Premier David Eby's vow to revitalize Vancouver's Downtown Eastside suffers a major setback with the closure of the London Drugs anchor store, despite repeated warnings from business leaders about safety and losses.
An 18-year-old from Nobleford faces multiple charges after police say he used counterfeit $100 bills to purchase an iPhone from a Marketplace seller. The fake currency was discovered when the seller tried to deposit it.
Lethbridge Police Service has charged a man after he allegedly used counterfeit currency to purchase an iPhone. The investigation highlights ongoing concerns about fraud.
A teenager is facing fraud charges after Halifax police say counterfeit money was used at a Dartmouth store. Get the latest details on the investigation.
The CEO of Novo Nordisk disclosed that an estimated 1.5 million Americans are using compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs. Learn about the market implications and safety concerns.
Novo Nordisk's CEO says its new obesity pill will tap into millions not using GLP-1s due to needle fears. The drugmaker battles Eli Lilly and compounders in a massive market.
Health Canada issues a public warning about counterfeit Viagra and Cialis tablets found at a Mississauga distributor. Learn how to identify fake medications and protect your health.
Windsor Police arrest a suspect and seize crack cocaine, cash, and a weapon after a targeted investigation. Learn the details of the bust and related New Year's Day drug seizure.
A wave of street disorder and crime is forcing businesses to close across Canada. New data reveals nearly 20% of retailers say their survival is unsustainable. Read the full analysis.
London Drugs is closing its store in Vancouver's Woodwards building, citing safety and operational challenges. The retailer is the latest business to leave the Downtown Eastside development.
Windsor police confiscated illicit drugs and a sum of cash during searches at two east Windsor locations. Get the full details on the January 8, 2026, enforcement action.
New research shows patients quickly regain weight after ending GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. Experts stress the need for long-term lifestyle strategies. Learn the findings.
Professor Svetlana Mojsov, whose research led to revolutionary drugs like Ozempic, has been awarded the 2026 King Faisal Prize in Medicine. Her work is tackling a global obesity crisis.
London Drugs will permanently close its Downtown Eastside Vancouver store on February 1, 2025, citing persistent safety incidents and unsustainable financial losses. Read the full story.
A Canadian pharmacy platform plans to supply US patients with Ozempic sourced from India starting in 2026, creating a new cross-border pharmaceutical channel. Learn the details and implications.
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is considering a strategic rebrand of a lower-price version of Ozempic to compete directly with upcoming generic alternatives. Learn about the potential market shift.
Two men from St. Catharines are under arrest following a police investigation that led to the seizure of drugs and firearms. Get the latest details on the charges.
Guelph Police issue a warning after a man was scammed buying counterfeit iPhones. Learn how to spot fake electronics and protect yourself from similar fraud.
Police in Northern Ontario issue a public alert over a rise in sophisticated counterfeit $50 bills circulating in the region. Learn how to spot the fakes and protect your business.
Lethbridge police seized drugs and weapons, including machetes, from a downtown encampment on New Year's Day 2026. A woman faces charges. Read the details.
Police in Northern Ontario issue an alert over a rise in sophisticated counterfeit $50 notes. Learn how to spot fake cash and protect your business.
A Winnipeg police officer who pleaded guilty to taking a photo of a dead woman has now admitted to selling drugs. Get the latest details on this shocking case.
Calgary police have charged five individuals following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of approximately $89,000 worth of narcotics from two southwest residences. Get the full details on the bust.
Police in British Columbia deployed a spike belt to stop a vehicle carrying firearms and drugs. Read the full details of the high-risk intervention.
Explore how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are transforming workplace dynamics, from employer-sponsored benefits to shifting social etiquette. Discover the data behind this growing trend.
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
Burnaby RCMP confiscated over 97 kilograms of illicit drugs valued at nearly $4 million in a significant trafficking probe. Get the full details on the seizure and investigation.
RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador arrested two individuals for illicit drug possession following a routine traffic stop. Get the details on the seizure and charges.
Five months after Premier David Eby called for change, B.C.'s costly rare disease drug program remains unreformed. The review continues, leaving families in limbo.
A London resident faces charges after police seize millions in drugs in Lambton County. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges.