Addiction

• 75-bed Blood Tribe Recovery Community to open in 2026

  The Blood Tribe Recovery Community will take a culture-first approach to addiction treatment, aiming to bring its clientele back to their roots.

  Health

  Feb 27
  
• Psychology behind addiction may explain Alberta teen’s suspected overdose death

  The suspected overdose death of a Lethbridge teen whose body was found on a city street on Boxing Day, and his mom's criminal charges, is putting a spotlight on addiction.

  Crime

  Feb 6
  
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• Regina holiday fundraiser to support those in addiction treatment

  The holidays aren't always the easiest time of year for people, and one regina recovery facility is looking to brighten the spirits of client’s days before Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2024
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• ‘Not working’: B.C. police chiefs withdraw support for decriminalization

  We're getting more insight from one of B.C.'s top police officers on the dramatic about-face by police chiefs to withdraw their support for drug decriminalization.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2024
• Flood of groups indicate interest in running Ford government addiction hubs

  An initial process for those interested in opening new government-funded addiction centres saw just over 80 groups indicating they planned to try and get involved.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2024
• Eby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who are mentally ill

  David Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2024
• Ban on supervised consumption sites closes locations Ford government previously approved

  The majority of supervised consumption sites ordered to close by the province were approved and funded by the Ford government at the beginning of its mandate.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2024
• Saskatchewan MP blames federal government for crime, homelessness and addiction problems

  Saskatoon West MP Brad Redekopp wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blaming his government's policies for issues like crime, homelessness and addiction.

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2024
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• Poilievre ‘perpetuating myths’ about supervised consumption sites: Prairie Harm Reduction

  Prairie Harm Reduction is responding to federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments on supervised consumption sites, arguing they're not based on research.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2024
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• Alberta town takes action fighting crime, addressing homelessness, addiction issues

  “We want to send a message that if you're going to stay in Cold Lake, you have to behave," said Mayor Craig Copeland.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2024