Quebec City health officials, police issue warning over lethal ‘purple heroin’ mix
The drug is a granular, purple powder that can be lethal, according to police. Continue reading
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Nurses call on B.C. to decriminalize drugs as ‘essential step’ to end overdose crisis
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Two nursing groups say policing and prosecuting drug users puts “people at the risk of getting ill and dying.” Continue reading
Meth gets all the headlines, but opioids still present in Manitoba: addictions expert
Winnipeg may be in the midst of a high-profile meth crisis, but it’s not the only drug plaguing the city’s streets. Continue reading
Molotov cocktails made from beer bottles believed to be part of weapons, drug seizure in Hamilton
Two people suspected of being a part of the city’s illegal gun and drug trade face a total of 17 charges after a Hamilton police raid Wednesday. Continue reading
Winnipeg men in custody after police seize fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, meth and more
The investigation led to the seizure of 56 grams of fentanyl, 93 grams of cocaine, 3 grams of heroin, and 15 grams of meth. Police said the drugs had a total estimated street value of more than $14,500. Continue reading
New Alberta clinic is tailored to South Asian people addicted to opioids
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
An Edmonton psychiatrist feels certain factors put the South Asian community at greater risk for opioid addiction. He’s opened a new culturally sensitive clinic. Continue reading
Selkirk RCMP seize meth, heroin in raid on Interlake drug ring
Selkirk RCMP began Project Deteriorate in November 2018 after they discovered a drug trafficking network in Selkirk and Winnipeg that they believed was supplying drugs to communities throughout the Interlake. Continue reading
West Kelowna search warrant yields two arrests, suspected drugs, cash
Two West Kelowna residents, both in their 50s, arrested during Tuesday night search warrant. Continue reading
Saskatoon police identify wanted man believed to have fled 2-vehicle crash
Saskatoon police are on the lookout for Jeffrey Tkatchuck, 33, who is wanted for failing to attend court on drug charges. Continue reading
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath visits Peterborough to discuss opioid crisis
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
So far in 2019, 19 people have died in Peterborough from suspected opioid-related overdoses — already two more than all of last year. Continue reading