Overdose
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Kelowna, B.C. mayor reacts to string of weekend overdose deathsKelowna's mayor calls this weekend in his city a terrible tragedy, and wants to remind residents to end the stigma around drug use and homelessness.TrendingSep 26
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Officials investigating cause of five overdose deaths in one dayDrugs were seized at all three locations on Saturday and will be tested to see what exactly caused the deaths of five people.InvestigationsSep 25
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Kelowna, B.C., RCMP issues toxic drug warning as five people die on SaturdayKelowna RCMP said the overdose deaths are extremely concerning and are warning the public more overdoses “are possible.”HealthSep 24
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Okanagan saw toxic drug deaths surge this summerNearly 1,300 deaths due to toxic drugs have been reported to the BC Coroners Service between January and July, which is a record number for the first seven months of a year.CrimeSep 15
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Kelowna, B.C. one-year-old who overdosed makes full recoveryAt least two children under the age of 10 have died of suspected illicit drug overdoses in the last two years, and this most recent case has spurred a warning to parents.CrimeSep 2
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Eviction hearing pushed to 2023 for Kelowna, B.C. problem houseThe home has accumulated 37 police files on it since November, with the most notable offences being: reports of a drug house, overdoses, assault, suspicious activity and theft.CrimeSep 2
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Okanagan organizations reflect on International Overdose Awareness DayOrganizations in Kelowna and Penticton have planned events to mark this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day.HealthAug 31
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Saskatoon and Regina hold events advocating for more harm reduction supportsWednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and people gathered at the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre to get the point across that this was a growing issue.CanadaAug 31
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In marking Overdose Awareness Day, MLHU looks to put focus back on region’s opioid crisisMore than 1,037 opioid-related emergency department visits were recorded in the region last year, nearly double the number seen in 2019, according to health unit figures.HealthAug 31
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Press conference and events held across B.C. for International Overdose Awareness DayEvents are being held across the province to raise awareness regarding the ongoing opioid health crisis.HealthAug 31
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