Poisoning

• Colorado dentist on trial, accused of killing wife with poisoned shakes

  James Craig is also accused of placing a hit on the lead investigator in the case from behind bars.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2025
  
• Sole survivor from toxic mushroom-laced meal testifies at murder trial

  Ian Wilkinson, 71, said all the guests ate from grey plates and Erin Patterson, who is on trial for murder, ate from an 'orangey tan' plate.

  World

  May 6, 2025
  
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• Woman accused of killing 3 with toxic mushroom-laced meal heads to trial

  The case made international headlines, much to do with the sensational nature of the lunchtime meal Erin Patterson allegedly cooked for her relatives.

  World

  May 1, 2025
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• U.K. tourist among 2 found dead at Sri Lankan hostel, police investigating

  Ebony McIntosh, 24, and Nadine Raguse, 27, were rushed to the hospital to be treated for vomiting, nausea and breathing difficulties.

  Trending

  Feb 6, 2025
• Three dead in opioid poisoning incidents; Halton police issue warning

  The Halton Regional Police Service is advising residents to be aware of overdose symptoms after three people died in opioid poisoning incidents over the weekend.

  Crime

  May 26, 2024
• B.C. officials warn of uptick in winter carbon monoxide poisonings

  Vancouver Coastal Health said it sees an average of 31 emergency room visits due to carbon monoxide exposure during the colder months.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2024
• ‘How can you be sorry unless you are evil?’: Mother addresses child killer

  The mother of a Scarborough toddler who died after consuming cereal laced with sodium nitrite called the man who poisoned her daughter "evil" and is demanding justice.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2023
• Poisoning, concussions: Why student violence on teachers is a growing fear

  A number of jurisdictions across Canada are reporting a greater frequency of student-on-teacher violence, ranging from verbal threats to physical abuse.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
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• Toronto man pleads guilty to murder, admits poisoning toddler with sodium nitrite

  According to the facts, Ngugi stole a quantity of sodium nitrite from his workplace and in doing so, he knew that the substance was toxic for human consumption.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Trail RCMP investigating after 2 dogs on same block die; strychnine poisoning confirmed in one

  Police say the two dogs belonged to separate families along Casino Road. One dog died on Sunday, with the other dying on Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023