Discarded Needles
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Parents speak out after kids find drug paraphernalia, used needles in HalifaxParents in the Halifax area are voicing concerns as children have been finding drug paraphernalia in their neighbourhoods. In one case, a child was pricked by a discarded needle.CanadaNov 26, 2024
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Vernon daycare to up security in aftermath of children’s needle pokeTheir next step will see the daycare's safety and security committee present an extensive safety plan for expanded safety measures that could further mitigate potential risk.HealthJan 13, 2023
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Saskatoon Fire Department EMS calls outpacing city population growthFire Chief Morgan Hackl says emergency medical calls in Saskatoon have climbed 25 per cent, along with calls for the department to pick up discarded needles.CanadaNov 7, 2019
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City of Penticton to study discarded needles in wake of public outcryCity council recently heard that 167,000 needles were distributed in Penticton last year.Jul 17, 2019
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Penticton city council says needle retrieval efforts need to be improvedCouncil heard that there are approximately 440 people in the Penticton area who inject drugs and one to ten per cent of needles handed out are improperly discarded.Jul 3, 2019
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Edmonton installs 23 new safe needle disposal boxesNearly two dozen new safe needle disposal boxes have been installed in locations throughout Edmonton.FeaturesJun 12, 2019
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Fire department to handle safe disposal of discarded needles in KelownaIf you find a discarded needle, city says call 250-469-8801 and select the needle collection option.HealthApr 11, 2019
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Public in Kelowna encouraged to pick up discarded needlesIn an effort to reduce the number of pickup calls, the city has a new message for its residents: don’t be afraid to pick up used needles yourself.HealthJan 11, 2019
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Disposing of used needles in SaskatoonMore than 4,600 syringes have been picked up off Saskatoon streets so far in 2018.CanadaAug 15, 2018
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First responders facing dangers from discarded needlesA Saskatoon police officer was poked by a used needle while searching a stolen vehicle, highlighting the dangers first responders face.HealthAug 13, 2018
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