Public Safety and Solicitor General
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Unregulated drug toxicity claims 138 lives in June 2026
According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, there were 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in British Columbia in June, equating to approximately 4.6 deaths a day.
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Coroner’s inquest dates announced for the death of Kendal Lee Campeau
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Kendal Lee Campeau will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).
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Coroner’s inquest into Patricia Ann Wilson’s death rescheduled to start Sept. 15
The BC Coroners Service will hold an inquest into the death of Patricia Ann Wilson starting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Coroner’s Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown).
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Coroner’s inquest into death of Julian Jones starts Aug. 18 in Port Alberni
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Julian Jones will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Port Alberni Law Courts, 2999 4th Ave.
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Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services
Honourable Terry Yung
Honourable Terry Yung
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Email: MSPSSG.Minister@gov.bc.ca
