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Belleville Declares State of Emergency Following Surge in Drug Overdoses

The City of Belleville has declared a state of emergency in response to a growing number of drug overdoses that is leaving local emergency personnel, hospitals, and municipal services “close ...

February 8, 2024BY Jennifer Cowan

No Countrywide Decriminalization to Follow as BC Exempts Possession of Small Amounts of Illegal Drugs: Justice Minister

Following British Columbia's announcement to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use, federal ...

June 1, 2022BY Andrew Chen

BC Exempts Small Amounts of Illicit Drug Possession From Criminal Charges for 3 Years Amid Overdose Crisis

British Columbians will not be arrested or charged for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal ...

May 31, 2022BY Andrew Chen

B.C. Records Deadliest February yet for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths

VICTORIA—Another record death toll for overdoses in British Columbia shows this isn't just a big-city problem and it ...

March 25, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Nevada Announces $45 Million Settlement With McKinsey Over Opioids

LAS VEGAS—Nevada has struck a $45 million settlement deal with McKinsey & Company for the global consulting firm's ...

March 23, 2021BY The Associated Press