Yukon Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee declared a substance use emergency Thursday morning in the wake of at least four drug-related deaths in a single week.
“Far too many are dying in our communities and here in Whitehorse. There are no right words for news like this. It is truly heartbreaking,” McPhee said at a news conference on Thursday morning.
“We are all completely devastated and it has been a very difficult start to this year. If you are hurting right now, please know that we are standing with you and that you are not alone.”
Four people in the Yukon died due
