Drugs

• New provincial offence for public drug use gives officers ‘more options,’ police say

  As part of its Safer Municipalities Act last year, Ontario began the process of creating a provincial offence for people using illegal drugs in public.

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
• Manitoba RCMP $1.5M drug bust includes animal tranquillizers mixed with heroin

  Manitoba RCMP say the three-month drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of more than $1.5 million worth of drugs and cash.

  Crime

  Mar 9
  
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• Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has ‘had enough’

  The Manitoba government says the new drug task force will bring together multiple law enforcement agencies to improve resources and coordination in tackling illicit drugs.

  Crime

  Feb 25
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• Saskatchewan tables involuntary drug treatment bill as fall session ends

  Saskatchewan's government introduced its involuntary treatment bill Friday on the final day of its fall sitting with critics wondering how it will all play out.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2025
• Saskatchewan NDP unveils plan to tackle addictions, says more funding needed

  Saskatchewan's official Opposition has unveiled a plan it says will help tackle the province's ongoing addiction crisis and experts say it may help.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
• US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump say

  Trump confirms U.S. strike sank drug sub in Caribbean killing two as survivors face repatriation and legal concerns over military action grow.

  World

  Oct 18, 2025
• Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

  After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

  Crime

  Oct 3, 2025
• Ontario brewery loses liquor licence after owner charged with drug trafficking

  Police say three people were arrested and charged with drug trafficking. Officers seized cocaine, a quantity of suspected LSD and psilocybin pills.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2025
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• How a Tennessee car accident led to U.S. charges against Mexican cartel

  The investigation culminated with Justice Department indictments unsealed Thursday against three leaders and two high-ranking enforcers of the United Cartels.

  U.S. News

  Aug 14, 2025
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• 200 charges laid in massive drug and weapons seizure in Sudbury

  A 16-month probe into GTA-linked street gangs led to 22 arrests, 197 charges and $1.9M in drugs and guns seized in Sudbury, police say.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2025