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Peterborough residents gathered in Millennium Park on Friday to remember lives lost to drug poisoning. Marc Woodhouse has more on the memorial event, and what the latest data tells us about the local opioid crisis.

Another somber gathering for harm reduction advocates as they continue their fight to stop the toxic drug crisis that has claimed so many lives. Kristen Robinson reports.

Sunday is International Overdose Awareness Day, when family and friends remember those lost to the toxic drug crisis. And while everyone agrees they are all senseless, preventable deaths, there’s still debate on possible solutions to prevent others from succumbing to the epidemic. Julia Foy reports.

A group of grieving families have come together to ensure their loved ones, who have died from drug poisonings are not forgotten. Quinn Ohler has more on the changes they hope to see to prevent future tragedies. 

Workers mark Labour Day in B.C., as one of the province’s biggest public sector unions prepares for Tuesday picket lines. Advocates talk recovery and safer supply as the province marks International Overdose Awareness Day.

Crews called out to a brush fire that sparked close to homes in White Rock. Uncertainty lingers on what may happen if unionized B.C. public service workers go on strike this week. People across B.C. mark International Overdose Awareness Day, to remember those lost due to the toxic drug crisis.

An overnight homicide in Vaughan on Saturday has sent shockwaves through the community. A man was found dead inside a home, and multiple suspects remain at large. Lexy Benedict is tracking the story. Plus, Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and a group of grieving families is working to ensure their loved ones are not...

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Today is International Overdose Awareness Day; are the election party platforms dealing with the climate change issue; Peterborough Petes hockey training camp begins today; 7 day weather outlook.

B.C. drug advocacy groups are marching Thursday for International Overdose Awareness Day.

March 6 is Black Balloon Day, an international event that raises awareness to overdose deaths.

Dozens of people gathered in Halifax today to honor the lives of those lost to overdose deaths in a world-wide event on Aug. 31. As Alexa MacLean reports, for many it offers an opportunity to heal by connecting them with others who have been impacted by drug-related loss.

Denisa Gavan-Koop of the Addictions Foundation Manitoba discusses the prevalence of opioid use in Manitoba, and fighting the stigma surrounding drug-relate deaths.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. For 31 families in Peterborough, 2022 brings a particularly tragic connection to this day. That is how many families have lost someone to overdose this year, so far in the city of...

Flag raising at Peterborough City Hall for International Overdose Awareness Day; Peterborough Police Service provide update on 2022 fatal shooting; Peterborough paramedic switches careers to better her mental health; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.

To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Health Matters reporter Su-Ling Goh talked to public health and addiction specialist Dr. Hakique Virani about what needs to change when it comes to treating people addicted to drugs like fentanyl.

August 30 is International Overdose Awareness Day and to help mark the event, the Alberta government heard from people whose lives have been devastated by addictions. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, one common concern is the struggle to find long term help for loved ones caught in the struggle.

Fri, Aug 31: About 65 people took to Halifax’s streets on Friday to draw attention to the need for better programs to help drug users and people who have died from drug overdoses. Steve Silva reports.

Plans are in the works to build more than 1,000 social and affordable housing units in Quebec over the next few years. On the eve of International Overdose Awareness Day, many families and advocates are commemorating the lives lost and hoping for change.

Thu, Aug 31: Thursday marked International Overdose Awareness Day and organizers of one Calgary event say the Alberta NDP has to do more to help with the opioid crisis. Gary Bobrovitz reports.