Drug Addiction
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Former Toronto detective admits to taking seized opioids from police lockers for personal useToronto Police Chief James Ramer has asked the OPP to review the entire incident and any of the cases the detective worked on.CrimeFeb 18
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Vancouver coffee shop says staff harassed over public washroomThe cafe's manager said staff have had to deal with people who have passed out, discarded needles, blood, mental health episodes, human waste and regular verbal abuse.CrimeJan 20
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Saskatoon man biking to Vancouver to raise money and awareness for opioid crisisIliajah Pidskalny, 25, will battle winter conditions, biking over 1,600 kilometres to raise money and awareness for the opioid crisis.CanadaDec 30, 2020
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Alberta launches online dashboard to share substance-use dataIn July 2020, more opioid deaths were recorded than in any other month in the province's history.HealthDec 18, 2020
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Queen City Patrol hunting for a new ride after van is ‘write-off’ after crashEveryone in the vehicle walked away from the accident without any major injuries. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the van itself.CanadaDec 6, 2020
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Patients launch lawsuit to force Alberta drug treatment clinics to remain openAn Edmonton lawyer is handling a lawsuit against the province to stop the planned closure of the Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinics (iOAT).HealthOct 8, 2020
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Pop-up overdose prevention site operators fined $300 by City of LethbridgeThe Lethbridge Overdose Prevention Society received a $300 fine from the City of Lethbridge on Monday night.HealthSep 29, 2020
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Harvest House says CERB payments fueling illicit drug market in MonctonAdvocates for people struggling with addiction and homelessness in Moncton say the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit has created a slew of problems.Sep 1, 2020
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Okanagan mothers paint valley purple in honour of sons who died of drug overdosesMothers who lost their children to drug addiction are sharing their stories and painting the valley purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday.HealthAug 31, 2020
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Moncton increases downtown security as complaints about homeless population growThe City of Moncton has beefed up security in the downtown in response to complaints related to the homeless population.CanadaAug 28, 2020
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