Overdose deaths in Vancouver stay steady in September, but officials say number is still too high
The city says 26 people died of a suspected overdose last month, compared to 25 in August. Continue reading
OVERDOSE DEATHS
‘Understanding the Opioid Crisis’ event held in Lakefield
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 200 people packed the Selwyn Outreach Centre near Peterborough for a discussion about the ongoing opioid crisis in Ontario. Continue reading
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading
Overdose deaths in B.C. rise in July
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
A total of 134 people died in July, a 25 per cent increase from June. Continue reading
Opioid deaths continue to drop in B.C., but more than 100 people died in June
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
For the third month in a row, the number of illicit drug overdose deaths has gone down in B.C. Continue reading
Illicit drug overdose deaths down in April compared to March across B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The number of illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C. have gone down in April compared to a month earlier. Continue reading
March represents second-deadliest month for illicit-drug overdose deaths in B.C. history
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Coroners Service released the latest data on Thursday. In March, 161 people died from suspected illicit drug overdoses in the province. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to ban pill presses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
In an attempt to get a grip on the illegal production of illicit drugs, the B.C. government has introduced legislation to toughen the regulations on pill-press machines. Continue reading
Panel releases recommendations as B.C. sees almost 4 deaths a day this February
“The potency and content of illicit substances is unpredictable.” Continue reading
Grieving mother pleads with government to support Safe Care Act
A Squamish mother is hoping other mothers don’t have to live through the pain she has. Continue reading
