B.C. RCMP say 16-year-old girl dead after fentanyl overdose
Mounties in northern British Columbia say a 16-year-old girl who was rushed to hospital after suffering a fentanyl overdose last week has died.
In an update on the case Tuesday, the Prince George RCMP confirmed the girl passed away over the weekend, saying the investigation into the case is a top priority for the detachment's serious crimes unit.
Last week, the RCMP announced it was working to identify the source of the drugs, saying the trafficker could face significant consequences if the overdose victim succumbed to her injuries.
Police were called to a home on McMaster Crescent near Gladstone Drive in the city's College Heights neighbourhood around 7 a.m. Wednesday after the girl was found unconscious.
Investigators said Friday the teen was determined to have high levels of fentanyl in her blood when tested in hospital.
"Though in B.C. adults are allowed to possess up to 2.5 grams of illicit substances for personal use and under certain conditions, the law is clear that this is not the case for our youth," the RCMP said Friday, noting all drug trafficking remains illegal despite the decriminalization of simple drug possession.
"When the actions of a drug trafficker result in a death, these consequences can increase substantially," the statement continued.
"In this case, we also recognize the exceedingly high expectation on police from the public when a youth appears to have been targeted by a fentanyl trafficker."
Police say the RCMP Victim Services unit is working with those affected by the incident.
"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the young victim, in their time of tragedy and loss,” Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in the statement Tuesday.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Trying to sell or buy a home this summer? What a realtor says you should know
In the first few weeks of summer, the real estate sector is experiencing an upturn marked by more housing inventory, a Canadian realtor says
What you need to know about a possible LCBO strike on Friday
Ontarians could see long lineups at LCBO stores across the province today as customers prepare for a possible strike that will close all LCBO locations for the next two weeks.
No Frills grocery stores drop 'multi-buy' offer
As receipts tick ever higher for Canadians at the grocery store and shoppers continue to search for savings, one Canadian grocer has ended a perceived deal.
Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95 per cent of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling past the Cayman Islands early Thursday and taking aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast. At least nine people were killed.
Victoria and David Beckham recreate their wedding day photos 25 years later
The British power couple got hitched in 1999, fusing the worlds of fashion and football forever. While their marriage has endured 25 years later, the pair have come to regret some of the minor details of their big day.
Son asks court to sell B.C. home he co-owns with his mother, despite her objections
A B.C. judge has ordered the sale of a Surrey home despite the objections of the woman who lives there, who owns it jointly with her son.
Montreal MP, Jewish group condemn antisemitic poster telling him to 'get out of Canada'
A Montreal MP is speaking out after he was the target of a poster loaded with antisemitic references that he says is offensive to the entire Jewish community.
Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing Liberals, NDP
The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
Will Justin Trudeau step down, or stay on? Survey shows what Canadians think
A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests.