Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
It pins the blame largely on a lack of supports, a corrupted drug supply
Alert comes after increase in overdoses associated with ‘greeny-blue/turquoise down substance’
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
Incident at Langley-area park ‘eye-opening’ rescuer says
Officials urging “extreme caution” for anyone using during dual health crisis
The initiative comes at a time when overdose deaths are spiking
Seven people between the ages of 25 to 42 were taken to hospital for further treatment.
Indigenous women experience higher OD rates and the doc acknowledges this disproportionality
Top doctors have called for increased access to a safe supply of illicit drugs to prevent deaths
‘It’s tragic because it’s so preventable. No one has to die from this,’ from Calling of the Heart film
‘We remember those we’ve lost, love those left behind, and pledge to do all we can to end overdose’
B.C. hits grim milestone of more than 900 deaths in first seven months of 2020
There have been more than 15,000 apparent opioid-related deaths in Canada since 2016
Minister Judy Darcy has said the proposed changes could help ensure the immediate safety of young people
Deaths increased by 93% between January and May
131 overdoses recorded by BC Emergency Health Services on June 26
