Jul 8, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 Alcohol is a familiar part of many celebrations, social gatherings, and everyday routines. Whether it’s raising a glass at a wedding, sharing drinks with friends after work, or enjoying a beer while watching the game, alcohol has...
Jul 2, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by The Telegraph and authored by Tom Parry examined the prevalence of yaba use in Bangladesh and the factors contributing to its spread, including its low cost, easy availability, and trafficking from Myanmar. Yaba is an illicit stimulant...
Jun 30, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, the Manitoba government announced a new pilot project that will deploy 24/7 a mobile paramedic team in downtown Winnipeg to respond to overdose calls and address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. However, the city’s mayor and the paramedics’...
Jun 23, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A mobile outreach team in Lanark County has been launched with the aim to connect vulnerable residents with health care, housing and addiction support services. The Lanark Integrated Frontline Team (LIFT), which includes a paramedic, mental health social worker and...
Jun 18, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in May, Prince Albert’s Executive Committee endorsed a proposal to join Health Canada’s National Wastewater Drug Surveillance program following debate over its potential benefits and drawbacks. During Tuesday’s meeting, Community Safety and Well-Being...
Jun 15, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to new data released by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), there has been a record number of drug poisoning incidents in Guelph and Wellington County since local surveillance began. Specifically, at least 269 incidents were reported in the...
