Federal health officials say the decline in the national rate of toxicity deaths was due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply.

Opioid overdose deaths across Canada dropped by nearly a quarter last year compared to 2024, with health officials hailing the data as a sign that the federal government's drug policy is working.

OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a drop in opioid-related deaths last year.

Alberta's government pivot toward treatment and recovery a point of contention, with some advocates warning persistent issues ...

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The task force was created in 2018 as a regional response to the opioid epidemic.

In an email, the Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) confirmed last year’s death toll was higher than the previous record in 2021. But the CPHO also said trends of opioid-related harms “are challenging ...

Despite recent progress, toxic drug alerts have been issued in communities all over the country in 2026 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

A new report from the Public Health Agency of Canada says toxic drug overdose deaths across the country dropped by 23 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Jazan Grewal has the details.

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities — nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months ...

Small areas of World Cup host cities Vancouver and Seattle feel very far away from the glamour of the overall tournament ...