Tag: B.C Coroners Service

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

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

Toxic drug deaths fell across Canada in 2025, but B.C. still had the highest death toll in the country

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Toxic drug deaths in Canada fell sharply in 2025, but federal health officials warned the crisis remains far from over.

B.C. report finds unco-ordinated systems failed intimate partner violence victims

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At least 135 people died in intimate partner violence incidents in British Columbia between 2016 and 2024, and many of those deaths were preventable, a new report from the B.C. Coroners Service says.

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

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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.

Taseko confirms accident claims life at Gibraltar Mine

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Taseko Mines confirmed an accident at Gibraltar Mine, roughly 61 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake, claimed the life of one contract worker.

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Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

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No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.