Black Press Media and community partners shine light on opioid epidemic and local response
Kat Wahamaa lost her son in 2016; says topic is rife with misconceptions
The pandemic has disrupted the usual flow of illicit drugs and more toxic fentanyl-laced substances took their place
Const. Deepak Sood was recorded Sunday saying ‘I’ll smack you’ and ‘go back to selling drugs’ to a harm reduction advocate
Announcement comes on 5-year anniversary of B.C.’s first public health emergency
The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
Pandemic exacerbated ongoing dire state of opioid crisis in B.C.
Iliajah Pidskalny rides to raise awareness, funds for Canadian drug policy change
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
It pins the blame largely on a lack of supports, a corrupted drug supply
Alert comes after increase in overdoses associated with ‘greeny-blue/turquoise down substance’
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
Incident at Langley-area park ‘eye-opening’ rescuer says
Officials urging “extreme caution” for anyone using during dual health crisis
The initiative comes at a time when overdose deaths are spiking
Seven people between the ages of 25 to 42 were taken to hospital for further treatment.
