Fentanyl Overdose
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Potentially fatal opioid strain circulating in community, Orillia OPP warnProvincial police are warning the public about a deadly strain of opioids circling in the Simcoe County area after two deaths in the city of Orillia.CrimeJul 12, 2023
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Police in York Region issue warning after suspected fentanyl overdosesPolice in York Region are warning the public after five suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported over the long-weekend.CrimeJul 4, 2023
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Family of B.C. man killed by toxic drugs donates $20M to treatment programJill Diamond says when her brother Steven was struggling with substance addiction the system meant to support him was messy and filled with delays, disappointments and waitlists.HealthJun 12, 2023
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Edmonton police officer, 2 former peace officers charged in 2020 overdose cell deathAn EPS officer and two former Community Peace Officers have been charged after an internal investigation into a man's death from fentanyl toxicity in an Edmonton detainee cell.CrimeJun 6, 2023
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As street drugs get deadlier, test kits may not detect dangerous new substancesIllicit drug test kits offer a glimmer of hope for drug users and those working to help them, but Health Canada has issued a warning about their use.HealthApr 19, 2023
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14 overdoses in 3 days prompt Grey Bruce health officials to issue warning of toxic drug supplyGrey Bruce Public Health is reporting an alarming spike in recent drug poisonings related to fentanyl, with 14 overdoses in three days.HealthApr 4, 2023
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2 died from overdose in last 3 days in Swift Current, fentanyl suspected: RCMPAccording to a press release, RCMP officers responded to two fatal overdoses involving suspected fentanyl in the last three days.HealthJan 1, 2023
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Fentanyl overdose caused 2020 sudden death in Strathroy-CaradocThe man who allegedly provided the drugs that resulted in a lethal overdose in July 2020 in Strathroy-Caradoc faces manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death.CrimeDec 13, 2022
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Edmonton peace officers failed to check on detained man, hid it from investigators: ASIRTASIRT determined that the required checks were not done by the community peace officers on the detainee, who later died from fentanyl toxicity.CrimeOct 13, 2022
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Hamilton man charged in connection with fentanyl overdose death in St. CatharinesNiagara regional police say the probe is tied to the discovery of an unresponsive man found on July 22 in the area of Welland Avenue and Geneva Street.CrimeOct 3, 2022
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