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B.C. chief coroner announces 2018 illicit drug death statistics
Description
February 7, 2019
Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe explains at a press conference Thursday who is dying from illicit substance-related deaths in British Columbia and who is most at risk.
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B.C. chief coroner announces 2018 illicit drug death statistics03:11 | February 7, 2019 -
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Health Matters: Plunge for the Cure04:07 | May 27, 2026 -
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Master First Nations carver creates special totem pole for Lions Gate Hospital01:55 | May 25, 2026 -
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B.C. chief coroner announces 2018 illicit drug death statistics03:11 | February 7, 2019
-
Food Banks Canada’s 2026 Poverty Report Card04:29 | 59 minutes ago
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Air conditioner bylaw motion going before Vancouver council02:20 | May 31, 2026
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Women’s Health: Free contraception in BC makes a difference05:08 | May 30, 2026
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Health Matters: Race for the Kids supports BC Children’s Hospital Foundation03:41 | May 29, 2026
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B.C. chief coroner announces 2018 illicit drug death statistics
Description
February 7, 2019
Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe explains at a press conference Thursday who is dying from illicit substance-related deaths in British Columbia and who is most at risk.
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