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A new group is behind a request to the province to work on an opioid treatment plan, which they hope would see a multi-ministry taskforce convened to coordinate a plan.

A doctor operating an opioid replacement treatment clinic in downtown Fredericton says she's disheartened by the backlash from residents. 

The province's deadly drug and mental health crises have been a pivotal campaign issue in the election and will prove to be a major challenge for whoever forms government.

Marshall Smith has been held up as the architect of the ruling United Conservative Party's approach to the drug overdose crisis.

This month's onstage bust-up with Jane's Addiction isn't the first time a band has fallen out this way. Other fights have been much, much worse.

Ontario Big City Mayors are asking the province to review mental-health laws and whether to expand the scope of involuntary treatment for people who are addicted to drugs.

Compulsory mental health and addictions care is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.

As they both campaign for re-election, the premiers of B.C. and N.B. appear to agree on one controversial issue: involuntary care for those with severe drug addictions.

An initial process for those interested in opening new government-funded addiction centres saw just over 80 groups indicating they planned to try and get involved.

Allan Kehler said challenges with addiction started when his was in grade eight. Now 17 years sober, Kehler shares his journey through his books and speaking engagements.

Just hours before they were to take the stage in Toronto, Jane’s Addiction have cancelled the remainder of their Imminent Redemption tour.

David Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.

The Regina Overdose Outreach Team began as a pilot project in 2022, providing access to counselling and addiction programs. Some hope it will become permanent.

Regina police say the city's new complex needs shelter is making an important difference for people dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Community workers agree.

A Winnipeg man nearly died in emergency room where he says staff mistook him for a drug addict with kidney stones when he actually had a severe staphylococcus infection.

The hope is to work alongside social service agencies to connect people with services and supports available for those experiencing homelessness and addiction.

Justin Surette was just 21 when he died from an accidental overdose. Now, his mother and brother have put his story into video, with the message that 'no family is immune.'

A coalition of B.C. mayors and other elected officials is calling for urgent action from governments to combat issues of public safety, mental health and addictions.

Behind the blue door on Kelowna's Centennial Crescent is a second chance. It's where hundreds of men have made the choice to join the addiction recovery program.

The IWK Foundation says the gift from Myron and Berna Garron will support a "reimagined therapeutic environment" for mental health and addictions support.