***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 26, 2026***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

White tablet labelled “TEC” and sold as Percocet (oxycodone + acetaminophen) in Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and benzodiazepines and negative for oxycodone.

Check your drugs: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking

***Overdose Advisory - Prince George and Quesnel - June 25, 2026***

There has been an increase in overdose events in the communities of Prince George and Quesnel.

Substances circulating in community are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and lowered heart rate for prolonged periods. Overdoses are happening when the substance is smoked and/or injected.

More information here: 

https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news/overdose-advisory-prince-george-and-quesnel

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 23, 2026***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

Vancouver Police Department has reported a cluster of overdose events in East Vancouver near Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. BC’s unregulated drug supply is contaminated with fentanyl, benzodiazepines, medetomidine and other toxic substances which can cause overdose, prolonged sedation and slow heart rate. Don’t use alone, use at an Overdose Prevention Site or Supervised Consumption Site. Use this map to find a site in Vancouver:  VCH OPS MAP

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 11 - July 19, 2026***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

FIFA World Cup 2026 has started with Vancouver’s first game scheduled for tomorrow. Toxic drugs are circulating. Don’t use alone, carry naloxone and watch for road closures and other disruptions.

Check your drugs: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking

Tell friends and visitors to sign up for Toxic Drug Alerts by texting JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). For more information, go to: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/harm-reduction