Colin Dacre – June 9, 2022
Another 10 people in the Okanagan and nine in the Thompson-Cariboo were killed by B.C.’s toxic drug supply in April.
“Coroners’ investigations continue to document the volatility and inconsistency of the illicit drug supply in our province,” said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner. “The reality is that every time someone uses drugs purchased from the unregulated market, their life is at risk.”
Lapointe said that until a safer, regulated supply is widely accessible, those who use drugs should never do so alone and only in the presence of someone able to call 911.
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