BC Coroners Service investigating 133 deaths from drug toxicity in September
According to preliminary data, 133 people died in September 2026 due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service.
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Updated Sept. 21, 2026 Persistent drought means water-conserving efforts vital as communities prepare for seasonal storms
Seniors with the highest risk of serious illness from RSV will get free vaccine starting next week
Drivers are advised of westbound off-ramp closures on Highway 1 at Fraser Highway and Mount Lehman Road starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
Drivers in the South Coast region, including the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley, are advised to prepare for winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding through the region starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, and through the rest of the week.
As of Nov. 1, 2026, the Province, through BC Housing, has 6,588 shelter spaces available for people in 63 communities throughout the province.
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.