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Calgary Courts Issue Major Sentences for Crimes

Recent Calgary court proceedings resulted in significant sentences for crimes including fentanyl trafficking, aggravated assault, and fraud. Get the latest on who was sentenced and for what offenses.

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.

Sudbury Police Seize Loaded Shotgun, Three Charged

Greater Sudbury Police executed a high-risk search warrant, uncovering a loaded shotgun, ammunition, and drugs. Three individuals now face multiple criminal charges in this significant weapons seizure operation.

Top FDA Drug Official Resigns Amid Federal Probe

The FDA's principal deputy commissioner, Dr. Namandjé Bumpus, resigns following federal probe into undisclosed concerns about her conduct, marking significant leadership shakeup.

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.

Pregnant British teen freed after Dubai drug conviction

A 19-year-old pregnant British student has been released from Dubai prison after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine. Learn how she avoided a potential life sentence in this dramatic international case.

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.

Congressman's Deleted Post: 'Stop Smoking Crack'

Louisiana Representative Clay Higgins faces backlash after responding to a critical comment with an inflammatory remark about drug use, deleting the post amid growing controversy.

Ottawa woman charged in untaxed tobacco bust

An Ottawa woman confronts multiple charges after police uncover a significant quantity of untaxed cigarettes in a targeted enforcement operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade.

Canada Proposes Sweeping Public Safety Legislation

The Canadian government unveils comprehensive policing and public safety legislation featuring tougher bail conditions, enhanced anti-drug measures, and new protections for law enforcement.

Boehringer Ingelheim Licenses Novel Autoimmune Treatment

Global pharmaceutical leader Boehringer Ingelheim secures exclusive license from Kyowa Kirin to develop innovative autoimmune disease treatment, targeting conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis with novel therapeutic approach.

US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, 4 killed

American military forces have intercepted and engaged another suspected narcotics trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals aboard in a dramatic high-seas confrontation.

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