Opioids
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Drug alert issued in Waterloo Region after 3 suspected fatal overdoses in 7 daysA drug alert has been issued for Waterloo Region after three people died over the past week from suspected overdoses or drug poisonings.CanadaMar 27
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Eby downplays Danielle Smith’s safe supply worry after B.C. seizureBritish Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith about the diversion of safe supply opioids from B.C.PoliticsMar 8
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An opioid 25 times stronger than fentanyl shows crisis is worsening: expertsExperts said opioid and addictions concerns from Belleville, Ont., and Quebec City are linked — and that both indicate a worsening crisis and more overdoses.CanadaFeb 13
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Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City regionThe Quebec City regional public health authority warned the compound, protonitazepyne, presents a high risk of overdose, which may require several doses of naloxone.HealthFeb 11
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Belleville police warn to avoid city’s downtown due to ‘overdose emergency’Police say emergency crews were called to 13 overdoses in an hour TuesdayHealthFeb 6
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Community drug alert issued for Waterloo RegionAfter six overdose-related deaths in 12 days, the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy issued a community drug alert for the area.CanadaJan 23
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Peterborough area reports record 78 fatal drug overdoses in 2023According to Peterborough Public Health's, the month of December 2023 saw nine reported deaths from drug poisonings, putting the final year-end total at 78 — up from 59 in 2022.HealthJan 12
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3 adults charged after toddler dies from opioid overdose in EdmontonThree adults, including a mother, have been charged after toxicology results came back showing an Edmonton toddler died after ingesting powerful opioids.CrimeJan 4
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Douro man arrested after drugs seized during traffic stop in Peterborough: policeAround 3 a.m. Thursday, police in Peterborough say they noticed 'suspicious activity' involving people in two vehicles. Police say they found drugs and arrested a driver.CrimeDec 14, 2023
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2 arrested after drugs found during Chemong Road traffic stop in Peterborough: OPPOfficers conducted a traffic stop for a cube van after they saw it make 'an abrupt move' to avoid police along Chemong Road. Police say drugs were in plain view inside the van.CrimeDec 12, 2023
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