Health Canada approves 1st supervised consumption site in Saskatchewan
Health Canada has approved the first supervised consumption site in Saskatoon and the province. Continue reading
Illicit drugs
Winnipeg among the cheapest cities to buy meth
The street value of meth in Winnipeg is among the cheapest in Canada, slightly behind Calgary where meth appears to be cheapest, according to numbers from police departments around the country. Continue reading
Carfentanil overdoses in Kelowna may be linked to West Kelowna drug bust
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
It’s estimated there were at least eight overdoses in downtown Kelowna on Tuesday as a result of carfentanil. Continue reading
Emergency action underway after 7 drug overdose calls in downtown Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Emergency crews were called to a homeless shelter in Kelowna several times on Tuesday because of illicit drug overdoses. Continue reading
Rise in overdose deaths prompts carfentanil warning from Interior Health
Interior Health says ingesting one or two grains of carfentanil can be fatal to people. Continue reading
26 firearms, $1.2M worth of drugs seized in massive Peel police operation
Police say the investigation, titled ‘Project Baron,’ resulted in the seizure of 26 firearms, 1,500 rounds of ammunition and $1.2 million worth of illicit drugs including cocaine, meth, heroin, fentanyl, and mushrooms. Continue reading
Ottawa police issue warning after fentanyl suspected in 3 fatal overdoses
The OPS warns drug users: “there is no easy way to know if fentanyl is in your drugs” and that “even a very small amount can cause an overdose.” Continue reading
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
Hamilton police charge five with drug-related offences following traffic stop
Hamilton police say they’ve arrested and charged five suspects following a traffic stop in the city that uncovered a stash of drugs. Continue reading
Police bust downtown Saskatoon pot shop for second time
Three employees of an unlicensed cannabis store in Saskatoon have been charged with trafficking marijuana. Continue reading