Wegovy now in Canada: Who should (and shouldn’t) use the weight-loss drug
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic.
Health
May 6
Drugs, cash, forged documents seized in Regina drug-trafficking investigation
Regina police said a man is facing several drug trafficking and forged document charges after an investigation Thursday.
Crime
May 13
London Drugs issues apology, says no evidence of compromised data in cyberattack
London Drugs president said no evidence has been found of comprised data from the cyberattack the company experienced, and he also issued an apology to customers.
Crime
May 8
Police seize drugs, arrest 2 after raid at home in Lindsay, Ont.
Kawartha Lakes police say that at around 3:30 a.m. Thursday officers executed a search warrant at a home in the area of Pottinger Street.
Crime
May 16
$9M in drugs, over $800k in cash seized from Kitchener homes: Waterloo police
After a 13-month investigation, Waterloo regional police announced they had seized more than $9 million in drugs and over $800,000 cash.
Crime
May 7
London Drugs says it can’t fill new prescriptions amid recovery from ‘cybersecurity incident’
The update comes as the pharmacy giant continues to 'gradually reopen' its Western Canada stores a week after undergoing a 'cybersecurity incident.'
Crime
May 6
London Drugs begins ‘gradual’ reopening of stores in Western Canada
London Drugs said not all of its systems are back, but it will not delay its reopening.
Canada
May 4
Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization
Health Canada declined Toronto's longstanding request in a statement issued on Friday afternoon. The decision came after a plea from the province to say no.
Health
11 hours
All London Drugs stores in Western Canada reopen following cyberattack
London Drugs has not revealed any details about the cybersecurity incident that forced the closure of all stores in Western Canada on April 28.
Economy
May 7
4 people arrested in Dauphin, Man. after RCMP find drugs in vehicle
The 29-year-old man driving didn't have a valid driver's license, officers said, and as he was getting out of the car, drug paraphernalia was seen on the centre console.
Crime
May 10
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
‘International threat actors’ pose consistent danger, London Drugs says after cyberattack
London Drugs deals with thousands of cyberattacks every day, the president said.
Canada
May 9
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
Manitoba RCMP seize trove of drugs from Steinbach home
A 50-year-old woman is facing a raft of charges after a search in Steinbach led to the seizure of meth, crack cocaine, illicit cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms and more.
Crime
May 7
March drug deaths down 11% over last year as B.C. records 192 fatalities
Another 192 people were killed in British Columbia by illicit drugs in March, 11 per cent down from the same month last year.
Health
May 7
Ottawa approves B.C.’s ask for public drug use ban in decriminalization pilot
At the start of 2023, B.C. began its three-year decriminalization pilot project as the province grapples with high rates of opioid addiction.
Canada
May 7
‘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
Transit police seize 23 weapons over 3 days near Metrotown Station
Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they seized a variety of weapons and drugs near Metrotown SkyTrain Station during a recent crackdown.
Crime
May 9
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
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
