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Opioid Crisis - Local Stories

Fraser Health issues toxic drug alert — drugs contain opioid not meant for humans
Fraser Health issues toxic drug alert — drugs contain opioid not meant for humans
Several samples of fentanyl have tested positive for high levels of carfentanil — something used in veterinary medicine for large animals.
New Westminster charts a course for addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health
20 people in New West died of unregulated drugs between January and September
How is New West responding to the homelessness, mental health, and toxic drug crises?
Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April

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Opioid Crisis - Regional Stories

New West crises response project gets $1.47 million in federal funding
New West crises response project gets $1.47 million in federal funding
New Westminster is the only city in B.C. to be awarded funding under Health Canada's emergency treatment fund.
Would an indoor inhalation centre reduce drug use on New West streets?
Safe inhalation site sparks fierce debate at New West council
35 deaths in New West attributed to unregulated drugs in 2024
Pilot project gives qathet youth tools to make informed choices

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