Tag: BC Coroners Service

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

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Health Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Coroners report 30 drug toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island through February

Health Wylie Henderson -
The data indicates 11 deaths were reported in south Island, 17 in central Island and three in north Island.

29 drug toxicity deaths reported on Vancouver Island in January

Health Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. Coroners Service has released its January report on drug toxicity deaths, showing 29 deaths on Vancouver Island during the first month of 2026.

BC Coroners Service Releases Latest OD Numbers

News Justin Goulet -
The numbers of those dying as as result of illicit drug use in British Columbia keeps on climbing. There were...

Investigation Into Helicopter Crash Near YBL Begins

News David Boles -
An investigation is underway into the cause of helicopter crash that killed one and injured another near Campbell River. Staff...

UPDATE: One Killed In Helicopter Crash

News David Boles -
A helicopter crash near Campbell River has killed one and hospitalized another. Emergency crews, including the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre,...

Coroners Service releases May overdose numbers

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Coroners Service has released the stats on drug overdose deaths for the month of May. Chief Coroner...

Chief Coroner Says Overdose Crisis Is Getting Worse

News David Boles -
The BC Coroners Service has released the numbers on illicit drug deaths in April. 136 people died from illicit...

Death of Courtenay Student Shocks The Valley

News David Boles -
Students and staff at Georges P. Vanier Secondary School in Courtenay continue to mourn after the death of a...

Province Raising Awareness on Domestic Violence

News David Boles -
The BC Coroners Service has released a report and recommendations of a Panel that looked into deaths caused by...

Being safe on the roads

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Coroners Service is asking both drivers and pedestrians to keep an eye out for each other as...

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