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NB RCMP Officer Charged with Domestic Assault

A New Brunswick RCMP officer has been charged with domestic assault following an investigation by Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team. The officer remains suspended with pay as the case moves through the judicial system.

158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner

British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.

BC records 158 toxic drug deaths in September

British Columbia's drug toxicity crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with new coroner data revealing 158 deaths in September and over 2,000 fatalities so far in 2024.

Kingston Drug Bust: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized

Kingston police make significant drug bust with fentanyl, cocaine, and cash seized. One resident faces multiple charges in Ontario's ongoing battle against opioid crisis.

Halifax CBSA seizes 800kg of drugs for UK

Canadian border agents in Halifax make one of largest drug seizures in port's history, stopping over 800kg of illegal substances hidden in shipping container en route to United Kingdom.

Area 506 Wraps Record-Breaking Fourth Season

Saint John's vibrant waterfront container village, Area 506, concludes its most successful season yet with expanded programming and unprecedented community engagement in New Brunswick's port city.

US kills 3 alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean operation

In a dramatic high-seas confrontation, U.S. authorities eliminated three suspected narcotics traffickers during a counter-drug mission in the Caribbean Sea, marking another escalation in regional security operations.

RCMP seize drugs, guns and cash in northern BC raid

A major police operation in northern British Columbia has resulted in the seizure of illegal firearms, substantial quantities of drugs, and over $20,000 in cash, highlighting ongoing organized crime activity in the region.

New Brunswick Tourism Booms: Record 2025 Season

New Brunswick's tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom in 2025, with operators reporting their busiest year ever as visitor numbers surge across the province.

Northern Ontario traffic stop nets $17,500, drugs

Dramatic roadside intervention by Ontario Provincial Police leads to major drug bust near Kapuskasing, revealing sophisticated trafficking operation in Northern Ontario communities.

Kirkland Lake drug bust: $130K seized, two charged

Kirkland Lake OPP dismantles drug trafficking operation, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs with estimated street value of $130,000. Two local residents face multiple charges.

NB Doctor Waitlist Grows by 10,000 in 6 Months

New Brunswick's primary care shortage reaches alarming levels as nearly 10,000 additional people join the patient registry waitlist since April, exposing a growing healthcare accessibility crisis across the province.

Saint John Bathroom Assault: Arrest Made

New Brunswick RCMP have arrested a 32-year-old man following an alleged sexual assault in a Saint John public bathroom. The incident has raised community safety concerns.

Former Saint John Mayor Donnie Snook Dies at 49

The community of Saint John, New Brunswick is mourning the loss of former mayor Donnie Snook, who passed away at age 49. Remembered for his early political career and subsequent legal challenges.

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