Needle

• ‘Needle attacks’ reported at music festival in Montreal, police investigating

  According to authorities, at least six individuals reported feeling a sudden, sharp prick on their backs while standing in the crowd.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2025
  
• Victoria cop stabbed with needle as police revive overdose victim

  Police said the incident happened around 8:30 p.m., as patrol officers were called to help a person who was overdosing on Mason Street.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2023
  
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• Sarnia, Ont. woman facing charges after allegedly assaulting multiple homeowners

  In the late afternoon on Friday, a woman arrived at an address in the area of Devine Street and Queen Street and removed a Canadian flag from the resident's porch, police say.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2022
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• Plan to expand prison needle exchange programs moves forward despite pandemic delays

  The needle exchange programs are in addition to the country's only prison-based ``overdose prevention service,'' which began operating in 2019.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
• Manitoba parents eager to book COVID-19 vaccine appointment for kids Monday

  A Winnipeg mom breathes sigh of relief as her kids become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine Monday. Plus, pharmacies gear up for a busy week of vaccinating children.

  News

  Nov 20, 2021
• Regina non-profit launches app to help with cleanup of discarded needles

  The AIDS Program South Saskatchewan (APSS) Report Needles app officially launches Thursday.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
• ‘I was shaking’: Okanagan Ebus passenger pricked by needle

  The company said it has made changes as a result.

  Consumer

  Mar 1, 2021
• Lethbridge recycling employees pricked by improperly disposed needles

  “Dozens of times, we've found needles in the recycling. That's a really big concern when that happens, especially when it punctures someone's skin.”

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2020
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• Lethbridge patrol notes increased overdoses, needle debris since ARCHES closure

  On Aug. 31, ARCHES closed its doors -- no longer providing supervised consumption, needle collection or any of its numerous outreach services in Lethbridge. 

  Health

  Sep 14, 2020
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• 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