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There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Terrace, linked to purple and blue drugs. Overdoses are occurring when these drugs are smoked and injected.
Northern Health has issued a drug advisory for the Northern Health region. A round white pill sold as “Oxycocet” has tested positive for isotonitazene. Isotonitazene or "Nitazene" is a synthetic opioid that is equal or more toxic than fentanyl and is not detected on fentanyl test strips.
Maternity clients in Quesnel and the surrounding areas are now being supported by a team of care providers at the newly opened Quesnel Maternity Clinic, located at GR Baker Hospital.

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Becoming a parent is harder than you’d think. I was under the impression that when the time was right - when I was financially stable, had a good job, extended health benefits, and a willing partner, everything would fall into place. I was wrong. This is also the case for one in six Canadians – who struggle with fertility.