Free monthly Naloxone kit training offered in Vernon, B.C.
Since the province declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency in on April 14, 2016, over 14,000 deaths have been recorded as a result.
Canada
Apr 21
Naloxone-resistant street drug linked to 9 deaths in Eastern Canada seized in Alberta
A street drug containing fentanyl and a sedative called bromazolam — which is in the benzodiazepine family — linked to nine deaths in Eastern Canada is showing up in Alberta.
Health
Apr 19
Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spike
The health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.
Health
May 6
‘Alarming increase’ in Kingston drug overdoses, officials say
Health officials say there's been a 30 per cent increase in drug poisonings in Kingston since Saturday
Health
Apr 30
Toxic drug supply identified in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County: health unit
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit alerted community partners and first responders about a spike in suspected opioid drug poisonings.
Health
Apr 9
1 death, several overdoses linked to suspected consumption of counterfeit pills
Counterfeit pills that look like pharmaceutical tablets are in wide circulation in Montreal. Samples were found to contain synthetic opioids 25 times more potent than fentanyl.
Health
Apr 5
Drug alert issued for Peterborough area after 14 overdoses over weekend
Peterborough Public Health says the suspected drug is orange and green with sedative effects. Naloxone is unable to reverse the effects of sedatives.
Health
Feb 13
Saskatoon Fire Department year-in-review highlights increase in calls
The Saskatoon Fire Department showcased the increased needs and response seen in the city as part of its year in review.
Fire
Apr 4
Prairie Harm Reduction sees increase in fentanyl use in Saskatoon
"We are seeing more and more people who are knowingly using fentanyl because that is what is available," said Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) executive director Kayla DeMong.
Canada
Apr 30
Animal tranquillizer found in 10% of tested fentanyl says N.B. harm reduction group
Xylazine use in humans can result in fatal overdoses and necrotic wounds. A harm reduction advocate in Moncton is calling on those with substance use disorder to be careful.
Canada
Apr 29
Fake OxyContin pills stronger than fentanyl may be circulating in Hamilton: police
Hamilton police are warning the public about the potential circulation of a deadly drug in Hamilton that's potentially several times stronger than fentanyl.
Crime
Apr 10
Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region
The Quebec City regional public health authority warned the compound, protonitazepyne, presents a high risk of overdose, which may require several doses of naloxone.
Health
Feb 11
Montreal mobile health clinic helps get homeless people out of tents, into apartments
Old Brewery Mission says its mobile health clinic has intervened 2,691 times to help homeless people in the community in its first year.
Canada
Apr 15
Birds Hill-area Manitoba residents oppose pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
A proposed pharmaceutical manufacturing facility near Birds Hill Park is frustrating residents who live near by who say they were blindsided by the plans
Canada
Apr 8
Health unit issues drug poisoning alert for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health reported there were five drug poisonings on April 3 that led to paramedics callsand visits to an emergency department.
Health
Apr 4
Drug alert issued in Waterloo Region after 3 suspected fatal overdoses in 7 days
A drug alert has been issued for Waterloo Region after three people died over the past week from suspected overdoses or drug poisonings.
Canada
Mar 27
Saskatchewan partners with Alberta and Ontario to battle mental illness and addiction struggles
Over the last two days, ministers from Alberta, Sask., and Ontario met in Calgary for the eighth annual Recovery Capital Conference of Canada.
Health
Apr 4
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reports drug overdose deaths for 2nd week in a row
Public health says anyone who suspects or witnesses a drug poisoning should call 911.
Health
Mar 18
Rise in suspected drug overdose deaths in Hastings, Prince Edward counties: public health
A rise in suspected drug-related deaths was reported between Feb. 26 and March 1.
Health
Mar 11
Drug poisoning alert issued for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health says the substance that led to multiple drug overdoes on March 3 is not yet known.
Health
Mar 4