Special Report: B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe addresses increasing overdose deaths

Vista Radio conducted an interview Wednesday with Lisa Lapointe, B.C.’s Chief Coroner.

We touched on a number of topics including:

• The number of illicit drug deaths in B.C. this year already outpacing the 2019 year-end mark
• Border closures and reduction of services playing a role in a more contaminated drug supply
• Would giving Naloxone kits to the general public be considered helpful?
• Is the large volume of deaths taking a toll on the coroners and other medical personnel?
• Why are men are making up the vast majority of deaths?
• Are paramedics at risk of getting burned out due to the public health emergency?

LISTEN HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW: