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Montreal’s Chinatown seniors calling on authorities to take their safety concerns into accountTenants in an apartment building, many of whom are elderly, insist their needs must be considered in any safety initiative in Chinatown.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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B.C. man with terminal cancer paying out of pocket for treatment to extend his lifeRonny Borkowski has been told he has incurable leukemia, but that a drug could help him live longer. The catch? The $8,000 per month treatment isn't covered by the government.HealthJul 7, 2023
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Guelph man wanted on arrest warrant faces more charges: policePolice allege the man skipped court. He was found with a BB gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia and a credit card in someone else's name.CrimeMay 26, 2023
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Verbal argument results in drug and weapons charges for Guelph man: policeGuelph police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street West around 5:30 p.m. Friday.CrimeApr 3, 2023
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Penticton among B.C. cities looking to limit public drug use amid decriminalizationMayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.CrimeMar 31, 2023
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B.C. expected to unveil billion-dollar drug and mental health treatment planThe plan is expected to increase the number of detox and treatment beds for people with substance use addictions, while eliminating user fees for anyone seeking treatment.HealthFeb 22, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. parents charged after 1 year-old suffers opioid overdoseKingston Police say the parents of a one year-old have been charged after the infant overdosed on opioids.CrimeFeb 2, 2023
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Drug crisis ‘unabated’ for First Nations in B.C., doctor saysIndigenous people, especially women, are dying from toxic drugs at disproportionately high rates in British Columbia as the overdose crisis continues "unabated."HealthJan 31, 2023
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First step or misstep? Mixed reaction to B.C. drug decriminalizationThe province is set to embark on a three-year drug decriminalization experiment Tuesday, built on a three-year federal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.HealthJan 31, 2023
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Five things to know about B.C.’s decriminalization modelBritish Columbia is introducing a policy of decriminalization on Tuesday as part of what it says is an overall plan to prevent overdose deaths from illicit drugs.HealthJan 30, 2023
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