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Experts say stronger opioids in Quebec City and Belleville’s state of emergency miss the bigger picture – that governments aren’t doing enough to address overdoses. Global’s Nathaniel Dove reports.

The parents of a one-year-old girl who died in March of last year have been arrested and charged with manslaughter after it is believed the infant died due to fentanyl intoxication. Katherine Dornian reports.

Chilliwack RCMP have arrested seven people in a seven-month-long drug trafficking investigation. Fourteen search warrants were executed at residences in the Lower Mainland in Chilliwack, Vancouver, Surrey and Langley — resulting in a significant seizure of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, meth and guns, four vehicles and more.

More than six kilograms of various fentanyl, cocaine, and MDMA worth about $350,000 was seized in multiple raids across Edmonton. This is part of a bigger investigation that led to a southside condo being deemed uninhabitable. Jasmine King reports.

The RCMP organized crime unit is announcing the arrest of eight men in relation to a massive drug and gun bust in a multi-city investigation. Police say the men are associated with organized crime and were producing huge quantities of fentanyl-tainted pills — disguised as common pharmaceuticals. Emily Lazatin reports.

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing Thursday to discuss the fentanyl crisis. Musical artist and rapper Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord spoke before the committee and drew on his own experience with the crisis.

Two weeks after Portland declared a state of emergency to address the city’s fentanyl crisis, Oregon is reconsidering its 2020 decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs.

Winnipeg Police Service Const. Claude Chancy said on Monday charges of manslaughter were laid against parents of a child who died after ingesting fentanyl that was readily accessible.

RCMP issued a concerning warning with new numbers highlighting the increase in fentanyl overdoses in Alberta this year. As Meghan Cobb reports, one of the potential causes could be that the drug is being laced with other drugs, sometimes causing fatal outcomes.

There were 2,511 suspected toxic drugs deaths in B.C. in 2023, according to the province’s chief coroner. In a Jan. 24, 2024 update, Lisa Lapointe said illicitly manufactured fentanyl continues to be the driver.

A memorial service was held Friday for a 15-year-old Montrealer who died of a drug overdose. The teen’s family is devastated and hoping to raise awareness. As Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports, Mathis Boivin died in his sleep after taking an opioid that was stronger than fentanyl.

RCMP issue a concerning warning with new numbers highlighting the increase in fentanyl overdoses in Alberta. A southern Alberta family recalls some terrifying moments after their daughter was attacked by a coyote.

Two people from Mexico are in custody after an investigation by the Winnipeg police guns and gangs unit led to the seizure of more than $1.3 million in meth and fentanyl last month.

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping reached an agreement on curbing illicit fentanyl production Wednesday following an hours-long meeting between the two leaders. Biden said the agreement would “significantly reduce the flow of precursor chemicals” from China.

More than $2 million worth of drugs, guns, body armour and cash was seized in Red Deer last month, and officials believe it’s the largest drug bust in the history of the central Alberta city. Mason DePatie reports.

Surrey RCMP are warning of a toxic mix of highly potent drugs circulating in North Surrey. As Troy Charles reports, the combination of fentanyl” and benzodiazepine is being blamed for several deaths in the last week.

After responding to a call about gunshots, Mission RCMP raided a clandestine drug lab and seized the equivalent of 2.4 million doses of the deadly drug fentanyl. Jennifer Palma reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden shook hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as they met in Woodside, Calif., ahead of the pair’s first talks in a year. The two leaders are expected to address the tensions in Taiwan and the fentanyl crisis, among other important issues.

A 42-year-old woman remained in critical condition Monday following an overdose over the weekend. The woman is one of six people who overdosed on what authorities believe may be a cocktail of opioids including fentanyl. Four of them were hospitalized following the incident. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, the number of deadly drug overdoses continues...

The Regina Police Service said that as of July 30, they have seized millions of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl in 2023.