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N.S. authorities investigating after report of fentanyl in cannabis

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 6). N.S. authorities investigating after report of fentanyl in cannabis. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/n-s-authorities-investigating-after-report-of-fentanyl-in-cannabis/article_699b1778-c711-5f2d-b817-bcca97a0a509.html

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Nova Scotia authorities are investigating a claim that fentanyl was found in cannabis, according to a report from the Membertou Health Centre on the Mi'kmaq First Nation reserve. The health centre issued a community drug alert after a resident reported detecting fentanyl in their cannabis. No specific details or quantities were provided in the report. The investigation is ongoing, but no further information has been released yet.

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In Nova Scotia, authorities are investigating after a report that fentanyl was found in cannabis at the Membertou Health Centre**, a First Nation health facility. The centre issued a "community drug alert" after a community member reported the presence of fentanyl in cannabis, which is being investigated by authorities.

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Authorities in Nova Scotia say they are investigating after a First Nation health facility reported fentanyl was detected in cannabis. asserted

fentanyl → say → cannabis

Membertou Health Centre says it has issued a community drug alert after receiving a report from a community member. asserted

it → say → member

N.S. authorities investigating after report of fentanyl in cannabis

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