Overdose Crisis
Online survey on stigma around drug use launched in Kamloops
Social stigma has been identified as one of the major contributing factors in unintentional illicit…
Dark web fentanyl linked to U.S. sailor deaths came from B.C.
A B.C. man was indicted on federal charges in the U.S. for allegedly operating an…
Toxic drug supply found in Penticton
A drug alert has been issued for Penticton after a drug found in the city…
B.C. sees slight decrease in deaths from poisoned illicit drug supply
The number of overdose deaths in the province has decreased compared to the same time…
‘Living a nightmare’: North Okanagan mom grieves 15-year-old son’s overdose death
In early April, Donna Gregersen's 15-year-old son died in a house in Enderby. While a…
New Kamloops safe injection site in same location as recovery centre
Plans are in the works for a supervised drug consumption site to move from its…
Toxic drug crisis in B.C. claims 37 lives in Interior Health: coroner
Eleven people in Kamloops died as a result of a poisoned illicit drug supply in…
Ray of hope, big step forward for men’s recovery house in Kamloops
A men’s addiction recovery centre in Kamloops recently received some encouraging news. After a long…
‘We want attention’: Moms Stop the Harm holding overdose crisis rally in Kamloops
Kamloops residents are being called to bring signs and noisemakers to a rally this week…
Kamloops resident proposes hiring a private security company to help police community at night
In response to criminal activity stemming from the overdose crisis, some fed up residents are…
Unique Kamloops Christmas tree shines light on overdose crisis, brings grieving families together
A special kind of Christmas tree was set up by some Kamloops parents who have…
Interior has second highest overdose rate in B.C.
The Interior has the second highest rate of overdose deaths in the province, according to…
Advocate for homeless says wrap-around services is the solution for Kamloops
As the weather is getting colder, a long-time advocate for marginalized members of the city…
Drug alert for fentanyl-laced substance issued in Kamloops, Merritt
Interior Health has issued a warning about a contaminated drug supply in Kamloops and Merritt.…
Vigil planned in Kelowna for International Overdose Awareness Day
A network of families aiming to change illicit drug use policies will be hosting a…