Tag: Drugs

B.C.’s toxic drug deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, with 109 deaths in May

Health Emily Joveski -
Preliminary data suggest toxic drug deaths in British Columbia fell to their lowest monthly level in more than five years in May.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

Crime Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

B.C. reports 150 toxic drug deaths in first month of 2026

Health Emily Joveski -
An estimated 150 people died from unregulated drugs in B.C. in January, a 10 per cent decrease from the same month last year, the B.C. Coroners Service said.

Eight arrested and dozens of firearms seized by Fort St John RCMP

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
Eight Peace region residents were arrested, and 55 firearms, as well as suspected drugs, were seized by the Fort St John RCMP late last week.  

Mounties to receive support from new-to-north gang enforcement unit

Crime Tavi Dhillon -
An anti-gang unit of the RCMP is being deployed to the North to assist local police forces after a rise in organized crime was reported in rural B.C. communities.

Drug alert issued in Dawson Creek after spike in overdoses

Health Tavi Dhillon -
A toxic drug described as a "blue 'rock chunk'-like substance" is circulating in Dawson Creek, prompting health officials to issue a public alert.

Toxic drug alert issued after pet sedative found in street drugs

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Fentanyl, benzos, and a naloxone-resistant animal tranquilizer were discovered by Northern Health in a drug circulating their health region. 

Two men were arrested after police found three guns, cash, and drugs in their possession

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
Two suspected drug dealers in Fort St John were arrested by the RCMP after an altercation with police that ended in their car and hotel room being searched by officers.  

Overdose advisory issued for Fort St John

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Fort St John is subject to an overdose alert until September 4 due to an increase in reports of people experiencing opioid poisonings and users not responding to the standard dosage of naloxone.  

RCMP seize two firearms, drugs, and drug paraphernalia after arresting two men in Fort St John

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
After two men were arrested in Fort St John, the local RCMP executed a search warrant –which led to two firearms, drugs, and tools to use, or produce, drugs being discovered and seized. 

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