Just over 4 British Columbians died of toxic drugs daily in March: coroner
The B.C. Coroners Service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 deaths the month before.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-toxic-drug-deaths-march-2026-9.7198827?cmp=rss

Just over 4 British Columbians died of toxic drugs daily in March: coroner
The B.C. Coroners Service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 deaths the month before.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-toxic-drug-deaths-march-2026-9.7198827?cmp=rss

First Nations people disproportionately impacted by B.C.'s toxic drug crisis, officials say
First Nations members in B.C. make up approximately 3.4 per cent of the population, but accounted for 15.8 per cent of all toxic drug deaths in 2025.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-nations-toxic-drugs-2025-9.7165603?cmp=rss

Reintegration from corrections a 'critical juncture' in northern Ontario's drug crisis
A new report from the John Howard Society of Ontario highlights the growing severity of the toxic drug crisis and the effects on those involved in northern Ontario’s criminal justice system. The report, released Tuesday, explores the link between incarceration and drug-related deaths in the region, an...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northern-toll-john-howard-society-of-ontario-9.7165048?cmp=rss

Province seeks new home for Saskatoon drug testing machine
The fate of the drug testing machine, which played a major role in toxic drug alerts issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, remains uncertain after a financial crisis forced Prairie Harm Reduction to close its doors last week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-drug-testing-machine-fentanyl-harm-reduction-9.7165480?cmp=rss

Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users calls for an 'end to this farce' 10 years into state of emergency
A rally organized by the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) on Tuesday commemorated those lost to the toxic drug crisis 10 years after a public health emergency was declared in B.C. over a spike in illicit drug deaths.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-area-network-of-drug-users-rally-10-years-emergency-9.7164143?cmp=rss

B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn’t used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/10-year-anniversary-toxic-drug-overdose-deaths-public-health-emergency-9.7159394?cmp=rss

B.C. marks 10 years since province declared toxic drug crisis a public health emergency
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/10-year-anniversary-toxic-drug-overdose-deaths-public-health-emergency-9.7159394?cmp=rss

B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn’t used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/10-year-anniversary-toxic-drug-overdose-deaths-public-health-emergency-9.7159394?cmp=rss

B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn’t used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/10-year-anniversary-toxic-drug-overdose-deaths-public-health-emergency-9.7159394?cmp=rss