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• Alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids: researchers

  The new study shows it is possible to offer a more flexible treatment at home without reducing the chance of success for those who are dealing with opioid addiction.

  Health

  Jun 15
  
• Midnight traffic stop nets drug, weapon seizure for Winnipeg cops, dozens of charges for suspects

  Three Winnipeggers are each facing lengthy lists of drug, weapon and other charges after police stopped a stolen vehicle just after midnight Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jun 2
  
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• Toronto pair charged with drug trafficking in Loyalist Township

  A traffic stop along the 401 in Loyalist Township turned into quite the haul for Lennox and Addington OPP. Officers pulled over a vehicle at approximately 8:30 p.m. April 30. 

  Canada

  May 6
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• Mac Miller death: Drug dealer sentenced to 11 years for role in fatal OD

  Ryan Reavis has been sentenced after laced pills he provided to the rapper caused Mac Miller's fatal overdose in 2018.

  Entertainment

  Apr 19
• Man in Perth, Ont. faces drug-related charges

  Lanark, Leeds and Grenville community street crime unit and Lanark County OPP issued a search warrant being executed and drugs, cash and a weapon seized. 

  Crime

  Jan 14
• Oxford House RCMP seize oxycodone pills in raid

  Police say 99 oxycodone tablets were seized, along with an undisclosed amount of cash, two air rifles and an air pistol.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2021
• West Kelowna drug dealer granted day parole just two years into sentence

  On Sept. 3, the Parole Board of Canada granted him the right to leave prison and reside at a community residential facility, where he will receive counselling and get a day job.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2021
• Two men charged after Calgary police seize over $1M in illegal drugs

  Calgary police have laid charges against two men after seizing an estimated $1.187 million in illegal drugs earlier this month.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2021
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• 3 arrested after drugs, weapons seized from Bancroft-area residence: OPP

  OPP seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, oxycodone and ecstasy on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2021
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• ‘The system failed’: Cobourg police chief upset after court decides to release man arrested Thursday

  Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf is critical of court's decision to release a man who was arrested Thursday in a drug investigation.

  Crime

  May 17, 2021