Illicit drug overdoses claimed 136 lives in B.C. in April. No deaths occurred at Vancouver’s InSite, the Dr. Peter Centre or at any of the drug overdose prevention sites.

If the pace of the overdose crisis continues, the total number of overdose deaths in B.C. will surpass 1,400 in 2017, breaking the record 935 deaths in 2016.

Latest statistics on overdose deaths in B.C. are in and they suggest the province is on track to eclipse last year’s horrific record death toll. Vancouver leads the way in overdoses.

Across the U.S., an addiction epidemic is ravaging families and costing lives. California looks to Vancouver for answers to the opioid crisis.

16-year-old’s overdose death in New Westminster was caused by what she thought was MDMA. With quotes from Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer with VCH.

Two centers where people would be able to inject illicit drugs under a nurse’s supervision will open in Montreal. With quotes from Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, a medical health officer at VCH.

Writer points out that big-city mayors have issued a timely call to action to the opioid crisis and a vigorous response to this public-health emergency is needed.

FortisBC recognized 11 B.C. organizations, including VCH, for their “dedication to conserving energy” recently with the 2017 Efficiency in Action Awards.

A two-day conference teaching Okanagan first responders about the dangers of fentanyl and how to stay safe when working around potentially fentanyl-laced drugs.

Discussion at the Hagensborg Water District annual general meeting over treating the water according to VCH standards to meet requirements as “potable” water.