In the media #archiemv
Read “My son, Archie” to learn Archie’s story.

Newspapers sharing Archie’s story
A fentanyl test strip could have saved this teen. Katelyn Thomas, Bow Valley Crag and Canyon, August 3 2019.
A fentanyl test strip could have saved this teen. Katelyn Thomas, Bow Valley Crag and Canyon, August 3 2019.
A fentanyl test strip could have saved this teen. Katelyn Thomas, Montreal Gazette, August 3 2019.
Une famille de Saint-Lazare lance un véritable cri du coeur suite au décès de leur fils. Jessica Brisson, Chambly Express, August 2 2019.
Une famille de Saint-Lazare lance un véritable cri du coeur suite au décès de leur fils
Jessica Brisson, NeoMedia, August 1 2019.
The pain of a fentanyl tragedy. John DeMont, Cape Breton Post, July 31 2019.
The pain of a fentanyl tragedy. John DeMont, Halifax Chronicle Herald, July 31 2019.

Online
Archie’s story and the many stories that intertwine with it on the internet
Community groups, families gather to mourn overdoes victims from CTV August 31, 2019
Saturday Stories: Defending Indefendibles, Assisted Suicide, And Archie MacIsaac-Vacon. Weighty Matters, August 3 2019.
Education will not prevent overdoses; we need to make it safer for people who make a mistake. DOPE Inc. August 2 2019.
ARCHIE MACISAAC-VACON: mom Charlene talks about her 19 year old son’s fentanyl overdose. CJAD, August 1 2019.
Grieving Quebec family calls for more action in fighting fentanyl crisis. Global News Online, July 31 2019.
My son, Archie. Charlene Vacon on LinkedIn, July 29 2019.
So Arch… He was an incredible kid. Rob MacIsaac on Facebook, July 23 2019.

Video
Media telling Archie’s story
Montreal Police now using naloxone in the fight against deadly drug overdoses Global TV on January 12, 2021
One year later, Montreal overdose victim’s family outraged officers still don’t have naloxone. Global TV on July 15, 2020.
Calls for More Action to Fight Quebec’s Fentanyl Crisis During Coronavirus Pandemic. Global TV on July 13, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day in Montreal. CTV on August 31, 2019.
International Overdose Awareness Day takes on new meaning for St-Lazare family. Global on August 30, 2019.
POV: He knew all about the dangers of fentanyl, but one mistake killed him. CBC News on Facebook, August 3 2019.
CBC News on YouTube August 2 2019.
He knew about the dangers of fentanyl, but one mistake killed him.
Archie’s mom on CTV News Live. CTV Montreal August 1 2019.
Saint Lazare parents hope speaking up about son’s death will help save a life. MSN, August 1 2019.
Saint Lazare parents hope speaking up about son’s death will help save a life. Global News, August 1 2019.
Archie was magnificent.
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