Fentanyl Overdoses

• University of Alberta students’ idea could prevent fentanyl overdoses

  Three University of Alberta students were discussing the issue of fentanyl overdoses when they came up with a potential life-saving solution to the deadly problem. 

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021
  
• LGL health unit warns of huge spike in opioid overdoses in the region

  The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says it's seen a huge spike in fentanyl overdoses this year. Officials believe batches laced with carfentanil are circulating.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2021
  
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• B.C. overdose deaths down 36% in 2019, but officials say safer drug supply needed

  The BC Coroners Service says there were 981 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths last year, an average of nearly three deaths per day.

  Feb 24, 2020
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• ‘Naloxone saves lives’: Drop in number of fentanyl-related deaths in Alberta

  A new report from the province shows that the number of fentanyl-related deaths has dropped in Alberta.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2019
• Teen dies from overdose amid rash of fentanyl-related calls in Woodstock

  A young man is dead after a "significant number" of overdose calls in Woodstock.

  Crime

  Apr 2, 2019
• High-roller targeted in RCMP’s probe of alleged ‘transnational drug trafficking’ ring

  If it was in Colombia or Mexico, the secluded five-acre property on Chadsey Road might pass for the set of a Netflix narcos drama.

  Investigations

  Nov 29, 2018
• ‘It’s murder’: How lethal opioids devastated a small region of Ontario

  An ounce of fentanyl can explode in a community like a bomb leaving behind a trail of overdoses and shattered families.

  Investigations

  Nov 28, 2018
• Amid Canada’s overdose crisis, grandparents are becoming parents again

  'I look into my granddaughter's face and thank God I have her. Because I have a part of my son.'

  Investigations

  Nov 28, 2018
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• Fentanyl test strips offer ‘false sense of security,’ Health Canada warns

  Health Canada explained that the strips have several limitations when it comes to detecting fentanyl or other potentially fatal ingredients.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2018
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• Regina police react to suspected fentanyl overdose deaths in Saskatoon

  Saskatoon police issued a warning this past weekend about fentanyl-laced cocaine after six suspected overdoses resulted in two deaths.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018