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Author: Alessia Simona Maratta
Publication Date: April 25, 2026 - 06:00
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Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl mixtures
April 25, 2026
Workers say rises in overdoses among opioid users are not unusual, but what is different now is the growing presence of carfentanil mixed with fentanyl.
As calls grow on Quebec to act on restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors, some pharmacies in the province announced they were removing the drinks from their shelves.
May 6, 2026 - 15:02 | Felicia Parrillo | Global News - Canada
American actor Viggo Mortensen might well be the Montreal Canadiens’ most recognizable fan. Best known for playing Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, he’s often spotted wearing a Habs jersey at film events around the world. He caused a stir in Toronto in 2012 by unfurling a giant Canadiens flag as he picked up his Best Supporting Actor Genie Award for his role as Sigmund Freud in David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method.
“I thank David Cronenberg, but I dedicate this award to the Montreal Canadiens. We’ll be back next year with a vengeance,” Mortensen told a crowd that undoubtedly...
May 6, 2026 - 14:45 | Brendan Kelly | Walrus
They say Covered Bridge Potato Chips Ltd.'s operations is causing excessive noise, industrial smells, light pollution and heavy truck traffic in the town of Woodstock.
May 6, 2026 - 14:32 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada



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