B.C. drug deaths up in March from the month before, but down from previous years

Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic

With opioids heavily regulated in many wealthier countries, Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers are pushing hard into Africa and fuelling a growing epidemic.

B.C. regulator asks courts to shut down cancer clinic run by unregistered personnel

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking a court order to shut down a Vancouver clinic because it offers cancer tests, treatments and medications offered by employees who the college says are improperly practising medicine and calling themselves doctors.

‘Drug den’ house shut down by council after constant noise and intimidation

A Hartlepool ‘problem’ house has been shut down for three months after complaints over suspected Class A drug dealing and constant disruption.

Just over 4 British Columbians died of toxic drugs daily in March: coroner

The B.C. Coroners Service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 deaths the month before.

B.C. drug deaths up in March from the month before, but down from previous years

VICTORIA - British Columbia's coroners' service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 people the month before.

US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year