Opioid Deaths

• ‘This isn’t over yet’: Opioid-related deaths reach new heights in Edmonton

  "The sirens were endless," one harm-reduction expert said.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2025
  
• Three dead in opioid poisoning incidents; Halton police issue warning

  The Halton Regional Police Service is advising residents to be aware of overdose symptoms after three people died in opioid poisoning incidents over the weekend.

  Crime

  May 26, 2024
  
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• Alberta First Nations opioid death numbers ‘heartbreaking’

  Recently released data by Alberta's government shows First Nations Peoples make up a disproportionate number of the province's opioid-related deaths.

  Health

  May 25, 2024
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• Alberta set new high for opioid deaths in 2023

  Alberta's latest substance use numbers show the province had its highest opioid-related death totals on record in 2023, with 1,867 deaths.

  Health

  May 20, 2024
• Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: study

  Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2024
• Alberta RCMP responded to over 100% more drug overdoses this year

  The Alberta RCMP responded to 1,026 suspected drug overdoses from January 2023 to November 2023, compared to 511 in all of 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
• Opioid overdose deaths among Ontario homeless people have risen dramatically: study

  A new study says people experiencing homelessness make up a growing proportion of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2023
• Public gains access to overdose lifesaving measures in Regina

  An initiative called Project Reportneedles.ca between two partnerships are working together on harm reduction and to provide supports to those in need.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Opioid death rates tripled for Ontario teens, young adults since 2014, research shows

  Opioid-related deaths among teens and young adults in Ontario tripled from 2014 to 2021, while drug treatment rates significantly decreased, a new report shows.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2023
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• Poilievre defends safe supply criticisms, says programs ‘perpetuating’ addiction

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending his criticism of 'safe supply' programs for opioid use, saying they are 'perpetuating indefinitely' people’s addictions. 

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022