Overdose Prevention
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Development permit revoked for Boyle Street’s health hub in RitchieThe development permit for a health hub in west Ritchie that would include a supervised consumption site was revoked by Edmonton's subdivision and development appeal board.CrimeJun 5
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Free monthly Naloxone kit training offered in Vernon, B.C.Since the province declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency in on April 14, 2016, over 14,000 deaths have been recorded as a result.CanadaApr 21
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Winnipeg mobile overdose prevention site ‘surpassing all expectations’: reportFrom October 2022 to October 2023, there were 26,154 visits to the site run by Sunshine House, a drop-in and resource centre, the report released Thursday said.HealthApr 18
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‘We don’t think it’s safe’: B.C. to help Abbotsford clear out ‘problematic’ encampmentSince 2015, Abbotsford police said the number of violent crime calls near the encampment has almost quadrupled from 31 to 119 in 2022.PoliticsMay 23, 2023
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Good Samaritan Act protects those helping in overdose, other medical emergencies: Winnipeg lawyerThe conversation around drug use and overdose prevention in Winnipeg has law enforcement reminding residents of the Good Samaritan Act.HealthJan 11, 2023
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Health unit issues drug alert for Peterborough region after spike in ER visitsIn November there were 34 visits to PRHC's emergency department for opioid overdoses, down from 46 visits reported in October and 35 in September.HealthDec 12, 2022
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Overdose outreach teams being implemented in SaskatchewanThe teams are part of a pilot project to help individuals reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related harms as well as access the support they need to recover and heal.CanadaDec 1, 2022
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Manitoba injects over $625,000 into new initiatives to combat addictionManitoba will contribute more than $625,000 to three initiatives to help combat addiction and reduce overdose deaths.EconomyNov 1, 2022
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Penticton, B.C. organizations mark six years since overdose public health declarationOn Thursday local organizations gathered together in Penticton, B.C. to raise awareness about addiction and honour those who have lost their lives to illicit drugs.HealthApr 14, 2022
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22 new substance-use beds announced for Interior Health regionThe Province of B.C. is adding 22 new adult substance-use beds to serve people in the Interior Health Region to be operated by The Bridge Youth and Family Services Society.HealthMar 15, 2022
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