Barrie Opioid Problem

• Barrie council approves location for supervised consumption site

  Before the location of 11 Innisfil St. was approved by council, members heard a slew of deputations both in support of and in opposition of the site.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2021
  
• Police warn of dangerous green drug circulating in Barrie, Ont.

  Police say the drug is potent enough to require multiple applications of naloxone.

  Health

  May 18, 2021
  
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• Opioid crisis worsens in Simcoe Muskoka amid COVID-19 pandemic, health unit says

  The opioid crisis in Simcoe County and Muskoka is worsening as the region continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the local health unit says.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2020
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• Barrie residents divided over supervised consumption site: report

  Nearly half of Barrie residents that responded to a community consultation survey about a supervised injection site indicated that opening a facility would be helpful to the city.

  Health

  May 10, 2019