Painkillers

• Ontario passes bill to join B.C.-led class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

  Ontario is joining five other provinces in a class-action lawsuit, which alleges that drug manufacturers falsely marketed opioids as less addictive than other pain drugs.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2019
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• Calgary scientists believe they’re close to producing non-addictive painkillers

  A team of Calgary-based scientists believe they are only years away from being able to producer safer commercial pain-killing medication.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2019
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• Canada’s move to legalize cannabis won’t change NHL, at least not yet

  Canada on Wednesday will become the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. That means it will be available under the law in seven more NHL cities.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2018
• Olympic doping: Athletes turn to common nasal spray, asthma inhalers, for edge

  Nasal spray, certain asthma medications and insulin are just some of the hundreds of drugs on the World Anti Doping Agency's "Prohibited List"

  Health

  Feb 22, 2018
• Ontario government agency urges doctors to use caution when prescribing opioids

  Health Quality Ontario has issued a report tracking the number of opioid prescriptions given to patients who had not been using the powerful painkillers for at least six months.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2018
• B.C. Addictions Minister dealing with chronic pain issue from opioid crisis: Health Minister

  B.C.'s Health Minister says it's being dealt with by the Addictions Minister.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2018
• Vernon drug trafficker could face lengthy prison term

  The Vernon man was arrested in a police sting after border authorities found heroin hidden in a box of lamps mailed to Canada.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2017
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• South Okanagan pharmacist awarded for tackling painkiller abuse problem

  A south Okanagan pharmacist has been recognized by the BC Pharmacy Association for tackling the issue of misuse and abuse of prescription pain killers...

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2017
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• ‘Native patients’ told not to ask for pain medication at N.B. doctor’s office

  A New Brunswick First Nation is seeking an apology after a doctor's office posted a note asking aboriginals not to request tranquilizers or pain medications.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2017