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BC Coroners Service report shows increasing concern over drug-related deaths

Peak Web September 26, 2023

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 2016.  To further understand the…

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Community organisations put out a call to action to protect women amidst housing crisis

Peak Web September 12, 2022

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 housing crisis.” The organisations who…

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