Tag: Illicit Drug Deaths

“We need to stop debating facts.”: BC Chief Coroner frustrated by differing political views on overdose deaths

Health Brendan Pawliw -
2,315 overdose deaths were tallied in 2024. As of the end of October (2025), 1,538 people province-wide died from illicit drugs with the final numbers expected to come out in February.

Northern Health still leading the province in illicit drug deaths per capita

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The B.C. Coroner's Service is reporting an overall increase in illicit drug deaths for March and April. An average of...

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