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Drug alert issued in Dawson Creek after spike in overdoses

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

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

Toxic drug alert issued for Dawson Creek after one person died

People who use drugs in Dawson Creek are being asked to exercise extra caution when using substances, after an increase in reports of overdoses, and one fatality, in the city.  

Overdose advisory issued for Fort St John

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.  

Online toolkit teaches Indigenous teens to embrace harm reduction ‘with open arms’

A new harm reduction resource called “with open arms” is now available for Indigenous youth across B.C. to download.  
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.