Sep 29, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld the dismissal of a long-haul truck driver who tested positive for cannabis during a second random drug test in McCarthy v. Bison Transport Inc. The court found that termination for cause was justified because he held a...
Aug 31, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
25 Years On. Still Needed: How Drug Testing Can Be Part of the Solution August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember the people we have lost to overdose, acknowledge the families and communities affected by substance use, and renew our...
Aug 18, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In July, Newfoundland and Labrador’s education minister and the provincial NDP leaders expressed support for measures aimed at preventing substance use among children and adolescents in schools. The proposals follow recommendations from a recent child death...
Aug 13, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
For collectors, Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), and Medical Review Officers (MROs), a “shy bladder” situation can be one of the more misunderstood problems that can occur during a DOT drug test. A shy bladder is not automatically a refusal to...
Aug 11, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a recent analysis published by CBC News and authored by Ariel Tozman, the number of opioid overdose calls to paramedics recorded in the first five months of 2026 increased in four Ontario cities significantly compared to one year ago....
Jul 31, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to drug-checking services operated by NorWest Community Health Centres (NWCHC), over 70% of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay contained a veterinary tranquillizer called medetomidine. In addition, NWCHC has issued 10 drug alerts since April related...
