The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
That’s nearly double the fatal overdoses in 2019
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
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
Incident at Langley-area park ‘eye-opening’ rescuer says
Surrey continues to see the second-highest number of fatal overdoses in the province
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.
Provincewide, more than five people died a day from overdoses
That’s 142 deaths since the start of 2020
In eight months, there have been 130 fatalities
Top doctors have called for increased access to a safe supply of illicit drugs to prevent deaths
Whie crosses adorned city hall lawn; pier lit up purple in honour of overdose victims and families
