News Items tag as: Okanagan overdoses

More than 200 people in Thompson-Okanagan have died from toxic drugs
November 30, 2023 - 4:30 PM

The four big cities in the Thompson-Okanagan region make up 10% of BC’s overdose deaths from toxic drugs with a total of 204 dying in the region so far this year.
B.C. on track to lose record number of people to toxic illicit drug supply
July 14, 2022 - 11:40 AM

The province is reporting a record number of overdose deaths this year so far, with Interior Health reporting 149 deaths in the region.
Interior Health to open permanent supervised consumption site in Kelowna
March 12, 2021 - 4:30 PM

After months of planning, Interior Health will be opening a new outreach centre which will contain a permanent supervised consumption site in Kelowna’s downtown.
New overdose prevention app set to expand following successful launch
August 24, 2020 - 6:00 AM

An overdose response app launched this summer has already had more than 5,000 uses and was used to prevent overdoses on five occasions in the province so far so backers are hoping it expands.
B.C. paramedics respond to record number of overdose calls in July
August 05, 2020 - 3:20 PM

B.C. paramedics responded to a record-breaking number of overdose calls last month, with Kelowna and Kamloops placing in the top 10 for cities with the highest numbers of calls.
Overdose alert issued across B.C. warning of increased toxicity in drugs
July 18, 2020 - 3:16 PM

The BC Centre for Disease Control has issued an overdose alert as there has been an increase in the drug toxicity across the province.
Another record month of drug overdose deaths in B.C.: Chief Coroner
July 16, 2020 - 1:52 PM

B.C. has set a tragic record for the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in one month.
Seven recent deaths in Kelowna linked to overdose
August 30, 2017 - 10:58 AM

KELOWNA – Several overdoses in the Okanagan have prompted health officials to warn the public to be careful what drugs they take.
Overdose deaths have tripled in Kamloops, continue to rise in Kelowna
October 22, 2016 - 11:31 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Newly released numbers from the B.C. Coroners Service shows drug overdose deaths are becoming more common in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
September 13, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent new drug on the streets, a Vernon politician believes police, first responders and city bylaw officers should all be carrying naloxone kits.
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