The BC Coroners Service says 115 people died from unregulated drug toxicity in February.

Preliminary data shows that it works out to about 4.1 deaths per day across the province.

People between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 69-percent of the deaths, and 78-percent of those who died were male.

So far this year, most deaths have happened indoors.

The report says 81 percent occurred in places such as private residences, social and supportive housing, single-room occupancy buildings and shelters.

Another 18 percent occurred outside, including in vehicles, on sidewalks, streets and in parks.

The highest number of deaths in the first two months of 2026 were recorded in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health authorities, with 62 and 74 deaths respectively.

Together, those two regions account for just over half of all reported deaths.

Smoking continues to be the most common mode of consumption, reported in 71 percent of cases.

Officials note the numbers are preliminary and may change as toxicology testing continues and investigations are completed.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.