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Police in Lethbridge make largest fentanyl seizure in city’s historyOfficers from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and Lethbridge police have seized 2.25 kilograms of fentanyl. It is the largest seizure of the drug in the city's history.CrimeMar 31
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Fentanyl discovered hidden in Barbie packaging at Missouri store, police sayPolice said in a statement that the store security at Cargo Largo contacted authorities 'regarding a suspicious powder substance located in the packaging of a Barbie doll.'U.S. NewsMar 24
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CBSA warns ‘industry pressure’ slowing action on tranquillizers in fentanylNewly released documents suggest the Canada Border Services Agency's attempt to crack down on animal sedatives in fentanyl have been hampered by industry lobbying.PoliticsMar 11
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U.S. woman who wrote grief book after husband’s death found guilty of his murderKouri Richins, 35, slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband Eric drank, according to prosecutors.U.S. NewsMar 17
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Police seize $2.3M worth of fentanyl in multi-province trafficking bustPolice say more than $2.3 million worth of suspected fentanyl was seized and three people arrested as part of an investigation into an interprovincial drug trafficking network.CanadaMar 4
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Animal tranquilizers are being mixed with fentanyl in CanadaOpioid overdose deaths in Canada are falling, but there's growing concerns on a certain veterinary tranquilizer being cut into fentanyl and other opioids.CanadaMar 4
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Calgary man charged after RCMP seize ‘significant’ amount of drugs, cashRCMP estimate the total value of the drugs seized, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and carfentanil, at approximately $450,000.CrimeMar 17
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20 charges laid, 4 arrested following Saskatoon traffic stopFour people face 20 charges after a Sunday traffic stop led to the seizure of weapons, fentanyl and counterfeit U.S. cash, police say.CrimeMar 18
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Month-long OPP probe leads to 7 arrests and 54 drug, gun chargesDuring the searches, officers seized more than a kilogram of suspected cocaine, 16 grams of suspected fentanyl and nearly 50 Percocet tablets.CanadaFeb 27
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After latest tariff twist, Doug Ford says he ‘can’t wait’ for U.S. midtermsA ruling from America's top court concluded Donald Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs and duties on Canada related to fentanyl were unlawful.PoliticsFeb 23
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Trump slams Canada as U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end tariffsTrump called Canada 'among the worst in the World to deal with' on trade and border security as six Republicans voted with Democrats against his fentanyl-related tariffs.U.S. NewsFeb 11
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31 guns, fentanyl and cocaine worth $2M seized in Ontario crime bustThe OPP say 11 people are facing more than 200 charges after police targeted multiple criminal networks following a 'concerning escalation of violence' in London, Ont.CrimeJan 29
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Manitoba nurse stripped of licence after wrongly giving patient drugsA registered nurse who wrongly administered fentanyl, nearly killing a patient, and asked a doctor to approve the move after the fact has been stripped of her licence.HealthJan 29
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Kingston drug sample sold as cocaine contained fentanyl, animal tranquillizerHealth officials warn a sample sold as cocaine in Kingston contained deadly fentanyl and animal tranquillizers — but no actual cocaine.HealthJan 22
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Calgary police lay 67 charges after seizing firearms, drugs and stolen propertyTwo Calgary men are charged with 67 offences after police seized drugs, firearms and stolen property during an investigation into a series of break-ins targeting local businesses.CrimeApr 10
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Kilograms of cocaine, cash and a hydraulic press seized in SaskatoonKilograms of drugs, tens of thousands in cash and a hydraulic press with packaging material were taken as evidence following the arrest of a 34-year-old man, Saskatoon police said.CrimeApr 1
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Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergencyMore than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.HealthApr 8
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U.S. expands trade investigations into more countries, including CanadaThe U.S. will look at whether the countries have policies or practices that "are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce."CanadaMar 13
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These are the faces of B.C.’s 10-year toxic drug emergencyMore than 18,000 people have died of drug overdoses since British Columbia declared the issue a public health emergency on April 14, 2016.CanadaApr 9
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A year after HART Hubs opened, advocates say addiction services still MIAOne year after Ontario closed supervised consumption sites for HART Hubs, advocates say long waitlists for addiction treatment continue and the new model doesn't do enough.PoliticsMar 31