillanders and Heed’s motion for a plan that had already been endorsed by staff or council.
Multiple times, Mayor Malcolm Brodie admonished the crowd for applauding or chanting within the council chamber. …