Overdose Crisis
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healthBritish Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost
British Columbia commemorates 10 years since declaring a public health emergency due to the overdose crisis, reflecting on over 18,000 lives lost and calls for renewed action.
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healthB.C. Invests $50 Million to Expand Nasal Naloxone Access
British Columbia commits $50 million to significantly increase the availability of nasal naloxone kits across the province, aiming to combat the ongoing overdose crisis.
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healthSaskatoon Supervised Consumption Site Sees Overdose Cases Triple in 2025
Saskatoon's sole supervised consumption site reports a threefold increase in overdose interventions in 2025, highlighting the escalating toxic drug crisis and the vital role of harm reduction services.