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BCEHS reports surge in demand for monitoring overdoses with Lifeguard App
Description
March 12, 2021
An update on a story we first brought you Thursday night about the B.C.-made technology that can help people from dying from a drug overdose. The Lifeguard App offers a lifeline to people using drugs alone -- by monitoring the window during which an overdose can occur.
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BCEHS reports surge in demand for monitoring overdoses with Lifeguard App01:17 | March 12, 2021
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Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | 11 hours ago
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Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
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Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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Bravery award winner competes in curling at B.C. Winter Games01:25 | February 23, 2024
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What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
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New funding to support First Nations participation in UNDRIP01:06 | April 27, 2023
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Police investigating New Westminster shooting00:33 | April 18, 2023
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BCEHS reports surge in demand for monitoring overdoses with Lifeguard App01:17 | March 12, 2021
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Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | 11 hours ago
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Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
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Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Snowy conditions make for slow commute across pockets of Metro Vancouver06:39 | January 11, 2024
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Inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport01:08 | October 30, 2023
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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2023 Vancouver Mural Festival kicks off Friday02:09 | August 4, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
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Police investigating New Westminster shooting00:33 | April 18, 2023
BCEHS reports surge in demand for monitoring overdoses with Lifeguard App
Description
March 12, 2021
An update on a story we first brought you Thursday night about the B.C.-made technology that can help people from dying from a drug overdose. The Lifeguard App offers a lifeline to people using drugs alone -- by monitoring the window during which an overdose can occur.
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