Opioid Death
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Peterborough health unit reports 17 suspected drug poisonings over long weekendThe health unit says the poisonings are presumed to be linked to a pink substance reported on Aug. 1. Testing found traces of benzos but was negative for fentanyl and xylazine.HealthAug 8, 2023
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Alberta’s Smith calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisisDr. Esther Tailfeathers, who recently resigned her position with AHS' Indigenous Wellness Core, said it's up to both Ottawa and Alberta to respond to the drug crisis.PoliticsJul 11, 2023
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More drug trafficking charges laid in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory opioid death investigationOPP have charged a second Belleville man with drug-related offences in relation to an opioid death on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in June 2019.CrimeNov 9, 2020
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Overdoses continue to take a toll, killing 119 Quebecers in three monthsOver a thousand people in Quebec wind up in the emergency room for drug intoxication every month.HealthAug 31, 2019
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Belleville man faces drug charges after woman’s death on Tyendinaga Mohawk TerritoryOPP have charged the Belleville man for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and crystal meth.CrimeJul 2, 2019
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OPP investigating sudden death in BracebridgeAccording to the OPP, on Feb. 9 at around 11 a.m., officers were called to a residence in Bracebridge after receiving a report of a death.CrimeFeb 13, 2019
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Opioid vending machines among ‘out of the box’ overdose solutions at Vancouver forum"The drug supply is so toxic that we're really talking seriously about how to get people access to a safer supply of drugs."CrimeJun 7, 2018
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Inquiry judge makes recommendations about opioids after suicide of Edmonton soldierA judge wants more education and oversight to come with prescription opioids following the suicide of an Edmonton soldier six years ago.CanadaMay 1, 2018
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Man charged with manslaughter after opioid overdose death: Brantford policeA southwestern Ontario police force has charged a 34-year-old man with manslaughter after an overdose death.CrimeSep 7, 2017
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