Drug Overdoses
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RCMP, Indigenous Services Canada to work with Red Pheasant Cree NationThe RCMP will collaborate with the Red Pheasant Cree Nation following the community declared a state of emergency after several drug overdoses within a 24-hour period.CanadaOct 3
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4 in hospital after suspected spate of overdoses in MontrealMontreal police say all the people involved in the Ville-Marie borough overdoses were reacting to the same unknown substance and an investigation is underway.CanadaSep 11
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Public gains access to overdose lifesaving measures in ReginaAn initiative called Project Reportneedles.ca between two partnerships are working together on harm reduction and to provide supports to those in need.CanadaAug 23
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Alberta sees record level of EMS calls for toxic drug poisonings in 5 weeks: dataPrior to this recent spike, the previous record was established during the week of Nov. 29, 2021 when there were 276 calls.HealthJul 27
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Surge of weekend drug overdoses in Ottawa part of ongoing national crisisThe Ottawa Police Service says it responded to 19 drug-related overdoses on Saturday, and another three on Sunday morning.HealthJul 10
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Mental health, addictions front and centre at Kelowna forum as opioid crisis rages onThe 2023 Western Canada Addiction Forum taking place in Kelowna on Friday and Saturday brought together nearly 200 experts in the fields of addiction and mental health.CanadaMay 26
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Regina friendship centre testing street drugs as overdoses continueIn efforts to prevent overdosing, Regina's friendship centre is testing street drugs as it is finding an animal tranquilizer called xylazine is spreading into the opioid supply.CanadaMay 12
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Residential detox and addiction treatment site proposed in PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough will provide $200,000 for the two-year pilot project which will offer six detox and six treatment beds.HealthFeb 14
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Regina sees over 100 overdoses a month, says Board of Police Commissioners reportRecent numbers released for the city's crime statistics include data for drug overdoses and how the Regina Police Service plans to increase community reporting.CrimeJan 24
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Good Samaritan Act protects those helping in overdose, other medical emergencies: Winnipeg lawyerThe conversation around drug use and overdose prevention in Winnipeg has law enforcement reminding residents of the Good Samaritan Act.HealthJan 11
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