Oct 16, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In Alberta, health experts have raised concerns over the potential harms associated with the growing volume of online gambling advertisements over recent months, particularly among young people and those vulnerable to problem gambling. Specifically, the concerns...
Oct 13, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to a recent analysis article published by CBC news, data obtained from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) records demonstrates that drug-related paramedic calls involving Winnipeg youth have increased substantially over the past decade, with particularly...
Oct 8, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in September, the Government of New Brunswick announced it is moving forward with plans to build an addiction treatment facility in Bilijk First Nation. According to the community’s chief, this project will help tackle broader systemic challenges affecting the...
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...
