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Chinese Executive Fentanyl Trafficking Sentence: 25 Years Jail

In an unprecedented ruling that signals a potential shift in international narcotics enforcement, a Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced…

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Fentanyl Exposure in Vancouver Supportive Housing Puts Staff at Risk

Alarming levels of airborne fentanyl have been detected in Vancouver's supportive housing facilities, potentially endangering frontline workers who provide essential…

Fake Xanax Laced with Opioids Alberta Triggers Province-Wide Alert

The death of an Edmonton-area teenager has triggered an urgent province-wide health alert after authorities discovered counterfeit Xanax pills containing…

Canada Opioid Lawsuit Gains Ground with Purdue Settlement

In a landmark development that may reshape Canada's approach to the devastating opioid crisis, British Columbia's class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical…

Williams Lake Detox Centre Closure Amid Staffing Crisis

In a significant blow to addiction services in British Columbia's interior, the Williams Lake Mental Health and Substance Use Detox…

Northern Ontario Opioid Death Rate Surges Amid Alarming Spike

The opioid crisis has cast a long, dark shadow across Northern Ontario, with recent data revealing a death rate that…

Canadian Border Fentanyl Seizure 2025: Major Drug Bust Nets Narcotics

In a sweeping operation that authorities are calling one of the most significant drug interdictions of the year, Canadian Border…

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