Regina Overdoses

• ‘Deeply concerned’: Regina police watch for ‘tranq dope’ in illicit drugs

  Xylazine is normally used in veterinary medicine to sedate large animals such as cattle or horses. Regina police expect the tranquilizer to show up in local illicit drugs.

  Crime

  Mar 28, 2023
  
• Regina sees over 100 overdoses a month, says Board of Police Commissioners report

  Recent numbers released for the city's crime statistics include data for drug overdoses and how the Regina Police Service plans to increase community reporting.

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2023
  
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• Regina police respond to three separate overdose deaths Monday morning

  Regina police say they believe fentanyl was involved in all three overdose deaths.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Regina police urge public to be aware as number of overdoses climbs

  The Regina Police Service is urging the public to be aware as overdoses in the city continue to climb.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2020
• Regina police respond to 7 overdoses in 36 hours, 6 of them fatal

  Since Jan. 1, there have been 450 known overdoses in the city, according to police.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2020
• Regina police say city’s overdose outbreak needs to be addressed within the health-care system

  "Health has to be involved and work with those with addictions because … until they’re able to shake the addiction off themselves, we’re not going to see great changes."

  Health

  May 15, 2020
• Regina police have received 100 reports of drug overdoses since the start of the year

  Regina police are aware of 91 overdoses since the start of the year.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2020
• Saskatchewan coroner issues warning following rash of Regina overdoses

  Preliminary toxicology results from two recent Regina overdoses show lethal levels of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to the coroner's service.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020