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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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healthMoncton Overdose Surge Linked to Suspected Tranquillizer in Drug Supply
Moncton, N.B. sees major spike in overdose calls over weekend; suspected tranquillizer medetomidine in drug supply.
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healthSaskatoon Overdoses Nearly Double in 2025, Fire Department Reports
Saskatoon saw 2,512 overdose incidents in 2025, almost double the 1,281 in 2024, prompting emergency measures.
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healthSaskatoon Hospitals Overwhelmed by Overdoses After Drug Site Closure
Saskatoon's emergency rooms are reportedly seeing an increase in overdoses following the closure of the city's only supervised drug consumption site, according to the nurses' union.
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healthSaskatoon Faces Overdose Crisis: Public Alert Issued
Saskatoon issued a public overdose alert following a surge in emergency calls. Officials urge vigilance and immediate 911 response.
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worldOntario City Faces Overdose Crisis After Suspected Toxic Drug Distribution
Dozens of overdoses reported in London, Ontario, linked to a suspect distributing free, potentially toxic drugs downtown.
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healthGrief 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.