Sask. inks $5M partnership to fund crystal meth and opioid treatment
The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada signed a $5 million agreement to better fund addictions treatment for opioids and crystal meth. Continue reading
Opioid
5 deaths linked to drug overdoses in 24-hour span: Windsor police
Data from Public Health Ontario shows that 1,261 people died from an opioid overdose in Ontario last year, compared to 867 who died in 2016. Continue reading
Man charged after police say he submitted fake Oxycodone prescriptions to Northumberland pharmacies
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The man dropped off prescriptions at two pharmacies, police say. Continue reading
McGill student teaches how to save lives with naloxone
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A McGill University student is giving free workshops on how to use naloxone, an antidote to opioid overdoses. Continue reading
Neighbours of Edmonton’s newest supervised consumption site hope it means fewer needles on street
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
As Edmonton’s fourth supervised consumption site is set to open, neighbours hope it will help clean up dirty needles left behind. Continue reading
Napanee high school overdose investigation leads to arrest of teen: OPP
Napanee OPP say a 16-year-old is charged for allegedly trafficking drugs after suspected overdoses at a Napanee high school. Continue reading
Health Canada approves two permanent consumption sites in London
Health officials reached a deal with the landlords for 446 York Street and 241 Simcoe Street in the spring. Continue reading
Sask. Opposition calling on better resources to address crystal meth
By David Baxter Reporter
Crystal meth has been linked to rising crime rates, and Saskatchewan’s opposition are calling for an immediate increase in supports from the province. Continue reading
Fraser Health issues north Surrey drug alert after 12 people overdose in 4 hours
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials said they were unable to provide any identifying characteristics of the substance involved. Continue reading
Napanee students overdosing on counterfeit Xanax possibly laced with fentanyl
The school says Napanee OPP has warned education officials that students are reacting to or overdosing on counterfeit Xanax that may be laced with fentanyl. Continue reading
