Winnipeg police charge mother in overdose death of one-year-old infant
Winnipeg police say in December 2022, the mother of Romeo Stewart called 911 after he became unresponsive at her home on Sherbrook Street. She has now been charged.
Crime
Mar 30
8 arrested as ‘sophisticated’ criminal network dismantled in B.C.
The group has been allegedly running a mass production operation of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs.
Crime
Feb 23
B.C. drug advocates challenging Health Canada’s refusal of compassion club exemption
B.C. drug advocates and their lawyers appeared in federal court Thursday, to argue against a Health Canada ruling regarding a compassion club in Vancouver.
Health
Mar 7
3 people charged after Regina police recover large quantities of illicit drugs
Three people are charged after large quantities of illicit drugs, including nine kilograms of fentanyl, were recovered, which is the largest amount ever seized by Regina police.
Crime
Feb 22
More and more toxic drug deaths in Alberta are happening in public. Why?
For the first time since 2018, the majority of toxic drug deaths in Alberta are happening in public spaces rather than private residences.
Health
Jan 24
3 adults charged after toddler dies from opioid overdose in Edmonton
Three adults, including a mother, have been charged after toxicology results came back showing an Edmonton toddler died after ingesting powerful opioids.
Crime
Jan 4
Several people arrested after shots fired at Portage la Prairie residence: RCMP
Manitoba RCMP said six people have been arrested after police received a report of shots being fired in a residence in Portage la Prairie.
Crime
Jan 5
Hamilton man charged with firearm, drug trafficking offences: London, Ont. police
Few details were shared, but an arrest was made on Simcoe Street Wednesday afternoon as part of an investigation by the LPS guns and gangs section.
Crime
Dec 21, 2023
How can ramping up drug testing in B.C. save lives?
Toxic drug deaths are the leading cause of death in B.C. for people aged 10 to 59, accounting for more deaths than homicides, suicides, accidents and diseases combined.
Health
Oct 5, 2023
Researchers find opioids, illicit drugs in Alberta wastewater samples
Researchers say the amount of opioids and other illicit drugs found in a monitoring of Alberta wastewater jumped in June.
Health
Aug 30, 2023
Nearly $550K worth of drugs seized from home in London, Ont. bust
A man and woman are facing a number charges after a large bust in London, Ont., turned up nearly $550,000 worth of drugs earlier this week.
Crime
Aug 31, 2023
B.C. man with gang ties wanted Canada-wide after vanishing upon prison release
Samra was arrested and charged with gun and drug trafficking in 2017 as a part of the VPD's 'Project Tariff" investigation targeting the Heer/Dhillon/Samra crime group.
Crime
Aug 11, 2023
Alberta fentanyl-related deaths up 5,000% in 10 years, study reveals toxicity cause
A new study shows that the combination of fentanyl and benzos is making Alberta's street drugs more lethal.
Canada
Aug 2, 2023
Alberta sees record level of EMS calls for toxic drug poisonings in 5 weeks: data
Prior to this recent spike, the previous record was established during the week of Nov. 29, 2021 when there were 276 calls.
Health
Jul 27, 2023
Potentially fatal opioid strain circulating in community, Orillia OPP warn
Provincial 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.
Crime
Jul 12, 2023
Police search for two men involved in $2M drug bust in southwest Edmonton
Warrants have been issued for Karnvir Sandhu and Kenneth Matthews in connection with an August drug bust.
Crime
Apr 26, 2023
As street drugs get deadlier, test kits may not detect dangerous new substances
Illicit 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.
Health
Apr 19, 2023
87 guns wrapped in bubble wrap, holiday paper in Chicago vehicle destined for Canada seized: police
The guns were then placed in suitcases at the back of a Chicago vehicle being driven by a resident from Arizona and were destined for Canada, Johnson said.
Crime
Apr 11, 2023
Manitoba RCMP say more than $2.5 million in drugs seized in ‘Project Dawgpound’
RCMP say they've seized more than $2.5 million in drugs following an investigation into what they're calling a "multi-kilo, multi-commodity trafficker" operating out of Winnipeg.
Crime
Mar 14, 2023
OPP warning Simcoe Muskoka residents about potentially fatal strain of opioids
OPP are warning the public about a highly potent and potentially fatal strain of illicit opioids that may be circulating within the Simcoe Muskoka region.
Crime
Mar 6, 2023