Man arrested after drugs, stolen property seized from Amherst business
The man has been released and is scheduled to appear in Amherst court on March 11. Continue reading
Methadone
Could more methadone be the answer to Saskatoon Correctional Centre overdoses?
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A Saskatoon-based methadone manager says he’s not surprised to hear that there have been nine overdoses in November at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Continue reading
Emergency buzzer had been disabled at prison where Clayton Cromwell died: report
According to the report, released to The Canadian Press under freedom-of-information legislation, the intercom had been cut some time earlier, in contravention of provincial rules. Continue reading
Privacy chief criticizes partial suppression of N.S. jail death report
Nova Scotia’s freedom of information law is becoming “an exercise in frustration,” the privacy commissioner said after the government partially rejected her recommendations on a report on a man’s jailhouse death. Continue reading
Police arrest suspect in Oakville pharmacy robbery
Halton police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery in Oakville. Continue reading
Pharmacy robbed in Oakville
Halton police have identified a suspect in a robbery at a pharmacy in Oakville. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Health Authority issues warning to concertgoers about deadly drugs
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing a warning to concert-goers to make safe choices when it comes to alcohol and drugs. Continue reading
‘We finally have the right facility’: Community methadone clinic finds new home in Halifax
The new home of Direction 180 lies in the Scotia Pharmacy’s old location on Gottingen Street. Continue reading
Cononer’s inquest hears inmate asked to be put on methadone for addiction two months before his death
Marty Tykoliz requested access to the methadone program while at the Barton Street jail, but was denied due to policy restrictions. Continue reading
Manitoba doctors face delicate balance when prescribing opioids
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Canada’s second only to the United States when it comes to opioid use. What do you need to ask your doctor. Continue reading