Interior Health defends pausing Vernon overdose prevention site
While the health authority says it’s still committed to the idea, it has no timeline on when the project might move ahead. Continue reading
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Ontario court dismisses controversial brain death case
Her relatives went to court to prevent doctors from taking her off life support, arguing her Christian faith defines death as the cessation of heartbeat, not brain function. Continue reading
Online fundraiser started for families of 3 Strathmore teens who overdosed on opioids
A fundraising page has been set up on Facebook to help the families of three Strathmore, Alta., teens who overdosed on opioids last month. Continue reading
Saskatoon’s mayor weighs in on city’s drug crisis
Mayor Charlie Clark did a Saskatoon Police Service ride-a-long and attended the call of a fatal drug overdose. Continue reading
SIU closes file on October 2018 death of man in London police custody
An autopsy attributed the death to “multi-drug toxicity” from fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, trazodone, and ethanol. Continue reading
Saskatoon police issue advisory following 5 overdoses, 1 causing death
After five overdoses within 30 hours in Saskatoon, police are issuing an advisory about the risk of illegal drug use. Continue reading
Winnipeg group helping ease the pain of families who have lost loved ones to opioid overdose
A Winnipeg support group is going above an beyond to make sure those who need support get it, before it’s too late. Continue reading
Overdoses continue to take a toll, killing 119 Quebecers in three months
Over a thousand people in Quebec wind up in the emergency room for drug intoxication every month. Continue reading
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
Langley teen overdose victim would have helped others if given the chance, family says
“He would be the first one if somebody fell down to go see if they needed help, if they were hurt,” Carson Crimeni’s grandfather told Global News. Continue reading