Event Brief
B.C. Marks 10 Years of Toxic Drug Emergency
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: Over 18,000 overdose deaths reported since B.C. declared a public health emergency in 2016.
WHO: British Columbia government
WHAT: 10-year toxic drug emergency declaration
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 9:26 AM ET
WHERE: British Columbia
WHY: The declaration was made due to the rising number of overdose deaths.
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