The pandemic has led to increased isolation and a more toxic drug supply
Phone app gives people who use drugs a ‘chance of survival,’ said BCEHS director Neil Lilley
The machines are located in four cities across Canada, including Vancouver and Victoria
That’s nearly double the fatal overdoses in 2019
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
South Asian deaths related to toxic drugs increased by 255 per cent between 2015 and 2018
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
Seven people between the ages of 25 to 42 were taken to hospital for further treatment.
COVID-19 crisis continues to exacerbate the overdose crisis
Warm clothing to be donated to recovery society
In eight months, there have been 130 fatalities
B.C. hits grim milestone of more than 900 deaths in first seven months of 2020
Tyler Whaley’s family weren’t notified after he died of an overdose in July
Minister Judy Darcy has said the proposed changes could help ensure the immediate safety of young people
A record 175 people died in June of illicit-drug overdoses
131 overdoses recorded by BC Emergency Health Services on June 26
