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Fraser Health - Drug Alert - Coquitlam - May 2nd, 2025 Blueish/ greenish granules sold as Down in Coquitlam tested positive for high levels of xylazine (Tranq) in combination with nifoxipam (benzodiazepine analog) and fentanyl. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

Fraser Health - Drug Alert - Coquitlam - May 2nd, 2025

Blueish/ greenish granules sold as Down in Coquitlam tested positive for high levels of xylazine (Tranq) in combination with nifoxipam (benzodiazepine analog) and fentanyl.  

More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI
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***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Comox Valley - May 7, 2025*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Comox Valley. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Campbell River - May 7, 2025*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Campbell River. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Hope - May 7, 2025*** Beige powder sold as Fentanyl tested positive for high concentrations of a new synthetic cannabinoid (called AB-MDMSBA) in combination with a fentanyl analogue and a long-acting benzodiazepine. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Overdose Alert - Kelowna - May 9, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued an OVERDOSE ALERT for Kelowna due to a recent increase in toxic drug deaths. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Vancouver - May 9, 2025*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Light blue tablet with imprint “Percocet 5” sold as Percocet in Vancouver tested positive for AB-MDMSBA, a synthetic cannabinoid and negative for oxycodone. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - May 9, 2025***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

Light blue tablet with imprint “Percocet 5” sold as Percocet in Vancouver tested positive for AB-MDMSBA, a synthetic cannabinoid and negative for oxycodone.

More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI
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***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - May 13, 2025*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Multiple samples sold as down in the Downtown Eastside tested positive for medetomidine. Samples range in colour and texture. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Nelson - May 15, 2025*** Interior Heath is issuing a drug alert for counterfeit Dilaudid tablets found to contain a fentanyl analog.  More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Kamloops - May 30, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kamloops and surrounding area for multiple purple or beige chunk/pebble samples sold as Down. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Overdose Alert EXTENDED - Williams Lake - May 23, 2025*** The Williams Lake and surrounding area Overdose Alert issued May 23 has been EXTENDED to Jun 12, 2025 due to a sustained increase in drug overdose deaths and ongoing overdose events. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Mount Waddington - June 5, 2025*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Mt. Waddington. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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Special weather statements have been issued as many parts of BC will experience the first stretch of high temperatures this season. Take steps to remain safe and healthy during warmer weather and prepare for possible heat events this summer. Learn more: bccdc.ca/about/news-sto…

Special weather statements have been issued as many parts of BC will experience the first stretch of high temperatures this season. Take steps to remain safe and healthy during warmer weather and prepare for possible heat events this summer. Learn more: bccdc.ca/about/news-sto…
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Temperatures are warming up! ☀️🌡️ Find resources for extreme heat here: towardtheheart.com/a-z-resource-p… (look under 'extreme weather events')

Temperatures are warming up! ☀️🌡️

Find resources for extreme heat here: towardtheheart.com/a-z-resource-p… (look under 'extreme weather events')
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***Drug Alert - Nelson & surrounding area - Jun 13, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Nelson & surrounding area for light pink pebble sold as Down. Contains 1 % Carfentanil, 12% Desalkylgidazepam, 5% Bromazolam & 8% Xylazine. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Toxic Drug Alert - Dawson Creek - June 19 2025*** Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Dawson Creek. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring naloxone and/or hospitalization. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 23, 2025*** VCH has issued a drug alert. White chunk sold as hydromorphone in Vancouver tested positive for desalkylgidazepam, a benzo analog, and negative for hydromorphone. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 23, 2025***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

White chunk sold as hydromorphone in Vancouver tested positive for desalkylgidazepam, a benzo analog, and negative for hydromorphone.

More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI
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Public health is reporting new measles exposure locations. Immunization is the best protection again measles. Vaccines are available at public health units, pharmacies and some primary care providers. Find a detailed list of exposure locations at bccdc.ca/about/news-sto…

Public health is reporting new measles exposure locations.

Immunization is the best protection again measles.  Vaccines are available at public health units, pharmacies and some primary care providers.

Find a detailed list of exposure locations at bccdc.ca/about/news-sto…
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***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 27, 2025*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Pink and blue granules sold as down in Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl and desalkylgidazepam, a benzo analog. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 27, 2025***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

Pink and blue granules sold as down in Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl and desalkylgidazepam, a benzo analog.

More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI
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***Drug Alert - Cranbrook - June 30, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Cranbook and surrounding area for Pink Chunks/Powder/Pebbles sold as DOWN containing Fluorofentanyl, Ketamine and Benzodiazepine (unspecified).    More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

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***Drug Alert - Nelson - July 2nd, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Nelson and surrounding area for Pink Chunks/Powder/Pebbles sold as DOWN containing Fluorofentanyl, Ketamine and Benzodiazepine (unspecified). More info: ow.ly/yTkM50Wk6eS