Overdose Prevention

• ‘We don’t think it’s safe’: B.C. to help Abbotsford clear out ‘problematic’ encampment

  Since 2015, Abbotsford police said the number of violent crime calls near the encampment has almost quadrupled from 31 to 119 in 2022.

  Politics

  May 23
  
• Good Samaritan Act protects those helping in overdose, other medical emergencies: Winnipeg lawyer

  The conversation around drug use and overdose prevention in Winnipeg has law enforcement reminding residents of the Good Samaritan Act.

  Health

  Jan 11
  
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• Health unit issues drug alert for Peterborough region after spike in ER visits

  In November there were 34 visits to PRHC's emergency department for opioid overdoses, down from 46 visits reported in October and 35 in September.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2022
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• Overdose outreach teams being implemented in Saskatchewan

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• Manitoba injects over $625,000 into new initiatives to combat addiction

  Manitoba will contribute more than $625,000 to three initiatives to help combat addiction and reduce overdose deaths.

  Economy

  Nov 1, 2022
• Penticton, B.C. organizations mark six years since overdose public health declaration

  On 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.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2022
• 22 new substance-use beds announced for Interior Health region

  The 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.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2022
• Alberta talking with social agencies about opening overdose prevention sites

  Overdose prevention sites tend to be more bare-boned than supervised consumption sites and can operate on a temporary instead of permanent basis.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2022
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• Personal health numbers required at Alberta supervised consumption sites until trial ends

  Under new regulations, service providers were to collect personal health numbers — a move critics argue will deter people who use substances from accessing the service.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2022
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• City receives letters of opposition to east Hamilton safe injection site location

  Statistics presented to the board of health on Oct. 19, show Hamilton had Ontario’s fifth-highest opioid-related death rate in 2020 at 29 per cent above the provincial rate.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2021