The oil sands industry has powered much of Canada’s economic growth, but the high-pressure environment comes with hidden costs. Long hours, remote living conditions, and the isolation of work camps often create circumstances where drug and alcohol use can become a way to cope. Substance…

The oil sands industry has long been a symbol of opportunity and prosperity in Canada. Yet behind the economic boom lies a quieter struggle that affects thousands of workers and their families: addiction. Long shifts, weeks away from home, and the emotional toll of remote…

The oil sands industry is a vital part of Canada’s economy, but beneath the surface of economic progress lies a challenge that cannot be ignored: drug and alcohol abuse among workers. For many individuals in remote work camps, long hours, isolation, and high stress create…

Canada’s oil sands camps, scattered across the remote wilderness of Alberta, are home to thousands of workers who keep one of the country’s most powerful industries running. While these camps are critical to economic success, they are also ground zero for a quieter crisis: substance…