Understanding the Toxic Drug Crisis in the Comox Valley

Posted On: May 14, 2025

 

Hear from keynote speaker Lisa Lapointe, former BC Coroner, followed by a dynamic panel discussion including Island Health’s Dr. Charmaine Enns and Andy Speck, at community events in the Comox Valley.

Content: The Community Conversations events in Courtenay promise two evenings that will spark reflection and deepen understanding around substance use—one of the most pressing issues facing our region.

Tuesday, June 3, Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College: “Precarious: a transformative musical tale”—a moving theatre performance.

Wednesday, June 4, Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College: Hear from keynote speaker Lisa Lapointe, former BC Coroner, followed by a dynamic panel discussion including Island Health’s Dr. Charmaine Enns and Andy Speck.

These events are free and open to all. 

The events are sponsored by Village of Cumberland, City of Courtenay, Community Action Initiative, Comox Valley Transition Society, Comox Valley Community Action Team. 

Visit the link for more details: Community Conversations: Understanding the Toxic Drug Crisis