Drug Overdose
‘He quite literally could’ve been found dead here’: Calgary councillor uses naloxone kit to save man on her street
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A Calgary city councillor likely saved man’s life Saturday afternoon by using a naloxone kit. Continue reading
Canada-U.S. opioid plan helps rebuild relations frayed from trade talks
The ranking U.S. diplomat on drug enforcement policy is to visit Ottawa in July to kick-start a fresh round of co-operation between the two countries on tackling the opioid crisis. Continue reading
School officials tried to address Victoria teen’s drug use, drug dealing, inquest hears
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
Eurchuk died of an overdose in April 2018. Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine were later found in his body. Continue reading
Men charged with manslaughter in Saskatoon overdoses heading straight to trial
Three men accused of causing the overdose deaths of four people in Saskatoon will head straight to trial, bypassing a preliminary hearing. Continue reading
More doctors are prescribing opioids to prevent their patients from dying of overdoses
The safe supply movement calls for access to pharmaceutical-grade opioids as an alternative to the illicit market. Continue reading
Montreal first responders to be trained in use of naloxone as ‘additional tool’
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Several Montreal fire trucks now have a new piece of equipment that many firefighters started using earlier this spring. Continue reading
Canadian life expectancy has stopped rising because of the opioid crisis: Statistics Canada
For the first time in decades, Canadians’ life expectancy has stopped increasing. Continue reading
Stratford man faces manslaughter charge in fentanyl overdose death
Police say the charges stem from an investigation that began in December 2018. Continue reading
6 suspected overdoses at Hamilton’s Barton Street jail in 5 days
Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson says paramedics have responded to more than 300 opioid-related calls across the city so far this year. Continue reading
B.C. needs a task force on the opioid crisis, local pastor argues
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“Too many people have died and are dying and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.” Continue reading