B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023
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B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023
04:20 | January 25, 2024
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B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023
04:20 | January 25, 2024
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Autopsy indicates B.C. teen found dead in Australia likely drowned
01:42 | January 23, 2026
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B.C. to officially end drug decriminalization pilot program
01:59 | January 14, 2026
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Highly contagious strangles outbreak infecting horses in Kelowna
01:53 | January 14, 2026
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Victoria Police Department re-establishes beat cops
02:08 | January 13, 2026
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MAID charter challenge puts religious-based hospitals in the spotlight
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MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court
01:47 | January 12, 2026
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Dry January booze-free beverages
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B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023
Description
January 25, 2024
More grim figures from the BC Coroner's Service on the number of illicit drug deaths. New figures show a record number of British Columbians were killed by toxic, illicit drugs in 2023. Global News Morning speaks with Recovery and Harm Reduction Expert Guy Felicella about where the province is failing in its attempt to get a handle on the toxic drug crisis.
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B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 202304:20 | January 25, 2024 -
Wait times for long-term care beds continues to grow in B.C.04:35 | 1 hour ago -
Report finds gaps remain in safeguards designed to protect involuntary care patients04:56 | January 27, 2026 -
BCCDC issues medetomidine drug alert04:19 | January 27, 2026 -
New study says administrative work keeps doctors from seeing more patients02:19 | January 26, 2026 -
Mental health crisis program expanded01:50 | January 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: VCH Adult ADHD Clinic expands to offer support to more people04:30 | January 26, 2026 -
Palma’s Picks: Rethinking healthy eating05:08 | January 25, 2026 -
Coquitlam ‘Men’s Shed’ offers a sense of belonging02:10 | January 24, 2026 -
Top food trends for 202605:01 | January 24, 2026 -
UBCO researchers developing hand brace for tremors02:11 | January 23, 2026 -
Autopsy indicates B.C. teen found dead in Australia likely drowned01:42 | January 23, 2026 -
B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks04:03 | January 23, 2026 -
Reviewing Metro Vancouver’s governance01:44 | January 22, 2026 -
Survey reveals concerns of ageing Canadians04:43 | January 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: Dementia caregiver tool kit03:31 | January 22, 2026 -
B.C. cancer patient frustrated by delays02:00 | January 21, 2026 -
Kelowna woman still waiting for life-saving liver transplant02:09 | January 20, 2026 -
Will FIFA World Cup visitors put a strain on Canada’s health-care system?03:32 | January 20, 2026 -
Is B.C. health care ready for the World Cup?01:35 | January 19, 2026 -
Health Matters: Snuffing out youth vaping04:49 | January 19, 2026 -
Strategies to have a happier year04:20 | January 18, 2026 -
Cooking Together: Satisfying slow-roasted meal06:15 | January 18, 2026 -
DTES advice for government from the front lines02:00 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Hospital at Home expands to include surgical patients04:03 | January 16, 2026 -
B.C. psychologist speaks out about end of drug decriminalization program02:16 | January 15, 2026 -
B.C. to officially end drug decriminalization pilot program01:59 | January 14, 2026 -
Highly contagious strangles outbreak infecting horses in Kelowna01:53 | January 14, 2026 -
Victoria Police Department re-establishes beat cops02:08 | January 13, 2026 -
MAID charter challenge puts religious-based hospitals in the spotlight04:48 | January 13, 2026 -
MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court01:47 | January 12, 2026 -
Dry January booze-free beverages04:26 | January 12, 2026
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B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 202304:20 | January 25, 2024
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Wait times for long-term care beds continues to grow in B.C.04:35 | 1 hour ago
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Report finds gaps remain in safeguards designed to protect involuntary care patients04:56 | January 27, 2026
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BCCDC issues medetomidine drug alert04:19 | January 27, 2026
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New study says administrative work keeps doctors from seeing more patients02:19 | January 26, 2026
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Mental health crisis program expanded01:50 | January 26, 2026
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Health Matters: VCH Adult ADHD Clinic expands to offer support to more people04:30 | January 26, 2026
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Palma’s Picks: Rethinking healthy eating05:08 | January 25, 2026
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Coquitlam ‘Men’s Shed’ offers a sense of belonging02:10 | January 24, 2026
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Top food trends for 202605:01 | January 24, 2026
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UBCO researchers developing hand brace for tremors02:11 | January 23, 2026
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Autopsy indicates B.C. teen found dead in Australia likely drowned01:42 | January 23, 2026
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B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks04:03 | January 23, 2026
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Reviewing Metro Vancouver’s governance01:44 | January 22, 2026
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Survey reveals concerns of ageing Canadians04:43 | January 22, 2026
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Health Matters: Dementia caregiver tool kit03:31 | January 22, 2026
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B.C. cancer patient frustrated by delays02:00 | January 21, 2026
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Kelowna woman still waiting for life-saving liver transplant02:09 | January 20, 2026
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Will FIFA World Cup visitors put a strain on Canada’s health-care system?03:32 | January 20, 2026
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Is B.C. health care ready for the World Cup?01:35 | January 19, 2026
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Health Matters: Snuffing out youth vaping04:49 | January 19, 2026
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Strategies to have a happier year04:20 | January 18, 2026
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Cooking Together: Satisfying slow-roasted meal06:15 | January 18, 2026
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DTES advice for government from the front lines02:00 | January 16, 2026
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Health Matters: Hospital at Home expands to include surgical patients04:03 | January 16, 2026
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B.C. psychologist speaks out about end of drug decriminalization program02:16 | January 15, 2026
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B.C. to officially end drug decriminalization pilot program01:59 | January 14, 2026
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Highly contagious strangles outbreak infecting horses in Kelowna01:53 | January 14, 2026
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Victoria Police Department re-establishes beat cops02:08 | January 13, 2026
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MAID charter challenge puts religious-based hospitals in the spotlight04:48 | January 13, 2026
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MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court01:47 | January 12, 2026
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Dry January booze-free beverages04:26 | January 12, 2026
B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023
Description
January 25, 2024
More grim figures from the BC Coroner's Service on the number of illicit drug deaths. New figures show a record number of British Columbians were killed by toxic, illicit drugs in 2023. Global News Morning speaks with Recovery and Harm Reduction Expert Guy Felicella about where the province is failing in its attempt to get a handle on the toxic drug crisis.
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