Addictions

• Manitoba child advocate sees ‘significant’ increase in calls for youth addictions

  Manitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth is calling on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy.

  Health

  Apr 16
  
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, April 16

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.

  Canada

  Apr 16
  
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• Gambling on your Super Bowl team? ‘Stick to your limits,’ expert warns

  As Super Bowl weekend arrives, an expert warns of the risks of gambling, especially in the era of betting apps. It can be fun, but it's important to stick to your limits.

  Health

  Feb 9
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• 50 years of Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres: Helping people recover from addictions

  The Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres have been helping people recover for 50 years.

  Features

  Dec 23, 2023
• Could gambling help Manitoba address its deficit? Heads turn after MBLL mandate

  Earlier this week, the NDP mandated MBLL to 'lift the pause on gaming expansion.' The ask has people wondering if this is a provincial move to climb out of over $1 billion in debt.

  Economy

  Dec 14, 2023
• Calgary Dream Centre CEO retires after 20 years, urges compassion for people struggling with addiction

  Jim Moore is the CEO and one of the founders of the Dream Centre, a faith-based recovery organization, connected to the First Assembly Church.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2023
• Warnings and self discharges a result of new Emergency Wellness Centre rules

  Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand gave an update on the Emergency Wellness Centre after it had announced that people continuing to use drugs would be turned away.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
• Saskatoon homelessness report highlights the demographic and leading causes

  A report on Saskatoon homelessness population delved into the demographic, as well as some of the main contributors.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Red Pheasant Cree Nation declares emergency after 7 suspected ODs reported in one day

  Red Pheasant Cree Nation called for a coordinated response to a cluster of suspected overdoses on Friday. Chief Lux Benson said multiple stakeholders need to be involved.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2023
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• Decrease in toxic drug deaths in Alberta should not be celebrated: expert

  So far, 937 Albertans died from the toxic drug supply in 2023, a 15.97 increase compared to the same time period last year.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2023