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In 2024, B.C. saw a staggering increase in homeless deaths linked to toxic drugs, with 78% of the 500+ deaths attributed to the tainted supply. This trend, now in its fifth year, has people calling for urgent action and policy changes, as economic factors and displacement policies may be contributing to the crisis. The majority of victims were men aged 30-59, and advocates argue for immediate action to prevent displacement and increase access to harm reduction measures.

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