BC Opioid Crisis
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Increased safer supply fastest way to reduce toxic drug deaths: B.C. expert panelThe panel determined prescription-free, quality-controlled drugs is the most viable, scalable short-term option to save lives in B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.HealthNov 1, 2023
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‘Critically important’: B.C. needs safe places to inhale drugs, coroner saysNearly two-thirds of the overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after smoking illicit drugs.HealthOct 1, 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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B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalizationProvincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke to local leaders at the convention this week asking for patience with the decriminalization program.PoliticsSep 20, 2023
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Dr. Bonnie Henry urges patience as delegates vote on drug crisis resolutions this weekHenry says decriminalization is meant to remove the label from drug users to promote safer use and to save lives.HealthSep 18, 2023
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First supervised injection site in North America marks 20th anniversary in VancouverUnregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between 10 and 59, according to the BC Coroners Service.HealthSep 14, 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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Vancouver won’t renew lease for controversial, ‘life-saving’ overdose prevention siteThe decision was as a result of "concerns from the community" about "negative impacts" outside the Seymour Street facility, according to Coun. Peter Meiszner.HealthJul 24, 2023
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Illicit drug toxicity now leading cause of death for B.C. residents between 10 and 59: CoronerIllicit drug toxicity is now the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between the ages of 10 to 59, surpassing homicides, suicides, accidents and natural diseases combined.HealthJun 19, 2023
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B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatmentsHealth Minister Adrian Dix says in a news release that full coverage of the medications will be available to all B.C. residents with an active medical services plan.HealthJun 14, 2023
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