B.C. ban on public drug use welcomed by Central Okanagan mayors
All B.C. mayors from Princeton down the valley to Vernon signed a request for the province not to allow drugs to be consumed in public spaces.
Health
Apr 30
Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deaths
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.
Canada
May 2
‘Alarming increase’ in Kingston drug overdoses, officials say
Health officials say there's been a 30 per cent increase in drug poisonings in Kingston since Saturday
Health
Apr 30
Ozempic among ‘bogus’ drug patents being challenged by U.S. to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other reparatory conditions.
Health
Apr 30
Drug trafficking probe in Thompson leads to charges for Manitoba teen
A 16-year-old is facing drug charges in Thompson, Man., after an ongoing drug trafficking investigation led RCMP to seize cocaine, cash, and weapons.
Crime
May 2
London Drugs remains closed, says it is reviewing billions of lines of data
London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure to bring its operations safely back online after a cybersecurity incident that has shut down stores for five days.
Economy
May 2
Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.
Canada
Apr 29
Naloxone-resistant street drug linked to 9 deaths in Eastern Canada seized in Alberta
A street drug containing fentanyl and a sedative called bromazolam — which is in the benzodiazepine family — linked to nine deaths in Eastern Canada is showing up in Alberta.
Health
Apr 19
‘We’ve had to make a 180’: What Oregonians say they got wrong with decriminalization
In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which replaced drug possession charges with a $100 citation that could be avoided by calling a state-funded hotline seeking treatment.
Health
Apr 18
6 kg of suspected drugs seized, 2 arrested in Kootenays
Along with suspected meth, fentanyl, cocaine and psilocybin being seized, police confiscated close to $80,000 in cash and some Mexican currency.
Crime
Apr 25
Estimated $65,000 in drugs seized during Portage la Prairie, Man. search
On Friday, a drug bust on 9th Street Northwest in the community saw 647 grams of suspected cocaine, illegal weed and over $7,500 cash seized.
Crime
Apr 23
London Drugs stores across B.C. remain closed and phone lines taken down
In a statement to Global News, London Drugs says the closures are out of an abundance of caution and at this time they do not believe customer or employee data has been impacted.
Canada
Apr 29
Teens in Manitoba face long list of drug, weapons charges after forcible confinement incident
With the help of an RCMP police dog unit, the two teenage suspects were tracked down and were found with a large quantity of meth, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine.
Crime
Apr 29
More than $33,000 in drugs uncovered during police search in Mississauga, Ont.
Peel Regional Police say they have arrested two 20-year-olds after a search warrant carried out in a Mississauga, Ont., residence uncovered more than $33,000 worth of drugs.
Crime
Apr 21
B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization
The move comes amid a raging debate over the province's approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and "safe supply."
Health
Apr 26
3 arrested after drugs, weapons, open alcohol found in car: Manitoba First Nations police
Police said the driver's reactions led them to believe she was under the influence of alcohol -- which was confirmed after she failed a roadside sobriety test.
Crime
Apr 10
B.C. woman’s journey to sobriety highlights need for drug treatment
The Union Gospel Mission's Women and Families Centre houses everything in one place for someone going through the treatment journey.
Health
Apr 25
2 arrested in Winnipeg police drug bust, cocaine and meth seized
Two people were arrested, and Winnipeg police say they seized about $26,000 in cocaine, $3,000 in meth, drug packaging materials, ID and $230 cash.
Crime
Apr 16
Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists fill prescription quotas.
Canada
Apr 17
Drug use likely cause of downtown Vancouver SRO fire
Crews were called to the building at 1025 Granville Street near Nelson Street just before 8 a.m. and found heavy smoke and flames coming from a fifth-floor suite.
Fire
May 1
