In an effort to reduce the harmful amount of used drug equipment from remaining on the streets, Mainline sparked an initiative to put needle drop boxes throughout the area to increase access to safe disposal methods.

The event is put on by AIDS Saskatoon and OUTSaskatoon to raise awareness around AIDS and HIV while also supporting prevention and education programs.

One of 30 physicians calling for the government to act further to combat Saskatchewan's HIV epidemic says he's seen new cases rise over the past two years.