drug supply
BC Coroners Service report shows increasing concern over drug-related deaths
Peak Web September 26, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer Content warning: this article refers to substance-related deaths. July was a critical month for British Columbians, as outlined in the BC Coroners Service’s data report on deaths involving hazardous substances from August 22. The report stated 198 individuals died from toxic drug supply in July, adding to the quickly rising fatality count from the beginning of 2023. The BC Coroners Service stated in their report there have been 1,455 fatalities in the past seven months. This timespan marks the highest levels on record since the initial public emergency of toxic drug deaths was announced in…
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Community organisations put out a call to action to protect women amidst housing crisis
News September 12, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer Content warning: This article mentions acts of gender-based violence and violence against Indigenous peoples. On August 16, several organisations published a joint press release titled, “Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to the…
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