Moms Stop the Harm

• B.C. advocates say relaxed drug offence penalties not enough amid deadly supply

  Last week, the federal government introduced a bill that would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Saskatchewan moms want more done to curb overdose deaths

  Moms Stop the Harm, a group of parents who lost children to overdoses, wants Saskatoon's city council to join their call to the federal government for more action.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Saskatoon man biking to Vancouver to raise money and awareness for opioid crisis

  Iliajah Pidskalny, 25, will battle winter conditions, biking over 1,600 kilometres to raise money and awareness for the opioid crisis.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Advocates say more needs to be done to prevent overdose deaths in Saskatchewan

  As drug-related deaths continue to reach record levels in Saskatchewan, many say urgent action is needed now.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
• Lethbridge group sets up unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Galt Gardens

  Four people used the pop up site Friday night, and there were no overdoses. The group plans to set up again Saturday night in Galt Gardens.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2020
• Lethbridge’s high-traffic supervised consumption site closes its doors

  “At a time when we're seeing record numbers of overdose deaths in Canada, this is a time we need to be expanding and scaling up our supervised consumption and harm reduction services."

  Aug 31, 2020
• Photo shoot honours overdose victims as Piikani Nation sees spike in substance-related deaths

  Individuals and families gathered on the Piikani Nation, holding photographs of loved-ones lost to substance abuse.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
• Alberta government reiterates support for naloxone kits after concerns it may enable some drug users

  Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Jason Luan reiterates his support for naloxone kits after hearing concerns from parents.

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2019
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• 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.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2019
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• Rallies held ahead of motion on the future of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site

  The debate continues around Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site with a motion heading to council on Monday about the future of the site.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2019