The initiative comes at a time when overdose deaths are spiking
British Columbia’s government created a safe supply program in March
Seven people between the ages of 25 to 42 were taken to hospital for further treatment.
COVID-19 crisis continues to exacerbate the overdose crisis
‘Toxic batch’ of street drugs suspected
Nine people died every two days in August, BC Coroners Service data shows
Between January and July of this year, 900 people have fatally overdosed in B.C.
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
There have been more than 15,000 apparent opioid-related deaths in Canada since 2016
Province pledges $10.5 million for expansion of overdose prevention response
Bill 22 would create more harm than good argues the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and others
Minister Judy Darcy has said the proposed changes could help ensure the immediate safety of young people
Maggie Plett says action still needed on recovery homes
Rachel Staples’s 15-year-old son Elliot Eurchuk died in April 2018
B.C. recorded record-breaking number of fatal overdoses in May
That’s 11 people dying from illicit drugs every two days
