Fentanyl crisis
B.C. government launches lawsuit against opioid manufacturers to recoup overdose crisis costs
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The British Columbia government announced Wednesday it is suing 40 companies in connection with manufacturing opioids. Continue reading
New provincial guidelines in the works to clean up fentanyl-contaminated sites
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Alberta Health is looking for a contractor to create standardized guidelines for cleaning up drug labs, buildings where drugs are stored and places where drugs are consumed. Continue reading
Fraser Health turns to education, social media to fight fentanyl crisis
In the latest step to end the province’s fentanyl crisis, Fraser Health is offering free, online courses to teach the public how to use nalaxone kits. Continue reading
B.C. paramedics called to highest number of overdoses in a single day since April 2017
Paramedics responded to 130 calls across the province on Friday, two days after social assistance cheques were handed out. Continue reading
Suboxone on trial at Alberta emergency rooms to curb opioid addictions
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Alberta Health Services has started a pilot program to offer suboxone to people who come in to some emergency room suffering from opioid overdoses. Continue reading
Alberta fentanyl deaths continue to rise in 2018 — but at a slower rate
Alberta health officials say there were 228 overdose deaths from Jan. 1 through to early May, which, if the rate remains steady, would mean about 660 by the end of 2018. Continue reading
Laval police officers now equipped with naloxone as fentanyl overdoses continue to rise
In order to prevent a full-blown fentanyl crisis, the City of Laval is stepping up its efforts by equipping police officers with the opioid antidote naloxone. Continue reading
Drug dealers target Alberta community when payments arrive: ‘I don’t see any end in sight’
A life-and-death battle against drug dealers is being waged on the sprawling Blood reserve in southwestern Alberta, as officials struggle to keep deadly opioids away from its most vulnerable residents. Continue reading
Vancouver Sun Run 2018 to affect downtown with bridge, road closures
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Here is a list of Sun Run 2018 road closures. Continue reading
Abbotsford police arrest 2 fentanyl dealers in 2 days
Police made the arrests last week, and both suspects are facing trafficking charges. Continue reading
