10 charged, 10 arrested in Campbell River drug-trafficking investigation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Charges against the 10 accused include trafficking in a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Continue reading
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2 face manslaughter charges in overdose death of Haldimand County man
After a six-month investigation, the OPP have opted to lay criminal charges against the trio believed to be responsible for Jason Kerr’s death. Continue reading
2 charged after $100K in drugs seized during traffic stop in McDougall Township: OPP
West Parry Sound OPP say on Sunday at around 9 p.m., an officer was patrolling Highway 400 when a vehicle was seen allegedly driving faster than the posted speed limit. Continue reading
‘Understanding the Opioid Crisis’ event held in Lakefield
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News Anchor
Around 200 people packed the Selwyn Outreach Centre near Peterborough for a discussion about the ongoing opioid crisis in Ontario. Continue reading
Opioid death toll in New Brunswick reached new high in 2017
The report says 33 of the 37 opioid-related deaths in 2016 were deemed accidental or haven’t been determined by the province’s coroner. Continue reading
Opioid addiction should be treated with medication, says new medical guideline
The new Canadian guidelines recommend treating opioid addiction with prescription medication, and warn against relying on abstinence detox programs. Continue reading
Man faces over 330 charges after firearms, massive amount of carfentanil found at Pickering home
Durham Regional Police seized 420,000 doses of carfentanil with a street value estimated at $13 million. It’s believed to be the largest seizure of the drug in the country. Continue reading
Alberta declares opioid public health crisis, announces $30M increase and new panel to address deaths
The Alberta government is spending an additional $30 million and setting up a 14-member commission to address the opioid crisis, which which in Alberta alone claimed over 100 lives the first three months of 2017. Continue reading
Alberta wildfires voted top Canadian news story of 2016: poll
A poll found the wildfires in Alberta, prime minister’s first year in office, First Nations suicide crisis and fentanyl crisis topped Canadians’ list of top 2016 news stories. Continue reading
Dangerous drug Carfentanil linked to Vancouver man’s death: BC Coroner
For the first time in B.C., police have confirmed that carfentanil has been linked to an overdose death of a Vancouver man earlier this month. Continue reading