Public Health Emergency

• WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency

  Monkeypox outbreaks are now seen as a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Saturday.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2022
  
• Grieving parents, children mark sombre anniversary of B.C.’s opioid crisis

  On April 14, 2016, the province declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
  
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• Okanagan mothers speak out on 5th anniversary of B.C. overdose health emergency

  "The drug supply is incredibly toxic right now, and we need a safe supply to keep people alive," Martens said.

  News

  Apr 14, 2021
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• B.C. to officially request federal exemption to decriminalize drug possession

  Since April 14 2016, the BC Coroners Service reports illicit drugs have claimed the lives of at least 7,072 British Columbian residents around the province.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
• Alberta’s positivity rate sits at 7%; rapid tests coming to some assessment centres

  Ten deaths were reported to Alberta Health in the last 24 hours, Hinshaw said.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2020
• Okanagan mothers paint valley purple in honour of sons who died of drug overdoses

  Mothers who lost their children to drug addiction are sharing their stories and painting the valley purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2020
• Canada’s other health-care crisis: the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses

  The shocking B.C. death rate is a glaring example of the latest public health crisis in Canada: an epidemic of fatal drug overdoses that's even worse than the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Aug 27, 2020
• ‘They will get tickets’: B.C. solicitor general warns excessive speeders about taking advantage of open roads

  "Some drivers seem to think the rules don't apply to them": B.C.'s top cop says he's shocked Saanich saw a 700 per cent spike in excessive speeding at the start of the pandemic.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2020
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• B.C. firefighters told to put non-life threatening medical calls on back burner amid COVID-19

  The idea is to limit potential exposure to COVID-19 by first responders without proper gear, but fire officials say it could have serious consequences for overdose victims.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2020
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• Social media post deemed to be hoax: Osoyoos RCMP

  The post claimed that people were knocking door-to-door in the community, seeking households that were willing to take in seasonal workers.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2020