Local Opioid Crisis News

Healing Hearts allows members to discuss their feelings in a confidential and safe environment

B.C. recorded 1,455 toxic drug deaths within the first seven months of 2023.

Forty-seven per cent of drug-poisoning deaths in B.C. happened in private residences.

Current Richmond city councillor weighs in on the on-going drug poisoning crisis.

The toxic drug crisis has claimed thousands of lives in B.C. including the son of Richmond News’ assistant editor Maria Rantanen.

As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment

‘And with something like the opioid crisis… the cost of a single mistake is so high’: Louise Coatta

The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record

A survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows strong support for safe supply, and near unanimity on the seriousness of the issue

The costs of B.C. and North America’s toxic drug overdose crisis continue to climb as stakeholders seek solutions to an international problem