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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is once again blaming Canada for part of its illicit drug problem, and pinpointing the Port of Vancouver. As Aaron McArthur reports, despite claims from the federal government that security is being tightened, one Metro Vancouver mayor says not enough is being done.

Montreal public health is warning of an alarming increase in drug overdoses in recent weeks, tied to the presence of fentanyl mixtures. As Phil Carpenter reports, since the end of March, health authorities say they have recorded a significant rise in the number of non-fatal overdoses in the city.

Mark Servos, a professor at the University of Waterloo’s Department of Biology, said a recent study that found traces of fentanyl and other drugs in the fish population could have “subtle effects” on the ecosystem. He added there did not appear to be a health risk to humans or drinking water, but is still concerning...

A record-breaking $37.2 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl was removed from Canadian streets following an interprovincial drug bust, according to Winnipeg police. Vasilios Bellos reports.

A Utah woman who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in his death after poisoning him with fentanyl, prosecutors said.

Saskatchewan’s child advocate is flagging an emerging pattern of young children who died with fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in their systems.

A powerful tranquilizer used mostly by veterinarians to sedate animals is being added to street drugs like fentanyl. Public health experts warn the substance medetomidine is showing up in samples in Ontario and British Columbia. The sedative’s introduction into the illicit opioid supply is adding a new lawyer of volatility to Canada’s drug epidemic, and...

The trial of a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, then writing a children’s book about grief, ended with a quick verdict on Monday. It took less than three hours for the jury to convict Kouri Richins on all charges, including aggravated murder. Richins faces possible life in prison for giving her husband a...

Health Canada is cracking down on chemicals used to make fentanyl, adding more substances to the list of controlled substances on Wednesday. But another dangerous substance keeps turning up in fentanyl — animal tranquillizers. Touria Izri reports.

 At a press conference on Thursday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and London Police Service announced the seizure of 31 illegal firearms and large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine following a year-long investigation in the London area. Project ALIAS targeted multiple interconnected criminal networks, with police saying all of the crime guns originated from the...

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada in a move that shows wavering support for his controversial trade agenda. Six Republicans joined Democrats in a push against what the Republican leader has called a fentanyl emergency at the border. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order at the White House that declares fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction.” “No bomb does what this is doing. Two to three hundred thousand people die every year that we know of. So we’re formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction,” the president...

Health Canada is introducing new regulations targeting chemicals and equipment used to manufacture illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. The amended rules require licensed companies to report all suspicious transactions and take preventative measures against chemicals being redirected to unauthorized channels. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 19,...

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday that China has agreed to” designate and list” 13 fentanyl precursors and tighten controls on seven chemical subsidiaries used in the production of fentanyl.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced the largest fentanyl bust in their history on Wednesday. Officers seized a record 46 kilograms in Windsor, Ont.

Following a tense year between Washington and Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump has lowered tariffs on China by 10 per cent – putting them down to 47 per cent. The move came during negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea. In return, Jinping agreed to crack...

More than a week after police raided a Chilliwack property, we’re learning more about what they found. As Paul Johnson reports, the RCMP say they shut down a drug lab aimed at the production and trafficking of fentanyl and MDM.

Winnipeg police are warning of a type of fentanyl shaped like candy that has made its way on the city streets. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Saturday marks Fentanyl Awareness Day, with an event being held at The Forks tomorrow afternoon.

After 13 overdoses in 24 hours last week, Fredericton police are warning people to be cautious. The city is just the latest to raise concerns around fentanyl and rising drug toxicity. Anna Mandin reports.