Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023
Videos
-
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023
02:22 | January 12, 2024
-
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers
02:06 | October 6, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 5
11:29 | October 5, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 2
14:35 | October 2, 2026
-
5 provinces increase minimum wage across Canada
00:49 | October 1, 2026
-
Peterborough marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
02:14 | September 30, 2026
-
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders
01:32 | September 28, 2026
-
Watermain break displaces 1,100 Trent University residence students in Peterborough
01:59 | September 23, 2026
-
Watermain break forces closure of Trent University’s Symons campus in Peterborough
00:38 | September 23, 2026
-
Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital
02:20 | September 22, 2026
-
Carney, Poilievre show support for Jewish community after Ontario synagogue shooting
00:41 | September 21, 2026
-
SIU investigate shooting near Ontario synagogue that 2 sent to hospital
02:17 | September 21, 2026
-
‘I’m a friggin’ millionaire’: Ontario man snags $25M Lotto Max jackpot
02:14 | September 17, 2026
-
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant
02:04 | September 12, 2026
-
Memo tells Science Centre workers internal redesign is coming following layoffs
01:54 | September 10, 2026
-
2nd rescued Marineland beluga dies in Chicago aquarium
01:52 | September 3, 2026
-
Summer storms seen across southern Ontario
02:23 | September 2, 2026
-
Carney, Liberals gain momentum with byelection victories
02:12 | September 1, 2026
-
50 per cent tariffs would ‘shut down the entire North American auto industry’ says Unifor president
01:34 | September 1, 2026
-
‘Lake Ontario, actually’: Adam van Koeverden responds to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name change
01:13 | September 1, 2026
-
What to watch for with federal byelections underway in Quebec, Ontario and B.C.
01:47 | August 31, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 31, 2026
24:37 | August 31, 2026
-
Carney looks to maintain Liberal majority as voting underway in 3 byelections
01:34 | August 31, 2026
-
The art of a mini break
04:53 | August 31, 2026
-
Ontario rejects Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
02:14 | August 28, 2026
-
Chow joins Ford in threatening to cut power to U.S. amid trade war
02:08 | August 26, 2026
-
Peterborough businesses brace for Canada-U.S. trade war
02:16 | August 24, 2026
-
1 in 3 Ontario children living in food-insecure homes
01:57 | August 24, 2026
-
‘He can kiss my a**: Ford slams Trump over new 50 per cent tariffs
00:37 | August 24, 2026
-
Premiers back Carney for walking away from trade negotiations
02:17 | August 24, 2026
-
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors
05:22 | August 22, 2026
-
Wildfire activity in Canada has ‘accelerated significantly,’ minister warns
02:27 | August 18, 2026
-
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023
02:22 | January 12, 2024
-
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers
02:06 | October 6, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 5
11:29 | October 5, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 2
14:35 | October 2, 2026
-
5 provinces increase minimum wage across Canada
00:49 | October 1, 2026
-
Peterborough marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
02:14 | September 30, 2026
-
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders
01:32 | September 28, 2026
-
Watermain break displaces 1,100 Trent University residence students in Peterborough
01:59 | September 23, 2026
-
Watermain break forces closure of Trent University’s Symons campus in Peterborough
00:38 | September 23, 2026
-
Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital
02:20 | September 22, 2026
-
Carney, Poilievre show support for Jewish community after Ontario synagogue shooting
00:41 | September 21, 2026
-
SIU investigate shooting near Ontario synagogue that 2 sent to hospital
02:17 | September 21, 2026
-
‘I’m a friggin’ millionaire’: Ontario man snags $25M Lotto Max jackpot
02:14 | September 17, 2026
-
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant
02:04 | September 12, 2026
-
Memo tells Science Centre workers internal redesign is coming following layoffs
01:54 | September 10, 2026
-
2nd rescued Marineland beluga dies in Chicago aquarium
01:52 | September 3, 2026
-
Summer storms seen across southern Ontario
02:23 | September 2, 2026
-
Carney, Liberals gain momentum with byelection victories
02:12 | September 1, 2026
-
50 per cent tariffs would ‘shut down the entire North American auto industry’ says Unifor president
01:34 | September 1, 2026
-
‘Lake Ontario, actually’: Adam van Koeverden responds to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name change
01:13 | September 1, 2026
-
What to watch for with federal byelections underway in Quebec, Ontario and B.C.
01:47 | August 31, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 31, 2026
24:37 | August 31, 2026
-
Carney looks to maintain Liberal majority as voting underway in 3 byelections
01:34 | August 31, 2026
-
The art of a mini break
04:53 | August 31, 2026
-
Ontario rejects Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
02:14 | August 28, 2026
-
Chow joins Ford in threatening to cut power to U.S. amid trade war
02:08 | August 26, 2026
-
Peterborough businesses brace for Canada-U.S. trade war
02:16 | August 24, 2026
-
1 in 3 Ontario children living in food-insecure homes
01:57 | August 24, 2026
-
‘He can kiss my a**: Ford slams Trump over new 50 per cent tariffs
00:37 | August 24, 2026
-
Premiers back Carney for walking away from trade negotiations
02:17 | August 24, 2026
-
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors
05:22 | August 22, 2026
-
Wildfire activity in Canada has ‘accelerated significantly,’ minister warns
02:27 | August 18, 2026
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023
Description
January 12, 2024
Peterborough Public Health is reporting another deadly year for drug poisonings. In 2023, overdoses in our region rose by 32 per cent. Robert Lothian spoke with those on the frontlines about how to change this trend in 2024.
-
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 202302:22 | January 12, 2024 -
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 511:29 | October 5, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 214:35 | October 2, 2026 -
5 provinces increase minimum wage across Canada00:49 | October 1, 2026 -
Peterborough marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation02:14 | September 30, 2026 -
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders01:32 | September 28, 2026 -
Watermain break displaces 1,100 Trent University residence students in Peterborough01:59 | September 23, 2026 -
Watermain break forces closure of Trent University’s Symons campus in Peterborough00:38 | September 23, 2026 -
Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital02:20 | September 22, 2026 -
Carney, Poilievre show support for Jewish community after Ontario synagogue shooting00:41 | September 21, 2026 -
SIU investigate shooting near Ontario synagogue that 2 sent to hospital02:17 | September 21, 2026 -
‘I’m a friggin’ millionaire’: Ontario man snags $25M Lotto Max jackpot02:14 | September 17, 2026 -
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant02:04 | September 12, 2026 -
Memo tells Science Centre workers internal redesign is coming following layoffs01:54 | September 10, 2026 -
2nd rescued Marineland beluga dies in Chicago aquarium01:52 | September 3, 2026 -
Summer storms seen across southern Ontario02:23 | September 2, 2026 -
Carney, Liberals gain momentum with byelection victories02:12 | September 1, 2026 -
50 per cent tariffs would ‘shut down the entire North American auto industry’ says Unifor president01:34 | September 1, 2026 -
‘Lake Ontario, actually’: Adam van Koeverden responds to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name change01:13 | September 1, 2026 -
What to watch for with federal byelections underway in Quebec, Ontario and B.C.01:47 | August 31, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 31, 202624:37 | August 31, 2026 -
Carney looks to maintain Liberal majority as voting underway in 3 byelections01:34 | August 31, 2026 -
The art of a mini break04:53 | August 31, 2026 -
Ontario rejects Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America02:14 | August 28, 2026 -
Chow joins Ford in threatening to cut power to U.S. amid trade war02:08 | August 26, 2026 -
Peterborough businesses brace for Canada-U.S. trade war02:16 | August 24, 2026 -
1 in 3 Ontario children living in food-insecure homes01:57 | August 24, 2026 -
‘He can kiss my a**: Ford slams Trump over new 50 per cent tariffs00:37 | August 24, 2026 -
Premiers back Carney for walking away from trade negotiations02:17 | August 24, 2026 -
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors05:22 | August 22, 2026 -
Wildfire activity in Canada has ‘accelerated significantly,’ minister warns02:27 | August 18, 2026
-
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 202302:22 | January 12, 2024
-
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 511:29 | October 5, 2026
-
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 214:35 | October 2, 2026
-
5 provinces increase minimum wage across Canada00:49 | October 1, 2026
-
Peterborough marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation02:14 | September 30, 2026
-
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders01:32 | September 28, 2026
-
Watermain break displaces 1,100 Trent University residence students in Peterborough01:59 | September 23, 2026
-
Watermain break forces closure of Trent University’s Symons campus in Peterborough00:38 | September 23, 2026
-
Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital02:20 | September 22, 2026
-
Carney, Poilievre show support for Jewish community after Ontario synagogue shooting00:41 | September 21, 2026
-
SIU investigate shooting near Ontario synagogue that 2 sent to hospital02:17 | September 21, 2026
-
‘I’m a friggin’ millionaire’: Ontario man snags $25M Lotto Max jackpot02:14 | September 17, 2026
-
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant02:04 | September 12, 2026
-
Memo tells Science Centre workers internal redesign is coming following layoffs01:54 | September 10, 2026
-
2nd rescued Marineland beluga dies in Chicago aquarium01:52 | September 3, 2026
-
Summer storms seen across southern Ontario02:23 | September 2, 2026
-
Carney, Liberals gain momentum with byelection victories02:12 | September 1, 2026
-
50 per cent tariffs would ‘shut down the entire North American auto industry’ says Unifor president01:34 | September 1, 2026
-
‘Lake Ontario, actually’: Adam van Koeverden responds to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name change01:13 | September 1, 2026
-
What to watch for with federal byelections underway in Quebec, Ontario and B.C.01:47 | August 31, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 31, 202624:37 | August 31, 2026
-
Carney looks to maintain Liberal majority as voting underway in 3 byelections01:34 | August 31, 2026
-
The art of a mini break04:53 | August 31, 2026
-
Ontario rejects Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America02:14 | August 28, 2026
-
Chow joins Ford in threatening to cut power to U.S. amid trade war02:08 | August 26, 2026
-
Peterborough businesses brace for Canada-U.S. trade war02:16 | August 24, 2026
-
1 in 3 Ontario children living in food-insecure homes01:57 | August 24, 2026
-
‘He can kiss my a**: Ford slams Trump over new 50 per cent tariffs00:37 | August 24, 2026
-
Premiers back Carney for walking away from trade negotiations02:17 | August 24, 2026
-
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors05:22 | August 22, 2026
-
Wildfire activity in Canada has ‘accelerated significantly,’ minister warns02:27 | August 18, 2026
Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023
Description
January 12, 2024
Peterborough Public Health is reporting another deadly year for drug poisonings. In 2023, overdoses in our region rose by 32 per cent. Robert Lothian spoke with those on the frontlines about how to change this trend in 2024.
National News
-
U.S. trade war: ‘Canada has been ripping us off for many, many years,’ Trump says1:185 hours ago -
TMS2: Oct.745:516 hours ago -
WHO seeking clarity on unconfirmed report of second illness in Russia1:555 hours ago -
Decision not to identify firearm in Tumbler Ridge shooting not political: Public safety minister4:395 hours ago -
Abbott Elementary: Are Janine and Gregory tying the knot in S6?4:377 hours ago -
Keshia Chanté says Olivia Dean should pay up!6:217 hours ago -
The Morning Show: Oct. 745:287 hours ago -
Christa Pike’s lawyers seek evidence preservation after failed execution6:245 hours ago -
Canada to exclude people who solely suffer from mental illness from MAiD1:005 hours ago -
Russia pounds Ukraine, killing at least 24 people1:125 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
WHO seeking clarity on unconfirmed report of second illness in Russia1:555 hours ago -
Canada to exclude people who solely suffer from mental illness from MAiD1:005 hours ago -
Russia pounds Ukraine, killing at least 24 people1:125 hours ago -
Health Matters: WHO asks Russia for more information about reports of potential second pneumonia case2:097 hours ago -
Carney reflects on Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, Belleville synagogue shooting1:307 hours ago -
Anger in France over “appalling” school conditions sees parents and teachers join student protesters1:4222 hours ago -
Alleged US accomplice to Tumbler Ridge shooter charged2:281 day ago -
Thanksgiving turkey dinner will cost more this year than 2025, report shows1:478 hours ago -
Alberta separatists see validation in Quebec election results1:538 hours ago -
Health Matters: Kenya reports first confirmed Ebola case1:531 day ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Oct. 622:141 day ago -
Global National: Oct. 521:512 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 421:103 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 321:423 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 221:505 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 122:476 days ago -
Global National: Sept. 3022:021 week ago -
Global National: Sept. 2922:031 week ago -
Global National: Sept. 2821:541 week ago -
Global National: Sept. 27, 202621:411 week ago
Trending
-
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing Ontario air ambulance crew, passengers1:412 days ago -
Trump says he would be willing to sacrifice Los Angeles or San Diego to win Iran War3:121 day ago -
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy1:452 weeks ago -
What Canadians should know if they win the lottery1:495 months ago -
California couple faces child abuse charges in surrogacy case involving at least 21 children0:417 hours ago -
Christa Pike’s lawyers seek evidence preservation after failed execution6:245 hours ago
Canada
-
Decision not to identify firearm in Tumbler Ridge shooting not political: Public safety minister4:395 hours ago -
Israeli flags reportedly set on fire outside Toronto worship centre1:458 hours ago -
Inside the Creation of the new $20 Bill5:028 hours ago -
University of Calgary students protest residential school debate1:598 hours ago -
BC Conservatives promise to tackle street disorder while BC NDP say they’ll shorten health care wait times2:128 hours ago -
New details in U.S. indictment about Tumbler Ridge shooting3:0622 hours ago -
Alberta economy expected to grow despite referendum uncertainty: ATB2:038 hours ago -
Quebec election: What the PQ’s win means for sovereignty movement, rest of Canada5:128 hours ago -
Family of Tumbler Ridge victim Kylie Smith launches art foundation in her name1:5822 hours ago -
Canada’s new foreign agent’s database registration numbers much lower than anticipated2:088 hours ago
U.S. News
-
Christa Pike’s lawyers seek evidence preservation after failed execution6:245 hours ago -
American charged in connection with Tumbler Ridge mass shooting6:469 hours ago -
California couple faces child abuse charges in surrogacy case involving at least 21 children0:417 hours ago -
Jim Bakker, disgraced televangelist, dead at 861:468 hours ago -
American charged in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting2:1422 hours ago -
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder2:271 day ago -
Update on U.S. man arrested in connection with Tumbler Ridge School shooting1:5622 hours ago -
Trump says he would be willing to sacrifice Los Angeles or San Diego to win Iran War3:121 day ago -
Cornell gang rape scandal: Students protest on campus, demand justice for ‘Jane Doe’2:061 day ago
Advertisement
World
-
Gaza lies in ruins 3 years after Israeli response to Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks1:095 hours ago -
WHO seeking clarity on unconfirmed report of second illness in Russia1:555 hours ago -
Christa Pike’s lawyers seek evidence preservation after failed execution6:245 hours ago -
Russia pounds Ukraine, killing at least 24 people1:125 hours ago -
Health Matters: WHO asks Russia for more information about reports of potential second pneumonia case2:097 hours ago -
Anger in France over “appalling” school conditions sees parents and teachers join student protesters1:4222 hours ago -
WHO seeking more information from Russian health authorities following death of lab technician2:111 day ago -
Trump says he would be willing to sacrifice Los Angeles or San Diego to win Iran War3:121 day ago -
Health Matters: Kenya reports first confirmed Ebola case1:531 day ago -
Examining the power struggle in Ethiopia6:531 day ago
Politics
-
Defence companies from around the world gather in Halifax for Canada’s largest security convention2:034 hours ago -
‘It’s not good news’: Poilievre criticizes Liberals for getting diesel down just 3¢ per litre2:385 hours ago -
Carney reflects on Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, Belleville synagogue shooting1:307 hours ago -
University of Calgary students protest residential school debate1:598 hours ago -
BC Conservatives promise to tackle street disorder while BC NDP say they’ll shorten health care wait times2:128 hours ago -
Delta mayoral debate2:0222 hours ago -
The Calgary Board of Education approves 26 more modular classrooms2:0622 hours ago -
BC Conservatives’ ICBC plan2:0322 hours ago -
Quebec election: What the PQ’s win means for sovereignty movement, rest of Canada5:128 hours ago -
Historic Okanagan Falls Election2:1522 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
New concerns over future of seniors’ care in BC5:319 hours ago -
Manitoba expands post-hospital care for homeless, mental health patients1:178 hours ago -
Alberta walks back changes to AISH, ADAP affecting disabled couples2:178 hours ago -
USASK professor recognized for pediatric stem cell research2:101 day ago -
What to know about this year’s flu season5:471 day ago -
Optogenetics: 3 researchers win Nobel Prize in medicine for brain research2:001 day ago -
Digital media use a growing public health issue, study review says1:512 days ago -
October marks Autism & ADHD Awareness Month4:382 days ago -
When a child’s picky eating becomes a problem4:252 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Youth gang luring assault victims on Grindr1:394 days ago -
B.C. attorney general ‘shocked’ by report alleging ChatGPT aided Tumbler Ridge shooter3:142 weeks ago -
Study finds drug seizures increased during decriminalization pilot4:004 weeks ago -
Questions about Vancouver police investigation into Kal Dosanjh2:124 weeks ago -
Why would NASA researchers be interested in studying the Pear Lake fire the Cariboo? And why was a Cold War era plane used to fly over it?6:341 month ago -
Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program2:461 month ago -
Global exclusive: Richmond kidnapping update2:262 months ago -
FOI requests reveal Saskatchewan man’s foster system abuse claims were documented, then ignored3:242 months ago -
‘Operation Hard Ball’ suspects in court2:243 months ago -
The expanding reach of India-based organized crime groups in Canada4:453 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:5910 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3717 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0529 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2536 months ago -
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2140 months ago -
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1749 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5750 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1550 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1254 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3848 months ago