RCMP lay charges in 2017 death of Regina Provincial Correctional Centre inmate
Kirk Kelly Sabit was found unresponsive in his cell at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre on the morning of Aug. 23, 2017. Continue reading
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Kingston public health warns of increase in fentanyl, cartfentanil in street drugs
KFL&A Public Health is warning those in the Kingston area about a greater possibility of drugs being laced with fentanyl and carfentanil. Continue reading
‘I feel like they just don’t care’: The people waiting for mental health support in Atlantic Canada
Those suffering with mental illness have told Global News of year-long waitlists and being discharged from hospital even as they begged for help. Continue reading
Woman dies from suspected opioid overdose at Barton Street jail
A woman in her 30s is yet another inmate to die in jail. The centre has seen eight possible opioid overdose calls this year. Continue reading
Coroner recommends drug checks at music festivals after death of teen at Center of Gravity
The coroner’s report includes a recommendation that interior health “ensures drug checking and information about harm reduction and substance use risks are available at major events where illicit substance use is a known risk.” Continue reading
London man puts a face to overdose deaths, says his brother ‘fell through the cracks’
Jeffrey Hill wishes he could have done something to save his younger brother, Spencer, from dying outside St. Paul’s Cathedral. Continue reading
‘Do or die’: recovering addict shares journey in Saskatchewan documentary
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses has produced a four-part documentary series addressing what it calls an addictions crisis in the province. Continue reading
Hamilton had record number of overdose calls in March: paramedics
Hamilton Public Health says there were 83 calls to paramedics for suspected overdoses last month; compared to 33 in March of 2018. Continue reading
Calgary man’s death prompts family to issue warning about drug use
The family of a Calgary man is speaking out to warn others about the dangers of using illegal drugs. Continue reading
Carfentanil overdoses in Kelowna may be linked to West Kelowna drug bust
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
It’s estimated there were at least eight overdoses in downtown Kelowna on Tuesday as a result of carfentanil. Continue reading