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.
- March drug deaths down 11% over last year as B.C. records 192 fatalities
- Toxic drug death toll in B.C. for January dips to 198
- B.C. mother who lost two sons to drug crisis calls for change as numbers grow