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Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

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The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

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Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Coroners report 30 drug toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island through February

Health Wylie Henderson -
The data indicates 11 deaths were reported in south Island, 17 in central Island and three in north Island.

29 drug toxicity deaths reported on Vancouver Island in January

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The B.C. Coroners Service has released its January report on drug toxicity deaths, showing 29 deaths on Vancouver Island during the first month of 2026.

RCMP and Coroner investigate fatal fire in Comox

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The RCMP and BC Coroner's Service are investigating a fatal fire that broke out early Wednesday morning in Comox. The...

BC Coroners Service encouraging you to stay cool during heat events

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With summer temperatures now coming to BC, the BC Coroners Service is encouraging you to stay cool during heat...

BC Coroners Service and Lifesaving Society encouraging water safety

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Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, and both the BC Coroners Service and Lifesaving society are reminding people to...

BC Coroners Service Releases Latest OD Numbers

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The numbers of those dying as as result of illicit drug use in British Columbia keeps on climbing. There were...

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