Illicit drugs

• Stolen vehicle recovered, driver arrested, drugs seized: Penticton RCMP

  Police say officers spotted a repeat offender driving a stolen vehicle in Penticton’s downtown core, with a large quantity of drugs being seized during the arrest.

  Crime

  Sep 29
• $10K in drugs seized resulting in charges for 3 people: Nottawasaga OPP

  Nottawasaga OPP say three people have been charged in connection with a drug-trafficking investigation involving cocaine and opioids.

  Crime

  Sep 24
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• Toxic drug supply continues to take toll on Okanagan

  The Okanagan’s death toll was 69 from Jan. 1 until the end of June, putting the region on track to have one of its worst years for illicit drug deaths.

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  Aug 31
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• Toxic drugs are now the leading cause of death for people between 19 and 39 in B.C.

  In the first half of 2021, at least 1,011 people died from suspected illicit drug toxicity in the province, according to data released by the BC Coroners Service.

  Health

  Aug 31
• Traffic stop leads Guelph police to over $2,500 in drugs

  Guelph police say a 59-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

  Crime

  Aug 26
• 5 charged after $37 million in illegal cannabis seized, York police say

  Police said an investigation began after officers received information about a business in Richmond Hill "that was believed to be involved in the distribution of illicit drugs."

  Crime

  Aug 21
• 12 charged after 11-month ‘Project Icarus’ drug and gun investigation: Halton police

  Investigators say 44 charges in all were laid.

  Crime

  Aug 18
• B.C. becomes first Canadian jurisdiction to expand access to prescribed supply of drugs

  The change comes as illicit drug overdose deaths remain high in British Columbia.

  Health

  Jul 15
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• VPD bust alleged drug operation that used condos as stash houses and taxis for deliveries

  A 52-year-old Burnaby man and a 21-year-old man from Vancouver were arrested in connection with a significant drug bust but released pending further investigation.

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  Jul 7
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• Grey Bruce health unit issues warning over ‘highly toxic’ street drugs

  After a spike in opioid overdoses in recent days, Grey Bruce public health officials warn all street drugs should be considered highly toxic and possibly fatal.

  Health

  Jun 18