Ten people died due to opioid toxicity across Huron and Perth counties last year.
That’s up from four deaths in 2024.
Janet Jackson, Huron Perth Public Health Manager of Sexual Health and Harm reduction, said the opioid crisis has affected Huron and Perth for a number of years.
“There is a significant concern in regards to the loss of life, the impact it has on families, and on our communities as well.”
A report by the office of the Chief Coroner says the number of opioid toxicity deaths in Ontario was 1,398 in 2025, which was 868 less than the year before.
Jackson said general causes behind the reported deaths in both counties are high-potent opioids such as fentanyl, and drug use, or inhalation.
HPPH hopes to get dedicated funding from the provincial or federal government for drug checking and monitoring programs to deal with the ongoing crisis.
They stress the importance of carrying Naloxone, which helps temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
