Calgary Opioid Crisis

• Calgary’s housing crisis: Those left behind share their stories

  According to the Calgary Homeless Foundation, there are more than 1,900 people on the waitlist for placement in affordable housing in the city.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
  
• Alberta’s opioid poisoning crisis approaching deadly record, data shows

  Alberta is on track to see its deadliest year for opioid deaths ever.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2021
  
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• Calgary’s supervised consumption site at Sheldon Chumir centre to close, services being relocated

  The Sheldon Chumir site has been the source of contention in recent years, with police and those living in the area reporting an increase in crime linked to the facility. 

  Health

  May 27, 2021
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• Calgary first responders see 250% spike in opioid-related calls in 2017

  The Calgary Fire Department said it's seen a 250 per cent increase in opioid-related calls in the past year.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2017