B.C. Centre for Disease Control

04/17/2026

Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. The substance is being sold as “down” and is pink with white flecks, looking orange when crushed.

This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses have been reported to occur when the substance is smoked.

For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-drug-alert-prince-george-21

For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

04/16/2026

The current supply contains multiple high potency substances. Combining multiple depressants can lead to complex overdoses.

04/16/2026

Spring is here and just like the birds and the bees, you may be connecting with someone new. Consider getting tested beforehand, or as a regular part of your overall health and wellness.

Not all s*xually transmitted infections show symptoms, so it's possible to have one and not know. Getting tested removes the guess work! Find a clinic near you at https://smarts*xresource.com/clinics-testing/

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

Before things get heated, consider getting tested for STIs. Come to our clinic or one near you! Check out the clinic finder at smarts*xresource.com

04/09/2026

From March to June, you can expect to encounter more ticks in BC — especially when you’re hiking or camping around tall grassy areas or forests. The Western blacklegged tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick are the two most common species in the province. Some ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease and other types of infections.

To protect yourself, take steps to avoid tick bites, and remove ticks that become attached to you, your children or your pets as quickly as possible. To learn more about tick prevention and how to safely remove them, visit bccdc.ca/ticks.

04/08/2026

With so much information out there about vaccines, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s true.

For health information, turn to sources you can trust—like a healthcare provider or local public health unit.

For clear, reliable vaccine information check out these Canadian resources:

• Government of Canada’s Vaccines and Immunization page
https://ow.ly/rx6950YEHKs
• Canadian Paediatric Society’s Caring for Kids
https://ow.ly/NqJ250YEHKv
• Immunize Canada https://ow.ly/h6Pu50YEHKt

04/08/2026

Saying "no" to s*x can feel awkward sometimes. Learn from Auntie how to say it clearly and confidently.