York Regional Police announce the arrest of multiple fentanyl traffickers following 'Project Endless,' a significant investigation targeting the deadly opioid trade in the Greater Toronto Area. Learn the details.
A new study reveals an alarming diabetes rate in Manitoba. Learn the key findings, regional disparities, and what this means for public health in the province.
Canada aims to deepen cooperation with China to stop the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals. Ottawa's point man details the cross-border challenge and a $1.3B border security plan.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the campaign against drug cartels. Read the details and implications.
Judy Darcy, B.C.'s inaugural Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, argues the ministry's recent merger back into Health is an error. In a new memoir, she reveals how her mother's struggle shaped her work.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump escalates rhetoric in the drug war, branding fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction.' This declaration comes amid ongoing public health crises in both the U.S. and Canada.
Canada Border Services Agency intercepts 209 kilograms of opium concealed in industrial equipment at the Port of Vancouver. Discover the details of this major drug bust.
Public health officials in Simcoe Muskoka warn of a dangerous substance causing severe poisonings. Learn the risks and safety advice.
The Dunlap family shares their painful story after losing their son Tyler to a fentanyl overdose, advocating for change as the toxic drug supply continues to endanger youth.
A new coalition of health workers and advocates launches at Queen's Park, urging the province to increase access to life-saving opioid addiction treatment. Learn about their demands.
British Columbia recorded its fewest illicit drug toxicity deaths in October since before the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant but cautious milestone in the ongoing crisis. Read the full report.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issues an urgent warning after 15 opioid overdoses in one week, 12 involving fentanyl. Learn the safety tips and how to respond.
Windsor-Essex health officials report a surge of 15 suspected overdoses in under a week. Learn about the crisis, naloxone's role, and community response.
A record $6.5M fentanyl seizure in Windsor highlights the city's critical role in Canada's opioid crisis. Learn about the geographic factors and public health impact.
Cuban health officials confirm 33 fatalities from dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses as the epidemic spreads. Learn about the public health crisis and its implications.
The World Health Organization has officially endorsed GLP-1 receptor agonist treatments, including drugs like Ozempic, as a key tool to tackle the global obesity epidemic. Learn what this means for public health.
Addiction experts warn Ontario's unregulated safer supply program fuels diversion and addiction via electronic pill mills. Learn about the crisis and calls for action.
A New York psychotherapist reveals a sharp rise in patient distress linked to Donald Trump, describing symptoms like anxiety, anger, and insomnia. Learn about the impact on mental health.
EVA AI launches world's first physical café for AI companion dates in New York City. Experts warn about impact on human connection and relationship skills.
A human trafficking survivor reveals Canada's growing crisis as she shares her harrowing experience of being lured from Hungary with false job promises. Learn her story.
Grey Bruce residents exchanged unused pharmaceuticals for Barrie Colts hockey tickets in a successful medication safety initiative. Learn how this program helps combat opioid misuse and environmental contamination.
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
New research reveals illicit opioids like fentanyl are driving a concerning increase in fatal overdoses across Nova Scotia. Learn about the crisis and its impacts.
Montreal public health officials have issued an urgent warning about a dangerous new synthetic opioid found in the local drug supply. Learn the risks and safety information.
Fredericton police make major drug bust, confiscating nearly half a kilogram of deadly fentanyl with street value approaching $94,000. Learn about this significant seizure.
Regina officials warn about dangerous drugs sold as crystal meth containing fentanyl and opioids after spike in overdoses. Stay informed and share to save lives.
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
New report reveals Sudbury's drug overdose deaths have stabilized but remain high, with stimulants now killing as many people as opioids. Learn about the concerning trends.
A former fentanyl addict credits involuntary treatment with saving his life, as Canada debates implementing similar programs to address the opioid crisis.
Legalized sports gambling has become a social epidemic, causing financial ruin and addiction among young men. Learn why experts call for urgent action.