Island Health says overdoses from opioids and stimulants increasing in region
Top doctors have called for increased access to a safe supply of illicit drugs to prevent deaths
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
Public invited to remember loved ones lost to overdose and to join social media event Aug. 31
Expert says there is misconception prescribed medication is safe to take
For second consecutive month, province records highest number of overdose deaths
Minister Judy Darcy has said the proposed changes could help ensure the immediate safety of young people
‘If the numbers were reversed … there would be outrage’
Health authority warns of increase in overdoses from opioids and stimulants
Deaths increased by 93% between January and May
131 overdoses recorded by BC Emergency Health Services on June 26
Dr. Bonnie Henry responds to petition calling for overdose deaths to be announced
Carina Stone lost her husband Michael in 2017 to fentanyl poisoning
International range of events illustrate the scope of the opioid crisis
BIG READ: As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches, Islander shares story of multiple ODs
Judy Darcy announces $20 million for opioid intervention, treatment
