needles
Child finds discarded syringe at Toronto school: police
Police said a child found a discarded syringe in the playground area at the back of Montrose Junior Public School at about 8:45 a.m. Monday. Continue reading
3 children taken to hospital after picking up syringes near Toronto school
“Children should be advised to not touch syringes and to notify an adult immediately. Adults should then exercise caution if they d ecide to remove the syringe, and call 311 to request a pick up.” Continue reading
Discarded needles prompt calls for safe injection sites, more addictions supports in N.B.
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Two advocacy groups in the Moncton area say more supports are needed to help control what they say is a growing problem: the number of needles found in the region. Continue reading
Bear Clan calls on City of Winnipeg to hire organization to clean up used needles
Needles are found every day in Winnipeg and the Bear Clan Patrol is increasingly feeling the pressure to clean them up. Continue reading
Penticton’s inaugural needle sweep produces results
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A group of concerned parents in Penticton took to the city’s streets and parks to clean up used needles. Continue reading
Growing calls to combat discarded needles in Penticton after child allegedly poked in park
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Danni Hyde is calling on the city to improve public safety in parks and beaches. Continue reading
Needles and blood found in Kelowna vehicle after overnight theft
Police are reminding the public to lock their vehicles after a local car was broken into. Continue reading
Edmonton installs 23 new safe needle disposal boxes
Nearly two dozen new safe needle disposal boxes have been installed in locations throughout Edmonton. Continue reading
Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“We have individuals who are injecting themselves on a school property at the start of the school day,” said Wendy Hyer, superintendent of schools. Continue reading
‘It smells like a dirty bathroom’: Stench in Vancouver parkades prompts calls for relief
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
A Vancouver businessman says more public washrooms are needed in the city to keep human waste out of the public parkades. Continue reading