Recent data shows a major spike in the number of people dying from toxic illicit drugs due to the pandemic
Findings come as B.C. is seeing its worst stretch in history for fatal overdoses
A record 175 people died in June of illicit-drug overdoses
A total 296 people died from overdoses on Vancouver Island in first six months of 2020
The opioid overdose crisis continues to be one of the most serious public health crises
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police want policing focus of opioid crisis to be replaced with a health one
Island Health noted increase in overdose deaths last week
That equates to roughly seven British Columbians dying every two days
B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Judy Darcy talks about both public health emergencies
Dr. Henry said the stigma associated with addiction, the challenges with getting help remained top of mind
The machine is the invention of Nelson’s SMRT1 Technologies
Minister Judy Darcy says Abbotsford pilot project working
Chief coroner says figures were down about a third in the province’s fourth year of the opioid crisis
Julie Payette met at a fire hall with firefighters and police officers as well as politicians and health experts
RN has saved three people’s lives in eight months
Many of the remains of victims of the opioid crisis are stored in urns at the Royal Oak Burial Park
Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT) to be offered in Victoria
