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20 people in New West died of unregulated drugs between January and September

20 people in New West died of unregulated drugs between January and September

BC Coroners Services statistics show 283 people have died of toxic drugs since 2014 in New Westminster.
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How is New West responding to the homelessness, mental health, and toxic drug crises?

How is New West responding to the homelessness, mental health, and toxic drug crises?

Downtown meetings tonight and on Sunday set to address homelessness and toxic drugs in New Westminster.
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Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April

Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April

BC Coroners Service reporting shows nine people in New Westminster are among the 763 people in BC who died of unregulated toxic drugs in the first four months of 2024.
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Letters: Residents react to New West’s decision on drug decriminalization motion

Letters: Residents react to New West’s decision on drug decriminalization motion

Concerns about facts and fearmongering related to drug decriminalization motion at New Westminster city council
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New Westminster politicos make appeals related to B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

New Westminster politicos make appeals related to B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

A closer look: As the province pursues changes to its drug decriminalization pilot project, New Westminster is poised to consider a motion regarding the “failed” experiment.
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Toxic drugs claim another life in New Westminster in February

Toxic drugs claim another life in New Westminster in February

BC Coroners Service’s new report shows two deaths to unregulated drugs in New West in first two months of 2024.
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BIA to consider advocacy options to support downtown New West

BIA to consider advocacy options to support downtown New West

Vandalism, vacant lots and customer comfort and safety among issues raised by Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association members.
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New West firefighters aim to save lives with new Second Responder program

New West firefighters aim to save lives with new Second Responder program

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with Fraser Health to try and reduce deaths from toxic drugs.
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Toxic drug supply claims another life in New Westminster

Toxic drug supply claims another life in New Westminster

BC Coroners Service: “No area of the province has been spared the impacts of the toxic-drug crisis.”
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Six more deaths in New West attributed to unregulated, illicit drugs

Six more deaths in New West attributed to unregulated, illicit drugs

Chief coroner: "We are continuing to lose members of our communities in heartbreaking numbers.”
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