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Addictions minister had ‘deep concerns’ with Toronto’s decriminalization pitchFederal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugsCanadaMay 24
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Couple’s $500K donation boosts mental health, addictions care at Peterborough hospitalDr. Patricia and David Morton say they were moved to support the hospital's mental health and addiction crisis response unit following the loss of a family member due to suicideHealth6 hours
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Mental health and addictions issues worry Saskatoon Confederation businessesStores in Saskatoon's Confederation area are worried that issues around mental health and addictions could impact business.CrimeMay 27
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‘A moment of grace’: Women’s addiction recovery centre opens in Saint JohnThe Sophia Recovery Centre began in 2008 and now has a new home located on Metcalf Street in Saint John's north end.CanadaMay 28
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B.C. father pleads for more addiction recovery centres after losing sonBruce Fraser recently lost his son, Travis, who had been battling addiction for years. Fraser says there is a desperate need for more addiction recovery options in B.C.HealthMay 12
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Addictions, reconciliation and Saskatoon’s future discussed at State of the CityGreater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Aebig spoke with Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark at the State of the City event Tuesday.PoliticsMay 15
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N.B. man writes children’s book about harsh realities of drug addictionA Saint John man has decided to write a children's book about the dangers of drug abuse. He says that kids should be better educated about the harsh realities of addiction.FeaturesMay 8
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First Oregon, now B.C.: Why drug decriminalization faces renewed questionsDrug addiction researchers and advocates for a comprehensive, health-based approach say decriminalization needs time to work, and only with connected supports.HealthMay 20
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Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert saysGuy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery expert in British Columbia, says all regions in Canada need to persevere with treating substance addictions as a health issue.CanadaMay 18
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Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by billions annually: reportA recent study shows that net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion in 2020 while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion that year.ConsumerApr 28
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Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: ministerMental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.CanadaApr 29
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Mental health, lack of services: Sask. children’s advocate highlights challengesThe Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth highlighted areas where kids were struggling in the province.CanadaApr 23
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, April 16Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.CanadaApr 16
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Ottawa approves B.C.’s ask for public drug use ban in decriminalization pilotAt the start of 2023, B.C. began its three-year decriminalization pilot project as the province grapples with high rates of opioid addiction.CanadaMay 7
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Manitoba child advocate sees ‘significant’ increase in calls for youth addictionsManitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth is calling on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy.HealthApr 16
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‘More time is required’: New Brunswick legislature to delay forced rehab billNew Brunswick's proposed bill to force addicted individuals into rehab in certain cases is being delayed. The controversial plan's fate may now rest on the October election.HealthMay 3
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Treatment facility, restored ER among changes announced for Winnipeg’s Victoria HospitalThe province says it's making good on its promise to restore closed ERs, and adding to restoration at the Victoria Hospital with a world-class addictions treatment facility.HealthApr 24
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New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictionsAn empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.HealthApr 15
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Nearly 1 in 4 federal inmates are receiving treatment for opioid addiction'The crisis is alarming,' one expert said as new data shows nearly one in four federal inmates in Canada are receiving treatment for opioid addiction, more than double since 2016.CanadaApr 12
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Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic highMore than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.HealthApr 2