Moms Stop the Harm is shocked and outraged by November 7th’s verdict against Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF). We stand in unwavering solidarity with them both and with all who continue to fight for life-saving change in the face of failed drug policies. It is outrageous that, though the court clearly understood that DULF’s intention was simply to save lives, they were still found guilty of drug trafficking.

When Vernon songwriter Jim Mennear first penned "Missing Child" in 1993, it was born from a moment of panic—the terrifying minutes when his son vanished from their backyard, only to be found safe shortly after. The song, later used by Child Find Canada and featured in a MuchMusic video, originally aimed to shed light on the fear experienced by parents of missing children. Fast-forward to 2025: the track has taken on a far deeper resonance for Mennear, following the tragic loss of his adult son, Aaron, to an opioid overdose. Now reworked, "Missing Child" serves as a heartfelt tribute to Aaron and two nieces, transforming personal grief into a powerful statement on the devastating realities of addiction and loss.