‘Cybersecurity incident’ leads to closure of London Drugs stores in Western Canada
London Drugs said its stores across Western Canada would be closed until further notice but pharmacists were still able to fill emergency prescriptions.
Canada
Apr 28
Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists fill prescription quotas.
Canada
Apr 17
Drugs, gang paraphernalia seized in West Kelowna bust: RCMP
Prescription morphine was also discovered and it's been confirmed through further investigation that it was not diverted from safer supply drugs.
Crime
Apr 8
B.C. auditor finds ‘shortcomings’ in overdose-prevention programs meant to save lives
The Safer Supply Prescription program, the report says, is meant to generate evidence, and evaluating that evidence will be "crucial to the program’s continuation."
Health
Mar 19
Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians skipping pills, not renewing prescriptions due to cost: poll
The poll, which surveyed 2,048 adults in Canada, show 22 per cent reported splitting pills, skipping doses or deciding not to fill or renew a prescription due to cost.
Canada
Feb 15
Fentanyl, pills, cash and kitchen appliances found in West Kelowna raid: RCMP
Search warrants were executed in March as the culmination of a lengthy investigation in relation to property crime and drug trafficking throughout the Central Okanagan area.
Crime
May 1
Phone lines up, but London Drugs remains closed for 4th day due to cybersecurity ‘incident’
Stores initially closed on Sunday and will remain closed “out of an abundance of caution” until further notice.
Canada
May 1
London Drugs remains closed, says it is reviewing billions of lines of data
London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure to bring its operations safely back online after a cybersecurity incident that has shut down stores for five days.
Economy
May 2
Arrest made in Guelph break-in after ‘large bowel movement’ left at scene: police
Investigators say stolen property recovered included items that were taken from a home on Edinburgh Road South.
Crime
Apr 10
Property stolen from Guelph home while owners were out: police
Guelph police say there was up to $4,000 in damages and up to $1,000 in property taken during a break-in.
Crime
Apr 8
Ozempic among ‘bogus’ drug patents being challenged by U.S. to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other reparatory conditions.
Health
Apr 30
Alberta wildfires: evacuation orders, fire bans and wildfire status
Here is everything you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders in Alberta, wildfire status, and fire advisories, restrictions and bans.
Fire
Apr 25
Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in Halifax
A group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.
Canada
Apr 26
Belgian man whose body brews alcohol acquitted of drunk driving charge
When he was pulled over by police, the 40-year-old Belgian man told officers he had not been drinking. It turns out the man has auto-brewery syndrome.
Trending
Apr 23
Fake OxyContin pills stronger than fentanyl may be circulating in Hamilton: police
Hamilton police are warning the public about the potential circulation of a deadly drug in Hamilton that's potentially several times stronger than fentanyl.
Crime
Apr 10
Are you underinsured? Winnipeg business owner warns others after expensive fire
One Winnipeg business owner is sharing her experience of being under-insured after her spa caught on fire earlier this year.
Money
Mar 26
30-year amortizations will only impact a ‘sliver’ of the housing market: BMO
The Liberal government's shift to allow 30-year mortgage amortizations for some first-time homebuyers will impact a 'small segment' of the housing market, a BMO economist says.
Money
Apr 12
Metro says grocery shoppers still hunting for deals even as inflation eases
Metro reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its sales edged higher. Food and pharmacy sales were both up in the quarter.
Money
Apr 24
‘Careful evaluation needed’: Seemingly contradictory studies of B.C.’s safer supply released
One study found the program was associated with a reduced risk of death, while the other concluded the strategy was associated with an increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations.
Health
Apr 11
Cannabis and cars: What you need to know
SGI dispelled some concerns that have been rising around cannabis use and driving, but a local defence lawyer says there's still reason for concern.
Canada
May 2