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A popular addictions recovery program in Calgary could close its doors by Christmas. That’s according to founder of the not-for-profit Terminator Foundation. Sarah Offin speaks with alumni from the program, who are calling on Calgarians to help save a “critical lifeline” for the community.

We check in with Dr. David Martell, the Physician Lead in Addictions Medicine at Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health & Addictions Program, to learn more about addictions services available to Nova Scotians, in particular the Recovery Support Centre.

A well-known Vancouver street artist is one of a number of people going to Thailand to kick drugs. As Kristen Robinson reports, some addiction experts say b-c could learn a lesson from the Thai model.

It’s National Addictions Awareness Week. Dietitian Nicole Fetterly talks about her journey of recovery and the role nutrition played in it.

A new report from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth paints a picture of the state of addictions services for young people in the province and what needs to change.

Those working at a clinic offering opioid replacement therapy in Fredericton says they’re receiving backlash from the community. As the need for harm reduction services grows in New Brunswick, so does frustration from neighbouring businesses. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

We speak with Dr. Jill Murphy to tell us about her role as Endowed Research Chair in Mental Health and Addictions at StFX, and Susan Mullin, president & CEO, QEII Foundation, also speaks to how the foundation supports research programs such as this one.

A Kelowna woman with a tragic story is speaking out about the lack of affordable addiction treatment centres in the Okanagan area. She says the government-funded options are hard to get into and the others are priced out of reach for most. Victoria Femia has more.

A clinic helping people recover from opioid use disorder is shutting its doors in Moncton. The Cameron Street Clinic will be shutting down operations in the new year because of a shortage of doctors special in addiction treatment. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

A new report claims to know how long it takes a TikTok user to get addicted to the app and have you ever wanted to own the Batmobile? Well now you can, sort of. We talk tech news with Mike Agerbo.

As the opioid and homelessness crises rage on, a Peterborough grassroots organization is working to make a positive impact. ‘A Right to Heal’ offers outpatient addiction treatment services. Germain Ma visits the space to why the organization’s approach is unique.

WATCH: Coun. Randy Donauer explains the funding increase and why it was needed to support ongoing renovations for the temporary shelter at 210 Pacific Ave. Donauer says this delays opening the shelter into March or April of 2025.

First responders continue to be inundated with vacant building fires and one advocate says addiction is one of the main issues.

Vancouver street artist Jamie Hardy, who goes by Smokey D, describes how he has transformed his life and tackled his drug addiction after being offered sponsored treatment to the Hills Rehab in Thailand. The Vancouver-based artist says the months-long program offered him treatment that he was unable to find in Canada.

New Brunswick’s child, youth and seniors advocate is criticizing the former government’s process, or lack thereof, in funding a Christian addictions treatment centre. As Anna Mandin reports, Kelly Lamrock is raising concerns about the potential impactions of the decision when it comes to other social programs.

The former Blaine Higgs government is facing criticism from the province’s child, youth and seniors advocate over the process used in funding a Christian addictions treatment centre. Also tonight, a meeting between a local non-profit in Saint John and provincial leaders honed in on the issue of affordable home ownership.

Three people in Montreal have been arrested after an anti-NATO, pro-Palestinian protest turned violent on November 22. Mike Armstrong reports on the widespread condemnation of the violence; whom Montreal’s mayor is blaming for things getting out of control; the additional arrests expected; and why two coffee shops are in the crosshairs.

Canada is pledging another $50 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank. It comes as United Nations (UN) human rights officials warn that the already terrible conditions are deteriorating further, as the winter months approach. Heather Yourex-West explains.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday that Canada will be providing an additional $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Hussen said the aid will be delivered through the United Nations (UN), the International Red Cross (IRC) and other non-governmental organizations.

The Red Road Lodge at the corner of Main and Logan provides a safe haven for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.