Fentanyl crisis
Alleged drug dealer charged with manslaughter months after man dies from fentanyl in Markham
In the months following the man’s death, police say they tracked down the dealer who had sold him the drugs. Continue reading
Nurse fired for using fentanyl should get second chance at reinstatement: Divisional Court
A registered nurse fired for stealing opiates and shooting up fentanyl in a Barrie hospital washroom should get another crack at showing why she should get her job back, Divisional Court has ruled. Continue reading
Hamilton police charge 4 people with heroin and fentanyl possession
A police investigation into a known suspended driver in Hamilton resulted in multiple drug charges and the seizure of what they believe to be heroin and fentanyl. Continue reading
‘We’re still in a crisis’: No silver bullet solution to B.C.’s opioid epidemic 3 years into public health emergency
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
The B.C. public health emergency declared by Dr. Perry Kendall on Apr. 14, 2016 over the soaring number of drug overdose deaths, still persists today. Continue reading
Fentanyl trafficking case implodes against 2 men over multiple Vancouver police violations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The judge in the case dropped all charges against the two men over what he called “serious breaches” by the VPD. Continue reading
Son of suspected London overdose victim speaks out about father’s death
Kolin Glendenning says his dad struggled with addiction for most of his life. Continue reading
Witness claims executive gave doctor lap dance to promote fentanyl prescriptions
A former Insys employee claims a regional sales director gave a doctor a lap dance to help convince him to prescribe an addictive fentanyl spray. Continue reading
Guelph police issue public safety warning following 3 ‘cocaine’ overdoses over weekend
By Alex Gagne Anchor
The overdoses all had similar symptoms to those experienced by illicit drug users who have come into contact with powerful opioids. Continue reading
MPs debate how Canada should approach fighting fentanyl, opioid crises
The discussion comes in the wake of a series of Global News investigations that laid bare how local and international criminal groups are making a killing from the fentanyl trade. Continue reading
Trudeau maintains that China is co-operating with Canada to curb fentanyl flow into country
“We recognize that this is a crisis that is continuing in Canada and indeed getting worse,” Trudeau said. Continue reading