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Toxic drug deaths decline but dangerous sedatives turning up in drug supply
According to preliminary data from B.C. Coroners Service, 115 people lost their lives in February 2026 due to unregulated drug toxicity. There have been 265 unregulated drug deaths in B.C. in the first two months of 2026, compared to 301 in 2025 and 426 in 2024. Authorities recently tracked an increase in the use of […]
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