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Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The B.C. Coroners Service has released its latest report on the province’s toxic-drug crisis, with data through the end of May.

The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May. Five deaths were reported in the North Island region, while the Central Island and South Island regions each recorded nine deaths.

Provincewide, 109 people died from unregulated drug toxicity in May.

RELATED: B.C.’s toxic drug deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, with 109 deaths in May : My Campbell River Now

The report shows people between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 68 per cent of the deaths in B.C., while 76 per cent of those who died were male.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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