Addiction
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Province funds $1.8M for pre-treatment programs for addictions recovery in CalgaryAlberta Mental Health and Addictions Minister Nicholas Milliken announced during a Friday news conference that the money will create 240 new addiction recovery spaces annually.Health7 hours
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New Indigenous-led addictions clinic in Winnipeg to focus on culturally-relevant treatmentThe province is spending $893,000 on the new Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic, expected to open this spring at the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre.HealthJan 24
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Guelph mayor hopes new tax could provide funding for mental health, addiction and homelessnessCam Guthrie proposes a 1.5 increase in the levy that would help cover costs for programs, due to what he calls provincial inaction.PoliticsJan 15
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‘It’s not going to be easy’: B.C.-born former actor shares hopes for detox and recoveryBernie Coulson, who once shared the screen with an Oscar winner says he's overwhelmed at the outpouring of support since appearing on a Global News broadcast last month.HealthJan 10
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New mental health and addictions unit at B.C.’s Peace Arch Hospital sitting idleThe new mental health and substance use facility at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock was built as a part of Phase 2 of a multi-million dollar emergency department upgrade.HealthJan 9
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Edmonton family seeks answers in homeless camp death of Ross Gladue: ‘He was a human being’'We want answers. We want justice. You know, he was a human being, whether he was on the street or not — it doesn't change anything.'CrimeJan 6
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Trespass notices issued to homeless campers at Belle Park in Kingston, Ont.Unhoused individuals living in Belle Park in Kingston were served with eviction notices Friday. City staff say they are working with community partners to relocate those affected.LifestyleJan 6
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Advocates propose paying most vulnerable $20/day to enter drug treatmentThe $600 per month would go into people’s pockets and not towards food or accommodation costs, giving them something to work with when they leave treatment and attempt recovery.CanadaDec 31, 2022
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From Hollywood to Hastings: Vancouver actor recounts struggle with addiction and recoveryIn part one of a Global News series on the struggles of those living on the Downtown Eastside, a Vancouver man's journey shows how hard it is to get out of a cycle of addiction.HealthDec 29, 2022
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Quebec judge authorizes class-action lawsuit against ‘addictive’ Fortnite video gameJustice Sylvain Lussier issued the ruling on Wednesday after hearing arguments in July regarding the 2019 class-action request from three parents.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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