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Pandemic financial relief having unexpected negative impact on Kamloops’ most vulnerable
A higher than normal number of overdoses in Kamloops is having an impact on city's…
Another record month of drug overdose deaths in B.C.: Chief Coroner
B.C. has set a tragic record for the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in…
B.C. plan to hold youth in hospital after overdose may have unforeseen consequences: Youth workers
The B.C. NDP's plan to involuntarily hold teens for up to one week following an…
SD73 offers support to staff, students grieving loss of Kamloops high school student
Students and staff at Westsyde Secondary School are encouraged to use emotional support resources after…
Deadly street drug combination threatening lives in B.C.
As drug overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C., the Northern Health region has put…
Decriminalization of illicit drugs on Dr. Bonnie Henry’s radar
B.C.’s provincial health officer will continue to lobby for the decriminalization of illicit drugs, as…
New overdose prevention app available in Interior Health region
The Provincial Health Services Authority has launched a new app aimed at preventing those who…
Vernon will soon have its first, permanent overdose prevention site
Interior Health has announced Vernon will soon be getting an overdose prevention site and it…
Spike in overdose deaths could be tied to changing drug supply chain
The COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting the illegal drug supply chain and contributing to a…
Interior Health has second-highest rate of overdose deaths in 2020
B.C.’s other health crisis appears to be making a comeback as illicit drug overdose deaths…
Suspect in Salmon Arm break-in arrested after overdose
The suspect who broke into a downtown Salmon Arm drug dispensary last week ended up…
Fentanyl-related deaths drop by almost 50 per cent in Kamloops and Kelowna
Both Kamloops and Kelowna have seen nearly a 50 per cent decrease in the number…
Man who died in Kelowna homeless camp was trying to ‘get back on the straight and narrow’
Today was supposed to be the start of a new life for a Kelowna man…
Vernon event aims to save lives amidst overdose crisis
VERNON – It’s an international crisis that’s palpable on Okanagan streets. Vernon’s Upper Room Mission…
By telling her story, this Kelowna mom is reducing the stigma caused by drug overdose deaths
KELOWNA – There are many ways to fight the scourge of deaths caused by drug…