OVERDOSE DEATHS

• ‘Something has to change’: Mother fights for better addiction care after son’s death

  A Nova Scotia woman whose son died from a drug overdose says the province's health-care system failed him, and is calling for better mental health and addiction support.

  Health

  Apr 5
  
• Community drug alert issued for Waterloo Region

  After six overdose-related deaths in 12 days, the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy issued a community drug alert for the area.

  Canada

  Jan 23
  
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• Kelowna, B.C. emergency crews respond to multiple overdoses on Tuesday

  Halloween proved to be a much a busier than normal day for emergency crews in terms of overdose calls across Kelowna.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2023
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• Fatal overdoses can have ‘ripple effect’ on others in community, Winnipeg counsellor says

  According to Statistics Canada, there were more than 7,300 opioid-related deaths in the country last year alone — double what we saw just a few years ago.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2023
• Suspected drug dealers charged following investigations into Calgary overdose deaths

  Two Calgary men face drug trafficking charges following police investigations into two overdose deaths, but neither of the accused have been charged in connection with the deaths.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2023
• Toxic drug crisis worsens in Barrie. Ont., plans for supervised consumption site stalled

  The Simcoe Muskoka Direct Health Unit says deaths due to opioid poisoning in the City of Barrie remain about double what was tracked before the pandemic

  Health

  Jun 16, 2023
• Growing concern as animal tranquilizer xylazine makes its way into B.C. drug supply

  Xylazine, which is used by veterinarians to sedate large animals has unpredictable effects, including prolonging a fentanyl high, blackouts, amnesia, and heightened overdose risk.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
• Bennett backs supervised consumption sites day after Manitoba bill on licensing them

  The federal minister of mental health and addictions says she is concerned some may misunderstand the role harm reduction plays in reducing overdose deaths.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2023
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• Almost 7 lives lost from toxic drugs a day as B.C. overdose deaths surpass 200 for January

  The overdose death toll has surpassed 200 for another month in British Columbia.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023
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• 2,300 British Columbians died from toxic drug supply in 2022

  Drug toxicity remains the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia, and is second only to cancers in terms of years of life lost. 

  Health

  Jan 31, 2023