15 stories tagged #fentanyl

  1. Ford Defends Closure of Drug Consumption Sites Amid Backlash
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    Ford Defends Closure of Drug Consumption Sites Amid Backlash

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands by shutting down supervised drug sites, citing community safety, as health experts and former mayors warn of rising overdose risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. RCMP Seizes $450K in Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth
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    RCMP Seizes $450K in Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth

    RCMP arrested a 42-year-old Calgary man after seizing 4.1kg of drugs valued at $450,000. The operation disrupted Alberta's drug trade amid 1,181 opioid deaths in 2024.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Fentanyl Trafficking Network Dismantled: $2.3M Seized in Major Bust
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    Fentanyl Trafficking Network Dismantled: $2.3M Seized in Major Bust

    Law enforcement agencies crack down on an interprovincial fentanyl trafficking ring, seizing over $2.3 million worth of the dangerous drug.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Grief Support Emerges for Families Affected by Overdose Deaths
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    Grief Support Emerges for Families Affected by Overdose Deaths

    A mother finds solace and community in a support group after the tragic loss of her son to an overdose.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs, Cites Executive Overreach
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    Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs, Cites Executive Overreach

    The Supreme Court has blocked Trump's reciprocal tariffs, ruling he exceeded executive authority. The decision impacts trade with China, Canada, and Mexico.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Blockchain Data Predicts Drug Overdose Surges Months Ahead
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    Blockchain Data Predicts Drug Overdose Surges Months Ahead

    New analysis reveals blockchain transaction data can provide a critical early warning system for impending drug crises, offering months of advance notice.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Saskatoon Supervised Consumption Site Sees Overdose Cases Triple in 2025
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    Saskatoon Supervised Consumption Site Sees Overdose Cases Triple in 2025

    Saskatoon's sole supervised consumption site reports a threefold increase in overdose interventions in 2025, highlighting the escalating toxic drug crisis and the vital role of harm reduction services.

    3mo ago 1 min read