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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a landmark decision in West Virginia that had rejected attempts by an opioid-ravaged area to be compensated by U.S. drug distributors for a influx of prescription pain pills into the region.

Police in Ontario and Saskatchewan are warning parents to check Halloween candy after reports of tampered treats, including a suspected opioid in Mattawa and metal in Regina.

From January to May, 68 per cent of opioid deaths in Alberta involved carfentanil — up 10 per cent from 2024 — and in Edmonton, carfentanil deaths jumped from 17 to 78 per cent.

New data from the Federal government shows in 2024 the number of opioid related deaths fell 17 per cent nationally compared to one year prior.

A Winnipeg judge is recommending improved addiction supports after examining the overdose death of a man living in a tent who had faced barriers in accessing treatment.

The Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act would allow the government to take legal action against companies that mislead consumers.

The Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre says the decision is devastating, while the province says the decision is in response to concerns about increased crime.

RCMP dismantled a massive synthetic drug lab in Ontario, seizing $10M in drugs and thousands of litres of toxic chemicals after tracking suspicious purchases.

Police believe the discovery of 60,000 plants being grown in a field behind a rural Edmonton home is the second largest opium poppy bust in Canadian history.

The seizure occurred in May at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility in B.C., but was reported by CBSA on Thursday — one day before Carney and Xi are set to meet.

Toronto will launch a wastewater surveillance pilot during the 2026 World Cup to monitor diseases like COVID-19, flu, and measles in busy fan zones.

Federal officials prepared the internal memo to guide Carney's conversation with Trump following the Liberal party's April 28 election victory.

On Wednesday, Poilievre said he thinks there were some scandals during Trudeau's time in office that should have resulted in criminal charges.

A magic mushroom shop in the city's downtown area has been targeted again after Toronto fire says crews were called there for reports of a fire early Monday.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether U.S. President Donald Trump has authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers.

Carney said more cooperation is needed to combat the groups, which is part of a new comprehensive strategic partnership signed with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The Ministry of Health said it was kicking off consultations that would also let optometrists bypass physicians in some cases and psychologists prescribe antidepressants. 

With two deaths and dozens of overdoses over the past two weeks, a health alert remains in effect for the Guelph-Wellington County area.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the new version of the legislation Wednesday following question period in the House of Commons.

First Nations chiefs today called on Ottawa to crack down on the people selling drugs that are claiming lives in their communities.