The man who authorities described as Matthew Perry’s “street dealer” was once the manager of a high-end rehabilitation center where a patient died, according to a new story from The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier this month, former film director Erik Fleming plead guilty to two charges after the Department of Justice found he had sold Perry’s … Read more
Five people, including two doctors, have now been charged in connection to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. The Department of Justice announced two new arrests in the case in Southern California on Thursday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia was arrested for allegedly distributing the drug, as was alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha. Both defendants face … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians who may own a naloxone take-home kit are being advised to check the instructional card inside as it may need to be replaced over incorrect dosing information. According to a public advisory by Health Canada posted on Friday, take-home kits by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. are … Read more
British Columbia Premier David Eby says there’s a “zero per cent chance” the province will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer that alternatives to opioids and other street drugs be made available without a prescription. Eby says he has “huge respect” for Dr. Bonnie Henry, who he said saved countless lives during the COVID-19 … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2024 9:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot’in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency. The Cariboo area nation … Read more
British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith about the diversion of safe supply opioids from B.C. Diversion from the system of prescribed safe supply to prevent overdoses is a “serious issue,” Eby said, but the vast majority of drugs in a B.C. police seizure cited by Smith … Read more
An Ontario mayor declared a state of emergency after nearly 20 people overdosed in 24 hours. And Quebec City health authorities have issued new warnings after detecting an opioid 25 times stronger than fentanyl disguised as prescription oxycodone. Experts say both events demonstrate worsening trends in Canada’s drug supply and opioid crisis, even as they … Read more
Belleville is calling the province for resources days after declaring a state of emergency over a rash of drug overdoses in the city. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis declared the state of emergency Thursday after crews were called to 17 overdoses in just 24 hours on Feb. 6. Ellis said Monday the city spends roughly $20 … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2023 2:53 pm Updated December 29, 2023 3:31 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a temporary injunction … Read more
