BC Coroner Service

• ‘Critically important’: B.C. needs safe places to inhale drugs, coroner says

  Nearly two-thirds of the overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after smoking illicit drugs.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2023
  
• B.C. minister says intervention paramount on International Overdose Awareness Day

  Thursday marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a worldwide campaign to end overdoses, stigmas and remember those who have passed away.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• Vigil held to remember 23-year-old Darius Smallboy in downtown Vancouver

  His family is grateful for all the support but frustrated it took almost two weeks for his body to be identified. 

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2022
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• B.C. man suspected of impersonating doctor died by accidental electrocution: RCMP

  The man was facing a criminal charge relating to an Oct. 6 incident where he allegedly impersonated a doctor and stole items from the Trail hospital.

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2022
• People at risk of suicide and self-harm to get enhanced care, province says

  The BC Coroner’s Office reported that there were 582 suicide deaths investigated in 2021.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2022
• Fatal semi truck crash on Highway 1 near Yoho National Park prompts outpouring of sympathy

  The trucking and agricultural communities are offering condolences to those affected by the fatal Highway 1 crash that killed three people.

  Traffic

  Aug 29, 2022
• One dead in motorcycle crash in West Kelowna

  West Kelowna Fire recovered the driver from the bottom of a steep embankment where he was pronounced dead. Police say speed is considered a major factor in this crash.

  Crime

  Aug 23, 2022
• One man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Metrotown Mall area

  RCMP in Burnaby, B.C. say the victim and the suspect are known to each other and the attack was not random.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2021
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• One man dead after dirt bike crash in Lavington, Vernon RCMP investigating

  RCMP said the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2019
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• Police investigating suspected drowning death of 2-year-old girl in New Westminster

  New Westminster police are investigating the death of a two-year-old child.

  Jun 8, 2017