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Victoria cop stabbed with needle as police revive overdose victimPolice said the incident happened around 8:30 p.m., as patrol officers were called to help a person who was overdosing on Mason Street.CrimeMar 13, 2023
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Sarnia, Ont. woman facing charges after allegedly assaulting multiple homeownersIn 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.CrimeAug 8, 2022
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Plan to expand prison needle exchange programs moves forward despite pandemic delaysThe needle exchange programs are in addition to the country's only prison-based ``overdose prevention service,'' which began operating in 2019.CanadaAug 2, 2022
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Manitoba parents eager to book COVID-19 vaccine appointment for kids MondayA 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.NewsNov 20, 2021
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Regina non-profit launches app to help with cleanup of discarded needlesThe AIDS Program South Saskatchewan (APSS) Report Needles app officially launches Thursday.CanadaMar 30, 2021
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‘I was shaking’: Okanagan Ebus passenger pricked by needleThe company said it has made changes as a result.ConsumerMar 1, 2021
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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.”EnvironmentOct 8, 2020
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Lethbridge patrol notes increased overdoses, needle debris since ARCHES closureOn Aug. 31, ARCHES closed its doors -- no longer providing supervised consumption, needle collection or any of its numerous outreach services in Lethbridge.HealthSep 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
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Man pricked by uncapped needle in Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park: policeThe park is one of several in Victoria that have seen homeless encampments develop in recent months.CrimeAug 23, 2020
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