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WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergencyMonkeypox outbreaks are now seen as a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Saturday.HealthJul 23, 2022
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Grieving parents, children mark sombre anniversary of B.C.’s opioid crisisOn April 14, 2016, the province declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.CanadaApr 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.NewsApr 14, 2021
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B.C. to officially request federal exemption to decriminalize drug possessionSince 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.HealthApr 14, 2021
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Alberta’s positivity rate sits at 7%; rapid tests coming to some assessment centresTen deaths were reported to Alberta Health in the last 24 hours, Hinshaw said.HealthNov 26, 2020
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Okanagan mothers paint valley purple in honour of sons who died of drug overdosesMothers who lost their children to drug addiction are sharing their stories and painting the valley purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday.HealthAug 31, 2020
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Canada’s other health-care crisis: the epidemic of fatal drug overdosesThe 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.PoliticsAug 27, 2020
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‘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.TrafficApr 27, 2020
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B.C. firefighters told to put non-life threatening medical calls on back burner amid COVID-19The 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.HealthApr 4, 2020
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Social media post deemed to be hoax: Osoyoos RCMPThe post claimed that people were knocking door-to-door in the community, seeking households that were willing to take in seasonal workers.CrimeMar 31, 2020
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