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As we reported last week, Belleville is still under a state of emergency, first declared in early 2024 after a rash of overdoses shined a light on the opioid crisis in smaller communities. Now, the city is taking new Steps to tackle addiction, mental health, and homelessness. Jesse Reynolds has more.

As the nation grapples with the ongoing opioid drug crisis, naloxone has emerged as a critical tool for reversing the effects of an overdose. However, accessing a kit and learning how to administer it can feel overwhelming. Chris Schmied, Director of Learning, Training, and Skills Development at St. John Ambulance, joins Ross Hull to provide...

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.

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.

After a brief reprieve, overdose numbers are hitting record levels again in Saskatoon. In the span of three days, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 30 overdose calls.

WATCH: Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride with an update on evade police and use of force reports and what progress is being made on drugs circulating the city in Saskatoon’s overdose crisis.

As Saskatoon still grapples with an overdose crisis, Saskatchewan universities are making sure staff and students have the help they need.

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

After shutting down for a few weeks in response to the overdose crisis, two Saskatoon libraries are set to reopen soon after a complete refresh.

Despite the province saying support is on the way for Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatoon’s safe drug consumption site says they are yet to receive any help.

Saskatoon has faced an alarming increase in overdoses over the last month, but how are the city and province addressing the issue?

The parents of a Vancouver teen who died of an overdose in November spent what would have been his 17th birthday at his high school to remember him and raise awareness about the toxic drug crisis.

Premier Doug Ford and his health minister took to social media to celebrate the opening of nine locations they claim will help address the overdose crisis. However, confusion surrounds the timing of promised funding, with some locations stating they’re not yet operational as advertised. Matthew Bingley reports.

WATCH: Mayor Cynthia Block discusses the drug overdose crisis along with the city’s homelessness action plan, and property assessment tracking and tax ratio.

B.C.’s new chief coroner is calling for a more strategic approach to the province’s overdose crisis and other preventable deaths, including intimate partner violence. It’s a move supported by Battered Women’s Support Services. We speak with Executive Director Angela Marie MacDougall about possible reforms

With an overdose crisis looming over Saskatoon, the Frances Morrison Central and Dr. Freda Ahenakew libraries have closed their doors until April 13th.

This week the province implemented the provincial emergency operations centre in response to the overdose crisis and those on the front lines are grateful for this action.

As Canada grapples with an overdose crisis, the Sophia Recovery Centre in New Brunswick is working to make a difference for women in the province. As Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla tells us, a recent federal funding boost is set to help the centre address growing demand and better, long-term support.

Doctors on Vancouver Island are increasing the pressure on a health ministry they say is slow to respond to the crisis of people dying of illicit drugs. They set up an unsanctioned overdose prevention site outside one of the island’s largest hospitals. And as Paul Johnson reports, this won’t be their last setup.