Local Opioid Crisis News

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.

Mar 6, 2025 12:12 PM Read more >

New Westminster charts a course for addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health

A Closer Look: New Westminster approves five- and 10-year plans as part of its crises response pilot project.

Feb 20, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 24, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 2, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 11, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

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

May 31, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

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.

May 4, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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