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The Liberal motion was passed unanimously one day after a report on the overdose death of a teen in the system. 

Services remain in Saskatchewan, but the future of safe consumption sites in the province is uncertain.

Edwin Bergsson's friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life. 

Matthew Perry's stepmother described how his family has suffered 'irreversible' pain following the actor's 2023 overdose death in a victim impact statement.

Earlier this month, Vancouver Coastal Health announced that downtown Vancouver’s only overdose prevention site has been moved to a new location due to public safety concerns.

Erik Fleming is the fourth of five defendants sentenced who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2023 overdose of the 54-year-old actor.

New Brunswick's public advocate says the death of an elderly woman with dementia was due to a systemic failure of the government welfare system.

New Brunswick’s child and youth advocate Kelly Lamrock says the province’s child protection system failed a teenager who died last year.

For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs.

Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death of the late actor Matthew Perry.

Police in New Brunswick's capital city are warning of a dramatic spike in drug overdoses so far this year. 

Opioid overdose deaths in Canada are falling, but there's growing concerns on a certain veterinary tranquilizer being cut into fentanyl and other opioids.

Events are planned across British Columbia Tuesday to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency related to the overdose crisis.

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty last September to using her home for drug distribution and other charges, including distribution of ketamine resulting in death.

Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply.

More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016. 

The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence said a study it conducted found the closure of an overdose prevention site in Red Deer, Alta. did not result in an increase deaths.

Lakelands Public Health has issued a drug poisoning alert in the Peterborough region over a substance sold as 'down,' which has been linked to overdoses and heavy sedation.

Nipissing First Nation has issued an alert, saying some young people are purposely taking high doses of Benadryl, a common allergy medication.

Recent data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service shows opioid-related call volumes are now surpassing alcohol-related calls for the first time.