Barrie Supervised Consumption Site
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Barrie supervised consumption site applications submitted to province, fedsThe federal application is for an exemption under Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the provincial application is for funding approval.HealthOct 13, 2021
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Officials report increase in overdoses in Barrie, Ont., over last several daysThe region's top doctor said there's been a rise in opioid toxicity over the years and that the issue has gotten 'considerably more severe' since the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthJun 4, 2021
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Barrie council approves location for supervised consumption siteBefore 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.PoliticsJun 1, 2021
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Proposed location identified for Barrie, Ont., supervised consumption siteThe proposed site at 19 Innisfil St., is built off information acquired through an online survey, discussions with key stakeholders and virtual neighbourhood consultation sessions.HealthMay 6, 2021
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Guelph mayor writes letter urging Barrie city council to support a supervised consumption siteGuelph Mayor Cam Guthrie said in an open letter Monday that he's "done a complete 180-degree turnaround" regarding a supervised consumption site in Guelph and is urging Barrie city council to support the development of a local facility.HealthJun 24, 2019
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Barrie city council pushes back decision on local supervised consumption siteWhile most council members supported postponing the decision about the supervised consumption site, others opposed pushing it back, including Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman.PoliticsJun 4, 2019
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Barrie residents divided over supervised consumption site: reportNearly 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.HealthMay 10, 2019
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