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
113 illicit-drug deaths in seven months, nearly surpassing 2019 toll
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
Community action group organizes Aug. 19 motorcade in place of march
