纪念超过18,000人死亡的事件. BC marks decade of toxic drug crisis, holding memorials for over 18,000 deaths.

由于毒药危机造成超过18,000人死亡, 英国哥伦比亚省宣布公众健康紧急情况已有十年. British Columbia is marking a decade since declaring a public health emergency over a toxic drug crisis that has claimed more than 18,000 lives. 省内举行了纪念活动, 包括在立法机关静默一分钟, 以表达对失踪者的敬意. The province held memorial events, including a moment of silence at the Legislature, to honor those lost. 倡导团体批评政府缩减危害减少计划,例如结束非犯罪化试点项目,而卫生官员则敦促继续采取基于证据的行动. Advocacy groups criticize the government for scaling back harm reduction initiatives, such as ending a decriminalization pilot, while health officials urge continued evidence-based action.