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The family of Lee Earnshaw wants to see action being taken after an inquest into his death presented several recommendations on how to improve access to addictions treatment in Manitoba.

Quebec logged a record number of overdose deaths last year, as many face a constant struggle. This National Addiction Awareness Week, we shine a light on a unique treatment program located in Montreal. Portage allows mothers to keep their children with them in their live-in treatment centre. Amanda Jewlowicki has one woman’s message of hope.

Sunday is International Overdose Awareness Day, when family and friends remember those lost to the toxic drug crisis. And while everyone agrees they are all senseless, preventable deaths, there’s still debate on possible solutions to prevent others from succumbing to the epidemic. Julia Foy reports.

A California doctor charged in the overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry arrived at court on Wednesday to plead guilty to four counts of illegal distribution of the drug ketamine. Salvador Plasencia, who operated an urgent care clinic in Malibu, faces up to 40 years in prison, according to a statement from prosecutors.

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.

The inquest into the accidental overdose death of an 18-year-old University of Victoria student is about to go to the jury. Aaron McArthur has the latest testimony about a controversial 911 call.

A judge is now preparing the final report for the inquest into the 2021 death of Lee Earnshaw, which wrapped up in Winnipeg on Thursday. Marney Blunt 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 suspected overdose death of a 15-year-old in Campbell River has prompted B.C. police to warn people of the dangers of drug use. Catherine Urquhart reports.

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.

The 911 call made the night Sidney McIntyre-Starko overdoses was front and centre at the coroner’s inquest into her death on Friday. As Aaron McArthur reports, the jury heard the full recording of the call, which has since changed how emergencies are handled over the phone.

The coroner’s inquest into the death of University of Victoria student Sidney McIntyre-Starko entered day 4 on Thursday. As Aaron McArthur reports, a campus security guard shared his experience the night of Sidney’s overdose and a message for her family.

On day three of the coroner’s inquest into the death of 18-year-old University of Victoria student Sidney McIntyre-Starko, the coroner and jury heard from a campus security guard who attended the scene. As Grace Ke reports, he explained why he didn’t immediately administer the overdose reversing drug naloxone.

A coroner’s inquest began today into the death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko. The 18-year-old University of Victoria student died after a fentanyl overdose in her dorm in January of last year. The proceedings are not underway to determine blame, but, as Aaron McArthur reports, the testimony may help prevent avoidable tragedies like this in the future.

While a positive new report shows a significant decrease in overdose deaths for Lethbridge, those still battling addiction remain fearful of where they may end up. Justin Sibbet reports.

B.C.’s new chief coroner is calling for a more strategic approach to the province’s overdose crisis and other preventable deaths, including intimate partner violence. It’s a move supported by Battered Women’s Support Services. We speak with Executive Director Angela Marie MacDougall about possible reforms

Three American women were found dead in a hotel room at a beach resort in Belize, police said Monday adding that officials were investigating the deaths as possible drug overdoses.

Suspected and confirmed drug overdose deaths have seen a drastic decrease in Saskatchewan in the past year. As Global News’ Sarah Jones explains, while it’s initially an encouraging sign of a positive trend, more could be at play.

New research is highlighting the essential role of healthcare professionals in preventing overdose deaths in patients with certain chronic health conditions. Heather Palis of the BC Centre for Disease Control discusses how stimulants are playing an increasing role in drug toxicity deaths.

The Ford government is pressing ahead with legislation that advocates and harm reduction workers say will cause more issues than good. The health minister says the ban on supervised consumption sites close to schools and prohibition on others opening will protect neighbourhoods and make drug use less visible. Matthew Bingley reports.