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136 people died in April due to illicit drug ODs, says Coroner

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The BC Coroners Service has released the latest statistics for illicit drug overdoses in April. 136 people died - almost...

Many lessons learned in year since BC’s public health emergency declaration

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The North Island Medical Health Officer says a lot of lessons have been learned in the year since a...

February OD stats released by BC Coroner

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BC's Chief Coroner is searching for solutions to the province's overdose death toll. The latest report from the province...

Reducing the number of illicit drug deaths in BC

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The coroner's inquest into the death of Brandon Jansen has issued 21 recommendations to reduce the toll of illicit...

Government increasing supports to reduce number of overdose deaths

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December was the deadliest month to date for overdose deaths in British Columbia. Numbers from the BC Coroners Service show...

November sees highest number of overdose deaths in BC

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Overdose prevention sites will continue to be set up in high-risk communities across the province. New numbers from the BC...

Province gives OK for more overdose prevention sites

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The Federal Government has introduced a Bill to make it easier for communities to establish supervised consumption sites. It would...

Naloxone kits important in helping save lives

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Over the past year, Island Health has trained more than 600 staff members at nearly 60 sites on how...

Illicit drug deaths still a problem on North Island

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The North Island Medical Health Officer says illicit drug deaths continues to be a challenge on the North Island....

Overdose deaths on the rise on Vancouver Island

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Public health officials are taking steps to reduce the number of overdose deaths in British Columbia. The provincial health officer...

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