Overdose Alert
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Southern Interior drug alert issued as cocaine-like substance sets off wave of ODsInterior Health sent the alert to its entire coverage area, noting that the white powder contains fentanyl and puts its unwitting users at risk of a fatal overdose.HealthApr 13, 2023
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High overdose warning alert issued for Penticton, B.C.A notice by Interior Health Tuesday warned about drugs sold in Penticton, B.C., as down, dope and fentanyl which carry a potentially deadly mix of bromazolam and fentanyl.HealthMar 28, 2023
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Overdose alert issued for Waterloo Region after 3 deaths in 4 daysAn overdose alert has been issued for the area after three recent suspected drug-poisoning-related deaths, according to the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Overdose alert issued for Waterloo Region due to ‘toxic drug supply’An overdose alert was issued for the area on Tuesday by the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS) due to what it calls a 'toxic drug supply.'CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Health unit issues drug overdose alert for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton countiesThe health unit says recent data is showing an increase in youth drug overdoses within its jurisdiction.HealthNov 29, 2022
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Opioid overdose alert issued for Waterloo Region after 6 deaths, multiple serious overdosesLast year was the second-deadliest in Waterloo Region history connected to opioid use as 99 people suffered suspected opioid-related deaths.CrimeJan 31, 2022
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Interior Health issues drug alert for PentictonInterior Health says a black, tar-like and chunky substance is being sold as fentanyl, but that it contains benzodiazepines and fentanyl.HealthFeb 3, 2021
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Interior Health issues drug warning over ‘electric blue fentanyl’ sold in Vernon, B.C.Drug users are reporting prolonged sedation when using the substance.Nov 23, 2020
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Overdose alert issued after Waterloo Region sees 5 overdose-related deaths in a weekThe recent deaths are part of a trend toward record levels in the area.CrimeNov 4, 2020
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