A recent study analyzing data from the Ontario coroner’s office and other sources reveals a stark increase in opioid-related deaths within the province’s shelters during […]
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Debate Over Safe Supply Ignited by Drug Seizures in Prince George RCMP Operation
The Prince George RCMP reported the confiscation of thousands of prescription drug pills in two separate local investigations, some of which were diverted from British […]
Ontario plans to prohibit the use of cannabis in residences providing childcare services.
Ontario is set to prohibit the cultivation of cannabis in residences providing childcare services, concurrently with an expansion in the allowable number of retail stores […]
Canada’s Border Battle Against Illicit Drugs: Complex Strategies Surrounding Disrupted Maple Syrup Trade.
The Canadian border enforcement agency engages in an ongoing strategic challenge against criminal enterprises attempting to smuggle hazardous narcotics, including the components for fentanyl, often […]
Toronto allocates more than $33,000 to incorporate city branding on complimentary crack pipe and drug use kits.
Over the last three years, Toronto has spent over $33,000 to affix Toronto Public Health branding on drug use kits, including crack pipes, distributed to […]
Mother of teenager administered opioids at hospital for toothache advocates for changes in medical practices.
The 17-year-old, who had undergone a recent root canal procedure, received eight 1-milligram hydromorphone tablets at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A concerned Nanaimo mother is […]
series of suspected overdoses attributed to a “suspicious drug,” one individual has tragically lost their life.
A series of suspected overdoses in downtown Toronto has resulted in one fatality, and the police believe that “at least five” individuals have experienced adverse […]
Study finds opioids ineffective in treating neck and lower back pain.
According to recent research, prescribing opioids for the treatment of acute neck and lower back pain may not be advisable. A study conducted in Australia, […]
Additional forfeiture lawsuits result from extensive investigation into drug smuggling
The RCMP’s federal serious and organized crime unit announced Monday that additional civil forfeiture proceedings are in the works, although would not confirm the targets. […]