Drug Addictions

• Alberta’s Smith calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

  Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, who recently resigned her position with AHS' Indigenous Wellness Core, said it's up to both Ottawa and Alberta to respond to the drug crisis. 

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2023
  
• Bennett backs supervised consumption sites day after Manitoba bill on licensing them

  The federal minister of mental health and addictions says she is concerned some may misunderstand the role harm reduction plays in reducing overdose deaths.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2023
  
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• Saskatchewan continues talk about drug decriminalization following start of B.C. trial

  The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police president said there are no plans to decriminalize drugs in the province, but it has been a conversation among authorities.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
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• Kelowna mom calling for safe drug supply as toxic drug deaths continue to climb

  The B.C. Coroners Service released its monthly report on Thursday, stating that 158 British Columbians died from an overdose in March, up 41 per cent from the same month last year.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• Concerns grow over future of addictions treatment services in Penticton

  The heartbroken mother sought out help at Pathways herself, attending a grief counselling program for parents of children who have died of overdose or suicide.

  News

  Mar 8, 2021
• Record number of Alberta opioid deaths in 2018 taking its toll on Calgary firefighters​

  The latest numbers from Alberta Health show that more people died last year from opioid overdoses than the previous year.

  Health

  Mar 24, 2019
• Federal court dismisses request for judicial review of 3 Edmonton supervised injection sites

  A federal court judge has dismissed an Edmonton business association's application for a review into the decision to allow three supervised consumption sites to operate in the city's core.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2019
• Calgary addictions recovery centre gets $7M from Alberta government

  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced a $7-million investment towards the Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Calgary.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2017