Officials seek to reassure neighbours of new Montreal supervised injection site
Residents say a new supervised-injection site in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood is making the area unsafe. Officials say efforts are underway to deal with concerns.
Canada
Apr 26
One City Peterborough defends ‘discreet area’ at drop-in centre for drug use
One City Peterborough says it has an area at the Trinity Community Centre where it allows individuals to use drugs, but says overdoses have declined in the last several months.
Health
Apr 11
Wegovy now in Canada: Who should (and shouldn’t) use the weight-loss drug
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic.
Health
May 6
Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta
Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.
Weather
Apr 15
Invasive strep: ‘Don’t wait’ to seek care, N.S. woman warns on long road to recovery
A woman who had to be rushed into surgery after getting flesh-eating disease from invasive group A strep is warning others not to wait if they feel symptoms.
Health
Apr 26
Contentious day centre, supervised injection site opens in Montreal neighbourhood
Measures to appease the fears of Saint-Henri residents, who have been vocal surrounding the supervised injection site, were visible on its first day of opening.
Health
Apr 15
Richmond council meeting on proposed safe drug consumption site gets heated
If created, the site would provide people with a safe place to use substances in Richmond, B.C., and connect them with treatment or counselling services.
Health
Feb 12
Animal tranquillizer found in 10% of tested fentanyl says N.B. harm reduction group
Xylazine use in humans can result in fatal overdoses and necrotic wounds. A harm reduction advocate in Moncton is calling on those with substance use disorder to be careful.
Canada
Apr 29
What are midges and why are they swarming Toronto’s lakeside region
Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk in Toronto see hundreds of the tiny little flies flying around. But what are they, and how long are they around for?
Environment
Apr 18
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
Health
May 1
Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: report
Life-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.
Health
Apr 30
Possible HIV cure 1 step closer to human trials: Ontario researchers
One of the takeaways from the research is the ability to reawaken the latent HIV that hides in the immune cells of people who have been adhering to other treatment for many years.
Health
Mar 27
Can Paris make the Seine clean enough to swim in for the Olympics?
Paris has spent about 1.4 billion euros on clean-up efforts in the Seine, but latest test samples still showed “alarming” levels of bacteria in the river.
Consumer
Apr 14
VPD reports dramatic drop in drug seizures since B.C. decriminalization began
Vancouver police are reporting a major decrease in the number of drug seizures officers have conducted since B.C. implemented its decriminalization pilot project.
Crime
Mar 26
Why a major budget surplus won’t be used to lower taxes in London, Ont.
A push to use surplus funding to lower next year's property tax increase by 0.4 per cent was shot down by full council at London City Hall on Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 24
‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge
With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.
Canada
Mar 23
Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions about prosecution
The critiques of the way the case was handled came ahead of Toronto police announcing Monday evening that they’ve asked Ontario Provincial Police to conduct an independent review.
Crime
Apr 22
Ukraine parliament passes controversial law to boost army recruitment
The controversial law will govern how Ukraine recruits new soldiers to replenish depleted forces who are increasingly struggling to fend off Russian troops.
World
Apr 11
Vietnam tycoon receives death sentence in fraud case
Truong My Lan was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery and violations of banking rules at the end of a trial in the business hub of Ho Chi Minh City, state media said.
Crime
Apr 11
15 things that saved me on my first all-inclusive trip with kids — And one thing I wish I’d brought
These are the items any parent will want to pack with them the next time they bring the family to an all-inclusive resort.
The Curator
Apr 15