Addictions

• Saskatoon complex needs facility provides alternative to police cells, ERs for people at risk

  The provincial government says its complex needs shelter in Saskatoon was designed to provide a medically supervised and secure place where police may bring individuals.

  Health

  Jun 4
  
• Saskatchewan passes law on involuntary drug treatment

  Addictions Minister Lori Carr says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment. 

  Health

  May 6
  
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• Saskatchewan ‘taking step backwards’ in addiction policy, says researcher

  As Saskatchewan policymakers tout their recovery-focused approach to dealing with the addictions crisis, a public health expert says the province needs to adopt holistic policies.

  Canada

  Apr 24
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• Lack of affordable housing, addictions driving homelessness in Winnipeg: report

  The point-in-time count, first conducted in 2015, attempts to measure and understand the circumstances of the city's homeless population.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 28, 2025
• Saskatchewan harm reduction workers want voice in new rehab model

  After a year-long addiction recovery care partnership with Alberta and Ontario, Saskatchewan is looking to expand the model more widely and harm reduction workers want a voice.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2025
• Point Douglas residents question proposed consumption site location

  The proposed location for the site is 200 Disraeli Freeway. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness minister Bernadette Smith says the site will include supports.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2025
• B.C. ‘full speed ahead’ on involuntary care, aims to open 2 facilities by spring

  Speaking Tuesday, Eby said facilities at the Surrey Pretrial Centre and at the Alouette Correctional Facility in Maple Ridge will be the first such centres to come online.

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2025
• Voices of youth living with addictions highlighted in Manitoba child advocate report

  Some of the concerns include limited access to services, long wait-lists, geographic barriers, and a lack of integrated mental health support and harm reduction services. 

  Health

  Nov 28, 2024
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• 25 new officers as Calgary police expands Community Engagement Response Team

  The hope is to work alongside social service agencies to connect people with services and supports available for those experiencing homelessness and addiction.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
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• ‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta

  Hundreds of motorcycles paraded through the streets in and around Calgary Saturday in support of addiction recovery. It's the 16th year Fresh Start Recovery has hosted the event.

  Features

  Aug 24, 2024