Saskatoon leaders want drug court, more drop-in spaces amid addictions crisis
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon’s Safe Community Action Alliance says change is needed to handle an increase in overdoses and crime in the city. Continue reading
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Drugs, weapons seized from Bobcaygeon home, 6 people arrested: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP seized cocaine, oxycodone and two conducted energy weapons. Continue reading
Nearly 1,500 died from opioid overdoses in Ontario last year, up from 2017
Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics showing 1,473 people died from opioid-related causes in 2018, a jump of about 17 per cent from the previous year. Continue reading
Fentanyl, cocaine seized during arrest of 2 men in downtown Peterborough: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say officers witnessed an alleged drug transaction at the corner of George and Brock streets on Saturday morning. Continue reading
Canadians fill 7 times more opioid prescriptions after minor surgery than Swedes: study
Patients in Canada and the U.S. filled far more opioid prescriptions than similar people in Sweden, according to a new study. Continue reading
Winnipeg group helping ease the pain of families who have lost loved ones to opioid overdose
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A Winnipeg support group is going above an beyond to make sure those who need support get it, before it’s too late. Continue reading
Alberta government reiterates support for naloxone kits after concerns it may enable some drug users
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Jason Luan reiterates his support for naloxone kits after hearing concerns from parents. Continue reading
Overdoses continue to take a toll, killing 119 Quebecers in three months
Over a thousand people in Quebec wind up in the emergency room for drug intoxication every month. Continue reading
Peterborough marks International Overdose Awareness Day
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
In 2019, 22 people have died in Peterborough from a suspected opioid-related overdose. Continue reading
Oklahoma’s $572M opioid lawsuit judgment: What’s next in the fight?
Questions and answers about the opioid crisis and what lies ahead. Continue reading