Recovery

• Mental health, addictions front and centre at Kelowna forum as opioid crisis rages on

  The 2023 Western Canada Addiction Forum taking place in Kelowna on Friday and Saturday brought together nearly 200 experts in the fields of addiction and mental health.

  Canada

  May 26
  
• Homeless Calgarian struck in a hit and run and left for dead

  Chad Munroe was hit by a vehicle that took off of on April 8 in Calgary. Weeks later, he remains in hospital with broken bones and punctured organs grateful to still be alive.

  Crime

  Apr 22
  
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• ‘Never Give Up’: N.B. man recovering from mental illness, addiction open ups about ‘raw’ journey

  Justin Nash of Dieppe, N.B., has launched a 'Never Give Up' movement to share his personal journey and help others overcome struggles with mental health and addiction.

  Health

  Mar 29
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• Former Vancouver Downtown Eastside resident shares sobriety journey on TikTok

  Haíłzaqv woman Jaquita Gladstone is four years sober. She shares her sobriety journey on TikTok, hoping that sharing will help others believe they can get sober too.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Canada’s first 2SLGBTQ+ addiction treatment centre to open in Calgary

  Stonewall Recovery Centre will be a recovery centre for 2SLGTBQ+ people and day programs are expected to start by the end of April.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Tweed, Ont. township struggling to recover from summer storm

  The township of Tweed is still recovering six months after being hit by a massive storm.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• First step or misstep? Mixed reaction to B.C. drug decriminalization

  The province is set to embark on a three-year drug decriminalization experiment Tuesday, built on a three-year federal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

  Health

  Jan 31
• Guelph Community Foundation and United Way partner in distributing pandemic recovery funding

  The federal Community Services Recovery Fund is making $475,000 available to charities and non-profits in Guelph and surrounding areas.

  Canada

  Jan 18
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• The gaps in between: A look into Edmonton’s opioid epidemic

  The opioid epidemic is affecting families all over Edmonton, but is the province's recovery-only approach more harmful than helpful? Or do we need more harm reduction?

  Features

  Dec 17, 2022
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• Grassroots recovery camp hopes to continue supports into winter

  Mills had been supporting the vulnerable population in the area for several years before opening his camp.

  Features

  Nov 4, 2022