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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.
Apr 5, 2024 6:30 PM
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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.
Apr 5, 2024 2:09 PM
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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.
Mar 14, 2024 11:45 AM
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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.”
Mar 4, 2024 7:30 PM
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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.”
Sep 27, 2023 8:30 AM
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Drug alert issued after fentanyl found in crack cocaine in New West
Fraser Health has issued a drug alert after “white waxy chunks” sold as crack cocaine test positive for fentanyl
Aug 30, 2023 6:30 PM
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Rising death toll: More lives lost in New West to toxic drugs
B.C.’s toxic drug crisis: Four more deaths reported in New Westminster
Aug 30, 2023 5:00 AM
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Naloxone training event aims to save lives — and set a world record in New West
World record attempt: Naloxone training event in New Westminster on International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug 24, 2023 7:30 PM
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New West centre pushes back against tide of drug deaths
Facility’s services, including safe-consumption resources and drug testing, have helped save lives, city says
May 30, 2023 2:00 PM
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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis
As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
May 30, 2023 1:05 PM
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