Opiod Overdose

• Hamilton man charged in connection with opioid overdose death in St. Catharines

  Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) say the investigation is tied to the discovery of a 32-year-old man found deceased in his Roehampton Avenue apartment in March.

  Crime

  Jun 10, 2022
  
• 2 die of suspected fentanyl overdose in Regina within hours: police

  There have been 46 reported drug overdoses in Regina since Jan. 1.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2020
  
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• Seventh suspected overdose in less than a week at Hamilton’s Barton Street jail

  EMS say they were sent to the jail during the noon hour to treat a 31-year-old female.

  May 22, 2019
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• Kelowna outreach to offer overdose antidote training

  It's a form of first aid that has proved time and again to be life-saving.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2019
• Naloxone lessons offered to Kelowna civic election candidates

  B.C.’s overdose crisis will be one of the toughest problems facing those who will be elected to civic office around the province this month.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2018
• Police stress to call 911 immediately if you see someone overdosing — and don’t worry about legal issues

  Police say statistics from last year show two people die every day in Ontario from an opioid overdose, many of which could have been prevented if medical attention was received quickly.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2018
• Lakefield family shares story of losing 21-year-old son to fentanyl overdose

  Keagen Carson, 21, died of a fentanyl overdose in June 2017. His family speaks out hoping their story can help bring change in the way addicts can access treatment.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2017
• Man arrested on drug charges after 2 carfentanil, fentanyl overdoses in Winnipeg

  A 33-year-old Winnipeg man has been arrested on drug related charges after two men overdosed on a deadly opioid last month.

  Crime

  Dec 22, 2016
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• 5 Winnipeg stories you must read this week: Sept. 23

  From the escalating costs of a major Manitoba Hydro project, to accessing a medication that can reverse the effects of an opiod overdose, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Winnipeg this week:

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2016