Addiction
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Eby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who are mentally illDavid Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.PoliticsSep 15
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Ban on supervised consumption sites closes locations Ford government previously approvedThe 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.HealthAug 21
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Saskatchewan MP blames federal government for crime, homelessness and addiction problemsSaskatoon West MP Brad Redekopp wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blaming his government's policies for issues like crime, homelessness and addiction.PoliticsAug 6
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Poilievre ‘perpetuating myths’ about supervised consumption sites: Prairie Harm ReductionPrairie Harm Reduction is responding to federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments on supervised consumption sites, arguing they're not based on research.HealthJul 30
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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.CanadaJul 20
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on opioid crisisA report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario calls for more action from the province to tackle the opioid crisis that saw 2,300 people die in 2023 alone.HealthJul 10
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Forced to choose between their pets and health, some in B.C. forego drug treatmentA B.C. charity says a shortage of safe care options for pets has left many people with addictions avoiding or delaying treatment because it means breaking up their family.HealthJul 4
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She overcame addiction. Now, this Canadian is motivating others to get soberAfter "hitting rock bottom" after a night of partying, Nova Scotia's Danielle Megaffin realized she needed to make serious changes. Now she's using her story to help others.LifestyleJun 14
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‘Building connection’: Man on addiction recovery journey shares path to healingJune marks Men's Mental Health Month, and one man is marking it by celebrating his road to recovery. He says he owes it to a Winnipeg program that has gifted him with connection.HealthJun 12
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Woman who overcame addiction now dying of cancer: ‘I’ve got one last fight’A Calgary woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a life-long battle with addiction says she is ready for her last fight and has one final wish.CanadaJun 3
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