Tainted Drugs

• Families plead for action as Manitoba surpasses overdose death record

  As Manitoba reaches a grim record, families who've lost loved ones to drug overdoses say governments must do more to stop these preventable deaths.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2023
  
• RCMP seize suspected opioid at Thompson hospital, linked to The Pas overdoses

  RCMP have seized a suspected opioid at Thompson General Hospital which they believe to be linked to the six overdoses reported in The Pas on Saturday. 

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
  
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• RCMP investigating multiple overdoses linked to tainted drugs in The Pas

  RCMP in the Pas are investigating tainted drugs after six people were hospitalized following multiple overdoses.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2023
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• Tainted drugs are being sold in Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton: IH

  According to the health agency, two types of street-level drugs being sold in the Okanagan contain risks of overdosing.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2021
• Alert issued following spike in drug overdoses in Northumberland County

  The region's health unit says the drugs have inconsistent or increased potency, which is causing more severe overdose reactions.

  Crime

  May 13, 2021