Canadian cities, provinces say decriminalization would help reduce stigma associated with drug use
The programs are small and have very limited capacity to prescribe a safe supply of drugs
Most fatal overdoses are linked to opioids and took place in Calgary and Edmonton
Drug overdose deaths in Alberta hit record highs during the COVID-19 pandemic
To date, British Columbia, Toronto and Vancouver have asked Ottawa for section 56 exemption request
Health agency lists tips for safer consumption as increase continues
Tanis Oldenburger of Chilliwack Overdose Prevention Society called numbers ‘atrocious, preventable’
B.C. recorded 2,224 fatalities due to illicit drug overdoses in 2021
Customized van on site six hours a day in area of Lonzo Road and Sumas Way
‘Usually, you just go to sleep… wake up later and you’re fine. But this night I wasn’t.’
B.C. paramedics release data for individual communities as drug death toll climbs
The national line is one of many solutions to try to curb drug overdoses
Researchers says existing sites having positive influence on drug users’ behaviour
Opioid fatalities now represent over 20 per cent of all deaths investigated by Yukon’s coroner
Fraser Health issues overdose advisory for product sold as opioids
Fiona Doerksen performed CPR outside dollar store on Oct. 8
Group says government has to take action and involve drug users in finding solutions