Pilot project to combat opioid crisis using HIV-reduction strategies expands across B.C.
Following a successful pilot project in Vancouver, an overdose prevention program is now rolling out province-wide. Continue reading
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Little Elves Foundation brings gifts to those living with HIV-AIDS
The foundation has given away more than 50,000 gifts to people with HIV-AIDS since it started the drive 27 years ago. Continue reading
Saskatoon Tribal Council improving harm reduction services
Saskatoon Tribal Council’s harm reduction program is getting a boost from a funding agreement to help reduce the spread of blood-borne infections. Continue reading
British lawmaker reveals to parliament he is HIV positive
A British lawmaker revealed he was HIV positive during an emotional speech to parliament on Thursday to mark the upcoming World AIDS day. Continue reading
Sask. distributing safe inhalation supplies to drug users in an effort to reduce HIV
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Drug users will now have access to safer inhalation supplies, in an effort curb HIV rates in Saskatchewan which are the highest in the country. Continue reading
Sherwood Park grannies helping African grandmothers raising orphaned children: ‘We feel a connection with them’
“We had heard about the needs of the African grandmothers, and most of us firmly believe that had we been born in Africa 75 years ago, their story would be our own.” Continue reading
Hundreds show up to support Saskatoon AIDS walk
By Angie Mellen Digital Broadcast Journalist
The event is put on by AIDS Saskatoon and OUTSaskatoon to raise awareness around AIDS and HIV while also supporting prevention and education programs. Continue reading
Newly diagnosed HIV cases in Sask. increase for third straight year
There were 177 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Saskatchewan in 2017, up from 170 the year before. Continue reading
Sask. AIDS worker calls for more drug pipes to combat high HIV rates
Jason Mercredi of AIDS Saskatoon said there aren’t any pipes available as a means of harm reduction in Saskatchewan. The province says that is because local organization’s assessments have not indicated a need. Continue reading
HIV could become more common as federal funding shifts away from health organizations: advocates
Nova Scotia has already recorded approximately 16 new cases of HIV in the first six months of 2018, which is a number usually seen over the course of a year. Continue reading