Two people are dead and two are fighting for their lives in hospital following a group overdose on Vancouver Island near the town of Metchosin, 20 km southwest of Victoria.No foul play is suspected, and authorities have claimed there is no risk to the general public.In a press release, the West Shore RCMP explained that around 6:30 am on Friday August 30, officers responded to reports of people "experiencing medical distress" at a beach access parking lot off Taylor Rd. Upon arrival, they discovered "evidence of hard drug use." BC Emergency Health Services and Metchosin Fire Department personnel were called to the scene, however despite their efforts, two women were declared dead. Two men who "appeared to be suffering drug overdoses" were rushed to hospital in "critical condition." The exact drug being consumed was not revealed, though an investigation is ongoing and the BC Coroners Service has been notified.More to come....This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Two people are dead and two are fighting for their lives in hospital following a group overdose on Vancouver Island near the town of Metchosin, 20 km southwest of Victoria.No foul play is suspected, and authorities have claimed there is no risk to the general public.In a press release, the West Shore RCMP explained that around 6:30 am on Friday August 30, officers responded to reports of people "experiencing medical distress" at a beach access parking lot off Taylor Rd. Upon arrival, they discovered "evidence of hard drug use." BC Emergency Health Services and Metchosin Fire Department personnel were called to the scene, however despite their efforts, two women were declared dead. Two men who "appeared to be suffering drug overdoses" were rushed to hospital in "critical condition." The exact drug being consumed was not revealed, though an investigation is ongoing and the BC Coroners Service has been notified.More to come....This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
