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flag British Columbia sees sharp rise in homeless deaths, prompting $39.9M government response.

flag In 2023, British Columbia saw 458 deaths among homeless individuals, a 23% increase from 2022 and nearly tripling the 2020 toll. flag The BC Coroners Service reported that 91% of these deaths were accidental, with 86% attributed to drug toxicity. flag Most victims were men between 30 and 49. flag The provincial and federal governments announced a $39.9 million fund over two years to support the homeless in Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Kamloops.

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