Recent data shows a major spike in the number of people dying from toxic illicit drugs due to the pandemic
Findings come as B.C. is seeing its worst stretch in history for fatal overdoses
A record 175 people died in June of illicit-drug overdoses
The opioid overdose crisis continues to be one of the most serious public health crises
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police want policing focus of opioid crisis to be replaced with a health one
Motions include writing Dr. Bonnie Henry, holding naloxone workshop
Island Health noted increase in overdose deaths last week
That equates to roughly seven British Columbians dying every two days
B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Judy Darcy talks about both public health emergencies
Dr. Henry said the stigma associated with addiction, the challenges with getting help remained top of mind
The machine is the invention of Nelson’s SMRT1 Technologies
Minister Judy Darcy says Abbotsford pilot project working
Chief coroner says figures were down about a third in the province’s fourth year of the opioid crisis
Julie Payette met at a fire hall with firefighters and police officers as well as politicians and health experts
16-year-old Elliot Eurchuk died of a fentanyl overdose in 2018
RN has saved three people’s lives in eight months
The puppy is now up for adoption through the Victoria Humane Society
Researchers have spent the last year developing the Nal-Pal app
Teens say positive connections with adults key to recovery
Former B.C. representative for children and youth weighs in with her support
