Opioid Poisoning Crisis

• Troubled Transit: State of Edmonton’s LRT system frustrates, shocks riders

  Global News is exploring disorder and disturbances on Edmonton's LRT system. Riders across the city say they don't feel safe on the train or in stations.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2022
  
• Group of doctors makes opioid crisis policy recommendations to Alberta government

  How do you tackle a deadly and ongoing poisoning crisis? A group of Edmonton-area doctors has a few ideas and so too does the provincial government.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
  
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• ID required at drug use sites as Alberta’s top court dismisses challenge

  The Alberta Court of Appeal heard the emergency request on Friday after a judge denied an application earlier this month that would have immediately suspended the requirement.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2022
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• Supervised consumption site user says ID policy could be harmful to Albertans

  Alberta’s top court will hear urgent appeal on ID policy for supervised consumption services. A Calgary woman said the change could cause harm to Albertans.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2022
• Experts explore multitude of strategies to curb opioid poisoning crisis

  It's been a deadly year for opioid poisonings in Alberta, and some experts say it's time to bring in new tool, and revisit old ones, to combat the crisis.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2021
• Alberta’s opioid poisoning crisis approaching deadly record, data shows

  Alberta is on track to see its deadliest year for opioid deaths ever.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2021