Decade of death: A timeline of the overdose crisis in B.C.

More than 18,000 people in British Columbia have died from toxic illicit drugs since the province declared a public health emergency in April 2016, reflecting a decade-long overdose crisis. The piece is a retrospective of key moments over the last 10 years and contains no new policy announcements or quantifiable financial metrics likely to move markets.

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More than 18,000 people in British Columbia have died from toxic illicit drugs since the province declared a public health emergency in April 2016, reflecting a decade-long overdose crisis. The piece is a retrospective of key moments over the last 10 years and contains no new policy announcements or quantifiable financial metrics likely to move markets.