Alberta RCMP seize drugs, guns in Ponoka bust
Alberta RCMP charge two after a four-month investigation leads to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, firearms, and cash in Ponoka. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
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Auditor won't investigate fatal Regina CO leak
Saskatchewan's provincial auditor refuses to investigate a deadly carbon monoxide leak in Regina that killed an 11-year-old boy. Read the full story and the call for accountability.
Hearing to Decide Murder Trial in Calgary Teen Poisoning
A preliminary hearing is underway in Calgary to determine if Mohit Sandhu will stand trial for the first-degree murder of 18-year-old Sahil Grewal, who died after consuming fentanyl-laced cough syrup in 2020. Follow the latest from the courts.
B.C. Decriminalization Pilot Faces Renewal Deadline
B.C. Premier David Eby must decide by month's end whether to extend the province's drug decriminalization pilot. We examine its impact, drawbacks, and what's next for users.
Windsor Crisis Response Team Answers 4,210 Calls in 2025
Windsor's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team responded to 4,210 calls in 2025, a critical service blending mental health support with policing. Learn about their impact and future.
B.C. Premier Admits Drug Decriminalization Was 'Wrong'
B.C. Premier David Eby concedes the province's drug decriminalization experiment was flawed, as Vancouver records its highest single-day overdose count. Read the full analysis.
Ontario woman charged after P.E.I. drug seizures
A 25-year-old Ontario woman is facing drug charges following two significant seizures by police in Prince Edward Island last month. Get the latest details on the case.
Sudbury drug deaths dip slightly, but crisis persists
Public Health Sudbury reports 102 local overdose deaths from January to October 2025, a slight decrease from the previous year. Officials warn the toll remains critically high and are calling for expanded harm reduction services.
Rising drug poisonings alarm Brantford-Brant health officials
The Brant County Health Unit reports a sharp increase in drug poisonings. Learn the critical details and community response to this public health emergency.
Edmonton man arrested in drug investigation
An Edmonton man faces charges after ALERT's organized crime unit seized drugs and cash in a raid on two homes. Get the details on the investigation.
CO Alarms Save Lives in Sault After Snow Blocks Vents
A Sault Ste. Marie family had a close call this weekend when snow blocked their home's carbon monoxide vents. Fire officials credit working CO alarms with preventing a tragedy. Learn how to protect your home.
NDP Demands Audit After Child's CO Death in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a formal government audit after 11-year-old Henry Losco died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Read the full story and demands for accountability.
Parents Mourn 11-Year-Old Henry Losco at Regina Funeral
The family of Henry Losco gathered in Regina to say goodbye to the 11-year-old, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home. His parents shared their grief and gratitude.
Federal money to help Ottawa tackle toxic drug crisis
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
New CO Alarm Rules for Most Windsor-Essex Homes in 2026
New Ontario Fire Code regulations taking effect in 2026 will require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of most homes in Windsor-Essex. Learn the rules to protect your family from the silent killer.
London man charged in Lambton County drug seizure
A London resident faces charges after police seize millions in drugs in Lambton County. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges.
E. Coli Outbreak: 5 Hospitalized, Pizza Pops Recalled
Five people have been hospitalized in a Canada-wide E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury Pizza Pops. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall. Learn the details and product codes here.
Regina boy, 11, dies in carbon monoxide leak
A Regina man awoke in hospital to learn his 11-year-old son died from a carbon monoxide leak on Dec. 19, 2025. The community mourns young Henry Losco.
OPP seizes $36K in drugs from Exeter home
Ontario Provincial Police confiscated approximately $36,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a residence in Exeter, South Huron. The raid also uncovered offence-related items and money.
Nanny jailed for poisoning Jewish family, hate motive dismissed
A French court sentenced a nanny to three years for poisoning her Jewish employers' food but rejected the hate crime charge. The family's lawyers vow to appeal the ruling.
Four charged in Church Point drug probe: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP charge four individuals in an ongoing drug investigation in Church Point. Get the latest details on the arrests and police efforts.
Doctor gets life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Former anaesthetist Frederic Pechier receives a life sentence for poisoning patients in a bid to discredit colleagues. Read the shocking details of the French medical scandal.
French Doctor Gets Life for Poisoning Patients, Killing 12
A French anesthesiologist has been sentenced to life in prison for poisoning dozens of patients, resulting in 12 deaths. The shocking case unfolded in Besançon clinics.
Six arrested in Brant County drug bust
Ontario Provincial Police announce six arrests following a drug trafficking investigation in Brant County and Brantford. Seized items revealed. Read the latest details.
Stony Plain woman faces drug charges after RCMP bust
A woman from Stony Plain, Alberta, is facing multiple drug charges following the execution of an RCMP search warrant. Get the details on the police operation and charges.
Wild Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak Kills 1 in California
California health officials issue urgent warning after 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning from foraged mushrooms, including one death. Public advised to avoid all wild mushroom foraging.
Calgary teen charged in connection with suspected fatal overdoses
A Calgary teenager is facing multiple drug-related charges following suspected fatal overdoses. Police investigation leads to serious charges. Read the latest on this developing case.
UK Sanctions Russia's GRU for 2018 Nerve Agent Attack
The United Kingdom imposes new sanctions on Russia's GRU spy agency for the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal. Explore the details and implications.
Drug Alert Issued in Simcoe Muskoka Over Dangerous Substance
Public health officials in Simcoe Muskoka warn of a dangerous substance causing severe poisonings. Learn the risks and safety advice.
B.C. family warns fentanyl still reaching teens after son's death
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.
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