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‘Not just numbers’: Manitoba recognizes victims, front-line workers in ongoing overdose crisisAhead of International Overdose Awareness Day Saturday, the province says there were 171 drug poisoning deaths between January and April of this year alone.Global News at 6 WinnipegAug 30
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Montreal families, safe drug use advocates calling for more preventionOn the eve of International Overdose Awareness Day, many families and advocates are commemorating the lives lost and hoping for change. They say more needs to be done to tackle the opioid overdose crisis.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Aug 30
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘urgent action’ to address opioid crisisThe Ontario Chamber of Commerce is calling for urgent action to address the opioid crisis. As Germain Ma reports, as deaths and overdoses continue in Peterborough, some businesses continue to deal with everything from confrontations to cleanup.HealthMay 27
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Global National: Aug. 15Nearly a year after actor Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose, five people have now been charged in the death of the ‘Friends’ star, including his personal assistant and two doctors. How prosecutors are alleging the group “took advantage” of Perry’s past struggles with substance abuse and addiction for profit. At least 34 officers from the Department...Global NationalAug 15
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B.C. backtracking on drug decriminalization spurs advocates’ fears of worsening crisisThe British Columbia government is banning all illicit drug use in public spaces, reversing course on its decriminalization policy that was intended to tackle the province’s overdose crisis. Neetu Garcha explains why B.C. is backtracking, and why advocates are worried recriminalizing drugs won’t solve the worsening emergency.Global NationalApr 29
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Global National: April 29Both Israel and Hamas are being urged to agree on a new ceasefire proposal which would pause the fighting for 40 days in exchange for the return of up to 33 hostages. The growing pressure on all sides to bring an end to the suffering and hostility, and the mounting pro-Palestinian protests on Canadian campuses....Global NationalApr 29
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Impact of toxic drug crisis on studentsThe tragic overdose death of a University of Victoria student has created more urgency to explain the importance of the drug crisis in both universities and high schools. Guy Felicella talks about some of his advocacy in schools and why students are more aware than ever.Global News Morning BCMay 19
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Overdose death of UVic student fuel debate in B.C. legislatureThe circumstances around the overdose death of an 18-year-old student from the University of Victoria is fueling debate in the B.C. legislature. Keith Baldrey has more on this tragedy and why it’s yet another example of the toxic drug crisis in this province.Global News at Noon BCMay 17
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Call for more grief support for families of overdoses victimsA young B.C. girl is speaking out about her personal tragedy, and calling for more supports for grieving families who have lost loved ones to the province’s drug overdose crisis. Cassidy Mosconi reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 10
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Belleville Requesting Funding for Overdose CrisisBelleville, Ont., Mayor Neil Ellis says the city desperately needs more funding from the Ontario government to help with the worsening overdose crisis. The mayor joins Candace Daniel with what the community is facing.Global News Morning TorontoFeb 21
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Report sheds light on Nanaimo’s worsening overdose crisisAmid B.C.’s toxic drug crisis, Nanaimo has been dealing with an alarming escalation of overdoses in the city’s downtown core. Kylie Stanton reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 21
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‘We can’t wait’: Belleville says provincial cash for overdose crisis is too lowBelleville’s mayor says the Ontario government is not coming through with funding to help with the community’s ongoing overdose crisis, leaving the city with no other choice but to cover the costs itself. Global’s Darryn Davis has the latest.CanadaFeb 21
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Focus Ontario: Ontario Post Secondary BluesOntario’s colleges and universities are facing financial turmoil – we’re looking at the reason and what can be done about it. The Ford Government backtracks on Bill 124 – the cost to taxpayers. And, an alarming new discovery in Canada’s worsening overdose crisis.Focus OntarioFeb 17
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Belleville declares addiction, mental health and homelessness emergencyMayor Neil Ellis says the provincial and federal governments need to come up with a plan to deal with the growing crisis. Belleville has had over 20 overdoses in the last two days.CanadaFeb 8
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Health Matters: B.C. chief coroner leaving office, says provincial government did not properly handle overdose crisisBritish Columbia’s chief coroner says she’s leaving office frustrated and disappointed at the provincial government’s response to the overdose crisis that is killing thousands every year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 13, 2023.Health MattersDec 13, 2023
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Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres helps people heal from addictions(From Dec. 23, 2023) Alberta’s opioid crisis has proven deadly and drug users and the health system continue to struggle with more and more overdoses. There’s a push to find new ways to battle the addictions problem in Alberta. The Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres has been helping people recover for 50 years. Sarah Komadina takes...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 28, 2023
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MPs targeted by pro Palestine protestersIf you are a Liberal Member of Parliament in public in Vancouver these days, chances are you are going to draw a crowd of protesters. With the violence escalating in Gaza, Pro-Palestinian activists have been targeting government members, including the Prime Minister. The latest was at a forum to discuss ways to address the overdose...Global News Hour at 6Nov 19, 2023
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More cocaine is being used in Canada amid drug overdose crisis: StatCanThe use of cocaine is increasing in Canada, data shows, amid a growing crisis of drug overdose and substance abuse resulting in deaths and hospitalizations. Naomi Barghiel has the details.CanadaNov 4, 2023
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On the front lines of Montreal’s opioid crisisThe opioid crisis in Montreal is not showing any signs of slowing down. Statistics obtained by Global News indicate that the number of overdoses recorded by paramedics so far this year is on pace to set a new record. First responders are being pushed to the brink responding to calls and making split-second decisions to...CanadaOct 6, 2023
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Youth overdose crisis in spotlight with school returningAs students go back to school, where influence by friends is higher, drug prevention organizations are urging parents, caregivers and schools to take action.Sep 5, 2023