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Rate of Toxic Drug Deaths in B.C. Rises After 6 Month Decline

  • In April 2025, the BC Coroners Service recorded 165 fatalities linked to toxic drugs, marking an increase after six consecutive months of decline.
  • This rise followed six months with fewer than 160 deaths monthly, as fentanyl and analogues remained the leading cause of fatalities.
  • Most victims were men aged 30 to 59, representing 68% of deaths, with 47% occurring in private residences and 21% outdoors.
  • Health Minister Josie Osborne stated overdose prevention services saved thousands of lives, while Green interim leader Jeremy Valeriote called the death toll a result of political choices.
  • The BC Greens renewed calls for regulated drug alternatives, accessible supervised consumption, timely treatment, and safe housing to address widening gaps in care.
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Toxic drug deaths in BC surpass 160 in one month for the first time in six months

At least 33 occurred on Vancouver Island. The post Toxic drug deaths in BC surpass 160 in one month for the first time in six months appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

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April sees increase in toxic drug deaths in B.C., as coroner reports 165 fatalities

The B.C. Coroners Service says April was the first time in six months that more than 160 deaths were recorded due to toxic drugs.

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Rate of toxic drug deaths in B.C. rises after 6 month decline

The number of toxic drug deaths in BC rose back above 160 in April after six months of declines.

·Kelowna, Canada
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After months of decline, B.C. drug deaths tick up in April

British Columbia's coroners service says a rebound in overdoses in April saw a return to more than 160 deaths a month due to toxic drugs.

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165 people died from toxic drugs in April, BC Coroners Service says

Latest data follows 6 consecutive months where fewer than 160 toxic drug deaths were reported

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Province of BC broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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