Rise in overdose deaths prompts carfentanil warning from Interior Health
Interior Health says ingesting one or two grains of carfentanil can be fatal to people. Continue reading
OVERDOSE DEATHS
Record number of Alberta opioid deaths in 2018 taking its toll on Calgary firefighters​
The latest numbers from Alberta Health show that more people died last year from opioid overdoses than the previous year. Continue reading
3 men charged in 4 drug overdose deaths in Saskatoon
Three men have been charged in regards to four drug overdose deaths in Saskatoon. Continue reading
B.C. drug overdose deaths on pace with 2017’s record tally
In 2008, there were 183 recorded drug overdose deaths in B.C. As 2018 draws to a close, the province has recorded 1,380 illicit drug overdose deaths so far. Continue reading
New report provides insight into opioid overdose deaths in Surrey
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Eighty-one per cent of those who died of an opioid overdose in Surrey were men. Continue reading
Perspectives on Saskatoon’s evolving opioid crisis
A group of stakeholders, who have been on the frontline, were brought together in Saskatoon in an attempt to make sense of the evolving opioid crisis. Continue reading
Opioid crisis may be lowering Canadians’ life expectancy, report says
Life expectancy in B.C. has declined, partly due to opioid overdoses, says a new report by Canada’s chief public health officer. Continue reading
Overdose deaths in Vancouver stay steady in September, but officials say number is still too high
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The city says 26 people died of a suspected overdose last month, compared to 25 in August. Continue reading
‘Understanding the Opioid Crisis’ event held in Lakefield
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 200 people packed the Selwyn Outreach Centre near Peterborough for a discussion about the ongoing opioid crisis in Ontario. Continue reading
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading