Tag: Illicit Drug Overdose

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

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The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Health Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

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