Local groups push for more naloxone kits on Saskatoon streets
Naloxone kits are being distributed by several agencies in Saskatchewan with hopes that more awareness will help battle the ongoing opioid crisis. Continue reading
Drug Crisis
Lethbridge city council approves town hall to hear concerns about drug crisis, needle debris
Lethbridge Coun. Blaine Hyggen brought forward two motions at Tuesday’s council meeting, both dealing with the drug crisis and needle debris in the city. Continue reading
Fentanyl overdose victim’s mom wants Regina police to carry more naloxone kits
Regina police said so far in 2019, they have administered naloxone to five people, all of whom survived, Continue reading
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UCP to review funding promised to Lethbridge by NDP for supportive housing
A change of government may also mean a change in previously promised funding for Lethbridge, as the UCP place more than $11 million earmarked for supportive housing on hold for review. Continue reading
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Debate over supervised consumption sites ramps up across Alberta
Supervised consumption sites have been a hot topic in Alberta long before the last provincial election. Continue reading
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Lethbridge police chief addresses Monday’s surprise resignation
Chief Rob Davis of the Lethbridge Police Service addressed the media Tuesday, the day after his resignation was the surprise announcement of a city council meeting. Continue reading
Vancouver Overdose Prevention Society blames new drug for 16 overdoses in 2 days
The society’s director says she’s noticed a recent spike in overdoses ever since a type of psychoactive drug also known as “benzos” came on the Vancouver scene. Continue reading
B.C. study finds staggering welfare payments could curb drug use while exposing other dangers
The B.C. Centre for Substance Use said changing the payment schedule could lead to benefits, as long as it doesn’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals calling on province to stagger welfare cheques to avoid ‘Welfare Wednesday’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
First responders have seen a significant increase in overdose calls and overdose deaths on the days welfare cheques are released and the days immediately after. Continue reading
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Lethbridge receives report on community-led drug strategy
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The report marks the closing stages of Phase 2 in the city’s three-phased community-led strategy. Continue reading