Drug Crisis
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Winnipeg streets seeing increase of deadly opioid cocktailsOvershadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitobans may be unaware of the other health crisis, with Winnipeg meth and deadly opioid cocktail use surging.HealthAug 26, 2020
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Temporary mobile overdose prevention site opens outside Lethbridge Shelter and Resource CentreAccording to Alberta Health, the site currently employs 22 staff through Alberta Health Services, and will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 4 a.m.HealthAug 17, 2020
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Lethbridge community still ‘in the dark’ 1 month since ARCHES auditThe provincial government pulled its funding from ARCHES in July after an audit revealed financial irregularities.HealthAug 13, 2020
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B.C. government pauses bill that would allow hospitals to keep young people after drug overdosesMental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy says the government is managing a number of bills and wasn't able to get this one through before the end of the session this week.HealthJul 27, 2020
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Oneida Nation of the Thames women take stand against drugs in their communityOver 60 people, the majority of whom were women, participated in the demonstration on Friday afternoon.CanadaJul 10, 2020
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Methamphetamine use on the rise, city in ‘crisis’: AIDS Saskatoon“If you don’t believe in safe consumption sites, you’re basically advocating for people to die,” a front-line worker says.HealthJul 9, 2020
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First Nations Health Authority sees spike in overdose deaths among Indigenous peopleThe First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) says the province's opioid crisis continues to disproportionately impact Indigenous communities.HealthJul 6, 2020
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Governor general highlights ‘complicated’ overdose issue while touring Vancouver prevention siteJulie Payette said multiple solutions are needed to solve the overdose crisis that continues to plague B.C. and the rest of Canada.Feb 22, 2020
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Alberta government confirms $11M for Lethbridge supportive housing"[What is] more important is [that] we make it happen for the city of Lethbridge and for the people who are looking for a secure and safe place to stay."Jan 30, 2020
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Province to announce funds for supportive housing in Lethbridge"If people are housed, ultimately they can be supported."Jan 29, 2020
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