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More than 2,500 people died of toxic drugs in B.C. in 2023, driven by fentanylUnless British Columbia meaningfully expands its safer supply model, it will continue to "count the dead" from toxic unregulated drugs, said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe.HealthJan 24
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Number of unhoused deaths in Kelowna, Vernon rising in tandem with provincial figuresNew information from the BC Coroner's Service is highlighting the rising number of deaths among this province's unhoused population, and it's not just urban centres suffering.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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Death toll among B.C.’s unhoused rising, hitting 342 people in 2022: CoronerA statement from the coroners service says the deaths of 342 people experiencing homelessness were reported last year, an increase of almost 140 over the past two years.HealthDec 14, 2023
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‘An honour to serve’: B.C.’s chief coroner to retire in FebruaryLisa Lapointe has become a familiar face to many in the province's response to the toxic drug crisis that has claimed more than 13,000 lives since 2016.CanadaDec 6, 2023
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Woman fatally hit by pickup truck in Kelowna intersectionThe Coroners Service confirmed Monday that it was notified of the death and would be investigating.TrafficOct 3, 2023
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B.C. lost 174 people to toxic drugs in August, 2023 death toll tops 1,600Last month's death toll is the lowest monthly number recorded since June of last year, equating to about 5.6 lives lost per day, the B.C. Coroners Service reported Monday.HealthSep 25, 2023
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It’s been more than 6 months of drug decriminalization in B.C. What’s changed?Unregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between 10 and 59. Six months into decriminalization, has any progress been made?HealthSep 8, 2023
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Another inquest jury recommends police body cameras after B.C. man fatally shotThe inquest was held to find the facts behind the fatal police shooting of 39-year-old Waylon Edey of Yahk, B.C., who died in January 2015 after a traffic stop in Castlegar.CrimeSep 4, 2023
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Motorist dies after parking lot crash: Vernon, B.C. RCMPPolice say the incident happened Wednesday around 7 a.m. in a business parking lot along the 4400 block of 32nd Street.TrafficAug 31, 2023
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‘People should be valued’: B.C. on pace for deadliest year in drug crisisNearly half of unregulated drug deaths occurred in private residences, while a third took place in other indoor spaces, such as social housing units, SROs and shelters.HealthAug 29, 2023
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