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Government Extends Drug Abuse Campaign Until Fall To Reach Post-Secondary Students
The provincial government recently launched a campaign to educate people about toxic drug supplies and hopes to gain the attention of post-secondary students.
The Toxic Drugs are Circulating campaign launched in August, but has been…
BC government raises awareness of growing drug toxicity – The Omega Student Newspaper Ω
As students return to campus and socially come together in what seems like an eternity, the provincial government is reminding students of ways they can make informed decisions about…
Four Illicit Drug Poisoning Deaths Reported In North Peace This Year, No Cases In June In…
In the report released on August 31, the province reported 1,011 deaths in the first six months of 2021."The deaths of over 1,000 British Columbians in the first six months of 2021 is a tragic reminder that the supply of toxic illicit drugs…
Campaign educates students about drug toxicity and safety
As post-secondary students return to campus and toxic drugs continue to circulate in all parts of British Columbia, it is critical that students have the resources they need to make informed decisions and!--googleon:>…
2021 saw the deadliest first six months for drug toxicity in British Columbia, says Chief Coroner
British Columbia needs a significant change in the way it treats people who use drugs, the province's chief coroner said on Tuesday after releasing statistics showing 1,011 people have died as a result of suspected illicit overdoses from…
British Columbia Drug Toxicity Deaths Rise As World Marks Overdose Awareness Day
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - British Columbia lost 1,011 lives to drug toxicity between January and June of this year.
The total is the highest on record in the first six months of a calendar year, according to the Chief Coroner of…
Continuing death toll from illicit drug toxicity calls for urgent action: BC Green Party
Sonia Furstenau Photo credit: Twitter
Before Christ On Tuesday, Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau made the following statement on Overdose Awareness Day as BC Coroner's Services reported at least 1,011 people died of suspected illicit…
Comox Valley Community Action Team Helps Reduce Illicit Drug Toxicity Deaths
Photo: Jeff Anderson / Flickr
Most communities on Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, have Community Action Teams (CATs) that provide support to people who use drugs.
But now, as the province invests $ 2.5 million to…
Safer provincial supply expands to curb skyrocketing drug toxicity deaths | NanaimoNews NOW
A record 1,728 overdose deaths in British Columbia was matched by a similar historic year in Nanaimo, where 39 people lost their lives. This is the second highest tally on record in a calendar year for the region.…
160 people were fatally overdosed in British Columbia in May as drug toxicity continues to rise…
Another 160 people lost their lives in May due to the overdose crisis in British Columbia.
Data for May was released by the BC Coroners Service on Tuesday morning, June 29, marking the 13th consecutive month with more than 150…