Tag: toxic drug crisis

Coroners report 30 drug toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island through February

Health Wylie Henderson -
The data indicates 11 deaths were reported in south Island, 17 in central Island and three in north Island.

29 drug toxicity deaths reported on Vancouver Island in January

Health Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. Coroners Service has released its January report on drug toxicity deaths, showing 29 deaths on Vancouver Island during the first month of 2026.

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2026 BC Election
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Indigenous
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Environment
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