Canadian Downtowns Gutted by Crime, 19% of Businesses at Risk
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.
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.
Generic versions of weight-loss drug Ozempic could slash costs from $400 to under $100 per month in Quebec following a key patent expiration, potentially increasing access for hundreds of thousands.
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.
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.
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.
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in the U.S., providing a flexible, needle-free option for weight management. Learn about this new alternative to injectable medications.
Dr. Sue Pedersen advises patients to consult their doctors individually about using generic or brand-name Ozempic. A pivotal moment for diabetes and weight-loss treatment access in Canada.
Couples in mixed-weight relationships reveal the intrusive and hurtful comments they receive, challenging societal stigma and affirming that love transcends size. Read their powerful stories.
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.
A woman seeks advice after a friend makes hurtful remarks about her weight loss and grief. Jeanne Phillips offers two clear strategies for dealing with tactless comments. Read the full dilemma and solution.
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.
Explore how social media trends and digital health apps are transforming access to GLP-1 medications in Canada, moving beyond traditional healthcare channels.
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.
Health Canada enforcement officers have seized unauthorized pharmaceutical drugs from a Vancouver fitness facility. Discover the details of the raid and the ongoing risks of unregulated substances.
North Bay police executed a search warrant on Lakeshore Drive, arresting a robbery suspect and seizing illicit drugs valued at $11,000 and a Glock-style BB gun. Details on the arrest and charges.
Shares of Novo Nordisk surged nearly 8% after the U.S. FDA approved its Wegovy weight-loss pill. The landmark decision marks a major expansion for the obesity drug market.
U.S. regulators have greenlit a pill version of a leading weight-loss medication, potentially broadening treatment options. Learn about the approval and its implications.
St. Thomas Police arrested two suspects and confiscated over $7,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a local residence on December 22, 2025. Read the full details of the investigation.