Poisoning

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 2 people dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

  A man and woman were found outside a home in Calgary's southeast on Friday night.

  Crime

  Mar 4
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• The ‘silent killer’: Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to avoid it?

  Vancouver Coastal Health officials want to ensure everyone knows the signs of CO poisoning to reduce the number of people seriously injured by the gas known as the 'silent killer.'

  Health

  Feb 14
• Opioid-dependent patients worry changes to Alberta’s prescription methods will be harmful

  A new provincial strategy to fight addiction could backfire, according to patients. Harm reduction advocates say the changes could put people at higher risk for opioid poisoning.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2022
• North Vancouver RCMP issue warning after two dogs poisoned at Lynnmouth Park

  One dog has died and another got sick after ingesting something poisonous at Lynnmouth Park in North Vancouver, B.C.

  Crime

  Oct 7, 2022
• Regina woman sentenced to eight months in prison after poisoning a child

  Jessica Rae Fehr was originally charged with aggravated assault and administering a noxious substance to the 21-month-old girl.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• Investigation underway amid reports of poisoning at Markham, Ont., restaurant

  Police said York Region Public Health is the leading the investigation into the case. 

  Health

  Aug 29, 2022
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• California doctor allegedly caught on camera poisoning husband with Drano

  Dr. Yue Yu was caught on hidden camera three times, allegedly adding small amounts of the poisonous chemical to her husband's drinks.

  Crime

  Aug 10, 2022
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• Calgary business owner advocates for harm reduction after preventing drug overdose

  A Calgary woman who helped bring someone back from the brink of death is hoping her encounter inspires more community response to the ongoing drug crisis.

  Features

  Aug 5, 2022