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healthSaskatchewan Frontline Workers Strain Under Record Opioid Overdose Surge
Emergency responders in Saskatchewan face unprecedented opioid overdose calls, prompting demands for increased provincial funding and mental health support despite recent treatment expansions.
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healthU.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency
U.S. federal health officials report a 23% decline in opioid-related deaths last year, driven by naloxone and supply changes, but emphasize the crisis remains complex and fragile.
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healthOpioid Calls Surpass Alcohol in Winnipeg for First Time
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service reports opioid-related calls exceeding alcohol-related calls for the first time in 2026, signaling a deepening crisis.
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healthNew Brunswick on Alert as Animal Tranquilizer Enters Drug Supply
A surge in overdoses in Moncton linked to medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, has frontline workers across the region warning of a potential crisis.
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healthFamily of Man Who Died in Edmonton ER Waiting Room Demands Answers
The family of Travis Smith, who died in the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room after receiving naloxone, is seeking answers and accountability.
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healthOntario Health Officials Issue Drug Poisoning Alert Over Mysterious 'Down' Substance
A yellow or beige 'down' drug linked to overdoses in Peterborough; naloxone may not suffice.
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healthBlue Jays Star Davis Schneider: Naloxone Could Have Saved My Brother
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider shares his personal tragedy of losing his brother to an opioid overdose and his mission to promote naloxone awareness.
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healthFredericton Sees Alarming Spike in Drug Overdoses
Fredericton, New Brunswick, reports a dramatic surge in drug overdoses, with similar trends emerging in other Maritime communities. Authorities urge caution due to potent substances.