VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - June 30, 2006) - WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX:WXI) today announced that Don Evans has given notice to resign from his position as Vice President Corporate Communications of the Company. Mr. Evans joined the Company in 2002 and has served as the Vice President of Corporate Communications for the Company since 2004. We thank Mr. Evans for his service with the Company over the past 4 years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.