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The Alberta Health Services south zone, which includes Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, recorded its first calendar month with no opioid-related overdose deaths in over eight years this past November. However, as Justin Sibbet reports, the optimism shown by politicians is not shared by addiction experts.

An alert from Toronto Public Health is following a recent spike in suspected opioid overdoses attended by paramedic services. As Megan King reports, paramedics received 35 per cent more overdose calls this holiday season compared to the last two years.

What’s being blamed for a spike in Toronto’s opioid overdoses. The search for two armed suspects in Saskatchewan after a deadly shooting at a First Nation. Canada warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israel prepares to ban dozens of aid organizations. Plus, the significant people who the world said goodbye to in...

As we reported last week, Belleville is still under a state of emergency, first declared in early 2024 after a rash of overdoses shined a light on the opioid crisis in smaller communities. Now, the city is taking new Steps to tackle addiction, mental health, and homelessness. Jesse Reynolds has more.

As the nation grapples with the ongoing opioid drug crisis, naloxone has emerged as a critical tool for reversing the effects of an overdose. However, accessing a kit and learning how to administer it can feel overwhelming. Chris Schmied, Director of Learning, Training, and Skills Development at St. John Ambulance, joins Ross Hull to provide...

B.C. high schools will soon be equipped with naloxone kits but not everyone is being trained on how to use them. Leslie McBain of Moms Stop the Harm talks about the importance of educating students about what an opioid overdose looks like, and how to reverse it.

Police say fentanyl is quickly becoming the drug of choice for users in Saint John, resulting in countless overdoses and numerous fatalities. The city’s experience reflects a growing trend in Canada. Of all apparent opioid toxicity deaths in the country, 74 per cent involve fentanyl. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

A new study says rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016, inadvertently harmed cancer and palliative-care patients by reducing their access to pain killers. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Wednesday May 14, 2026.

The tragic overdose death of a 15-year-old boy has prompted B.C. police to warn people of the dangers of drug use. The Blue Hat memorial project honours those who lost their lives to opioid use by installing 50-thousand flags at a park in Campbell River.

Thu, Aug 1: Dr. Nick Etches from Alberta Health Services joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the dangers of a new opioid mix that is resistant to overdose antidotes.

Deputy Chief Tim Farquharson said there have been 3 more opioid overdose deaths in the city in the last week and a half.

It has been a deadly year for opioid related overdoses in Peterborough. So far in 2019, 26 people have died while nearly 200 others have overdosed – far eclipsing the numbers last year with three months left to go. The opioid crisis is a major issue in the upcoming election. Mark Giunta spoke with Peterborough-Kawartha...

Strathmore residents are rallying behind the families of three teens who overdosed on opioids last month. As Silvana Benolich reports, community members have set up an online fundraiser.

Opioids have reached a crisis level in Peterborough. After a rash of overdoses in recent months, members of the community came together Wednesday night to look for solutions to the growing epidemic.

Ross McLean on a rare move by police in regards to opioid overdoses

Tue, Oct 31: Durham Region is trying to come up with a strategy to combat the misuse of opioids as well as prevent overdoses and deaths. Jasmine Pazzano has more.

It’s not a new drug, in fact it’s been around for centuries, but Kratom is getting a lot of attention these days. A UBCO assistant-professor is convinced it needs to be viewed as safe alternative to opioids — and perhaps put a dent in the record number of opioid related fatal overdoses in Canada. Kelly...

Yvonne Clark from Nope to Dope joins Global Calgary to talk about the educational drug awareness campaign she is leading in local schools after her son died from an opioid overdose.

As Canada deals with the ongoing opioid crisis, funeral homes have found themselves on the front line when a suspected overdose turns deadly. The opioid crisis is also presenting new dangers in their workplace. Tom Roulston explains.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. The strategies B.C. has been using since last year now form the foundation of a new national strategy for dealing with the opioid overdose crisis. Aaron McArthur reports.