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![New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC](/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mom-phoning-911-poisoning-1080x675.jpg)
New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC
In 2016, poisonings cost the province $812.5 million.
![The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia](/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pexels-aviz-4447137-1080x675.jpg)
The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia
Firearm-related incidents in BC result in large health care and criminal justice system costs to society, according to a new publication by BCIRPU researchers.
![BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022](/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2021-2022-Annual-Report-Banner-1.png)
BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022
Read about last year’s achievements and highlights in the BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022.
![Dr. Ian Pike receives fellowship from Japanese research society](/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IanJapanTrip2019-1080x675.jpg)
Dr. Ian Pike receives fellowship from Japanese research society
Dr. Pike will work on a child passenger safety campaign with researchers in Chiba.
![Happy Holidays!](/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-BCIRPU-Holiday-Greeting-01.jpg)
Happy Holidays!
From all of us to you, we hope you have a lovely holiday season.
![10 things about the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference](/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Conference-37-scaled-e1669673725717-1080x675.jpg)
10 things about the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference
The event brought together over 160 delegates from across Canada.
![Cold and flu season is here—and it looks different](/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/child-fever-temperature-victoriamodel-pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
Cold and flu season is here—and it looks different
Cold and flu season is here. Learn what to do about the medication shortage.
![New website outlines financial and human cost of injury in BC](/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/scenery-with-trees-and-mountains-bc-mmaggs-pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
New website outlines financial and human cost of injury in BC
costofinjury.ca uses interactive charts and graphs to illustrate the burden of injury in BC.
![BCIRPU’s CATT for Athletes wins national collaboration award](/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CATT-Team-CIPC-2022-1080x675.jpg)
BCIRPU’s CATT for Athletes wins national collaboration award
The CCCIP Award recognizes effective injury prevention initiatives completed with a collaborative effort.
![Concussion Awareness Week: September 25 to October 1, 2022](/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_381286129-1080x675.jpg)
Concussion Awareness Week: September 25 to October 1, 2022
The province of British Columbia has declared September 25 to October 1, 2022 as Concussion Awareness Week.