The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
Pandemic exacerbated ongoing dire state of opioid crisis in B.C.
Iliajah Pidskalny rides to raise awareness, funds for Canadian drug policy change
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
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
