There's a painkiller shortage in Canada. Here's what to know

A B.C. tribunal ordered WestJet to compensate passengers Nathan and Leah Baugh over $2,000 after ruling the airline did not prove that weather conditions justified the cancellation of their March 7, 2022, flight. The airline's failure to provide adequate evidence for safety concerns led to the decision, obligating them under Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations to issue compensation. Want More Context? 🔎

Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a left ankle injury sustained during her first-round match against Barbora Krejcikova, which she won 6-3, 6-4. The 25-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, suffered the injury on match point Sunday night. Want More Context? 🔎

U.S. Christian musician Sean Feucht is facing permit reviews and public safety concerns for his upcoming performances in Western Canada from August 20 to 24, following the revocation of six permits during his previous tour. The cities involved are closely examining applications and security plans amid public safety considerations, while Feucht, who holds conservative views, continues to advocate for his events. Want More Context? 🔎

A man named Waisuddin Akbari, sentenced to 60 days of house arrest and three years of probation for making threats to bomb synagogues in Toronto, caused significant fear within the Jewish community. The lenient sentence has raised concerns about Canada's hate crime laws amid rising antisemitism, prompting calls for reform as the impact of Akbari's threats reverberates throughout the community. Want More Context? 🔎

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that monthly doses of ivermectin reduced malaria cases by 26% in children in Kenya, making their blood toxic to mosquitoes. Additionally, research on nitisinone revealed it could be lethal to various mosquito populations, suggesting both drugs may enhance malaria control efforts amid rising insecticide resistance. Want More Context? 🔎

A tragic case involving 20-month-old Amelia, who died from a carfentanil overdose after her mother used drugs nearby, highlights the rising opioid crisis affecting young children in Ontario and across Canada; at least 26 children under 10 have died from opioid poisonings since 2017, often in homes where child protection services were previously involved. Experts stress the urgent need to address this overlooked pediatric mortality issue, as opioids continue to claim lives daily among both...