B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern
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B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern
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B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern
Description
March 17, 2017
Fri, Mar 17: The B.C. Coroners Service says there were 102 suspected drug overdose deaths last month, or nearly four deaths every day. As Ted Chernecki reports, where the death rate is the highest might surprise you.
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B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern01:43 | March 17, 2017
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Ceremonies mark Red Dress Day02:09 | May 5, 2024
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Township of Langley proposes child care solution02:00 | May 5, 2024
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Inside look at SAR training02:14 | May 5, 2024
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B.C. drug policy under the microscope02:13 | April 28, 2024
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Night vision technology assists wildfire fights02:07 | April 28, 2024
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Canucks playoff watch parties in Port Coquitlam and Delta01:47 | April 28, 2024
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Surrey boy has ‘thrill of a lifetime’ on stage with superstar Diljit Dosanjh02:07 | April 28, 2024
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Teal Jones files for creditor protection02:16 | April 27, 2024
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B.C. celebrates Lapu-Lapu Day01:58 | April 27, 2024
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Drug treatment options hard to reach02:23 | April 21, 2024
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This Is BC: Man keeps memory of fallen heroes alive01:59 | April 21, 2024
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Surrey Khalsa Day Parade dedicated to memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar01:58 | April 20, 2024
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Record crowds celebrate Vaisakhi in Surrey01:51 | April 20, 2024
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Thousands pack the streets for Surrey Khalsa Day Parade01:58 | April 20, 2024
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Vancouver shuts down 4/20 celebration02:20 | April 20, 2024
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This is BC: Young B.C. musician hits right note in Quesnel02:03 | April 14, 2024
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Search for missing B.C. mother and baby comes to an end01:28 | April 5, 2024
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Man shot in violent carjacking in Abbotsford B.C., suspects arrested in Coquitlam02:05 | February 18, 2024
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Safe consumption advocate02:19 | February 17, 2024
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Less than ideal conditions at local ski hills01:53 | February 17, 2024
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Fire destroys Campbell River 55+ home01:34 | February 17, 2024
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This is BC: Bonsai legend continues his devotion02:01 | February 11, 2024
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New sound stage keeps B.C. on cutting edge01:47 | February 11, 2024
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Thousands mark Lunar New Year02:11 | February 11, 2024
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Retiring RCMP officer Dale Carr urges mental health care02:23 | February 11, 2024
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Richmond residents react to safe injection site plan02:13 | February 10, 2024
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Suspicious fire destroys Duncan thrift store01:38 | February 10, 2024
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B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern01:43 | March 17, 2017
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Ceremonies mark Red Dress Day02:09 | May 5, 2024
-
Township of Langley proposes child care solution02:00 | May 5, 2024
-
Inside look at SAR training02:14 | May 5, 2024
-
B.C. drug policy under the microscope02:13 | April 28, 2024
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Night vision technology assists wildfire fights02:07 | April 28, 2024
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Canucks playoff watch parties in Port Coquitlam and Delta01:47 | April 28, 2024
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Surrey boy has ‘thrill of a lifetime’ on stage with superstar Diljit Dosanjh02:07 | April 28, 2024
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Innovative DTES housing project02:22 | April 27, 2024
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Teal Jones files for creditor protection02:16 | April 27, 2024
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B.C. celebrates Lapu-Lapu Day01:58 | April 27, 2024
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Canucks set for Game 1 of playoffs03:48 | April 21, 2024
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Drug treatment options hard to reach02:23 | April 21, 2024
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Disability benefit amount in federal budget disappoints02:03 | April 21, 2024
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This Is BC: Man keeps memory of fallen heroes alive01:59 | April 21, 2024
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Surrey Khalsa Day Parade dedicated to memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar01:58 | April 20, 2024
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Record crowds celebrate Vaisakhi in Surrey01:51 | April 20, 2024
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Thousands pack the streets for Surrey Khalsa Day Parade01:58 | April 20, 2024
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Vancouver shuts down 4/20 celebration02:20 | April 20, 2024
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This is BC: Young B.C. musician hits right note in Quesnel02:03 | April 14, 2024
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Search for missing B.C. mother and baby comes to an end01:28 | April 5, 2024
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Man shot in violent carjacking in Abbotsford B.C., suspects arrested in Coquitlam02:05 | February 18, 2024
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Safe consumption advocate02:19 | February 17, 2024
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Less than ideal conditions at local ski hills01:53 | February 17, 2024
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Fire destroys Campbell River 55+ home01:34 | February 17, 2024
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This is BC: Bonsai legend continues his devotion02:01 | February 11, 2024
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New sound stage keeps B.C. on cutting edge01:47 | February 11, 2024
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Thousands mark Lunar New Year02:11 | February 11, 2024
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Retiring RCMP officer Dale Carr urges mental health care02:23 | February 11, 2024
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Richmond residents react to safe injection site plan02:13 | February 10, 2024
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Suspicious fire destroys Duncan thrift store01:38 | February 10, 2024
B.C. overdose deaths slow slight in February, but still cause for great concern
Description
March 17, 2017
Fri, Mar 17: The B.C. Coroners Service says there were 102 suspected drug overdose deaths last month, or nearly four deaths every day. As Ted Chernecki reports, where the death rate is the highest might surprise you.
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