COMMENTARY: Safe injection sites save lives, this doctor says
The Ontario government’s move to halt funding for several safe injection sites is a dangerous step backwards, says family doctor Inderveer Mahal. Continue reading
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Three of Ottawa’s four safe consumption sites to be funded by Ontario government
The one left off the list was the city’s own public health organization, Ottawa Public Health. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP reveals plan to battle province’s meth, addictions crisis
Manitoba’s official opposition party has released a 22-page report aimed at tackling meth use and other addictions in the province. Continue reading
Edmonton safe injection sites see heavy traffic since opening
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
The results are in for the first few month’s of Edmonton’s first supervised injection sites. Continue reading
‘I’m not saying I’m opposed’: Kenney walks back tough talk on supervised consumption sites
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’m not saying I’m opposed to reasonable harm reduction efforts, but I am saying that we need to be realistic about this,” Kenney said. Continue reading
Alberta government, Opposition clash on ethics of safe drug consumption sites
Alberta’s NDP government and the official Opposition are clashing over supervised drug consumption sites set up to help fight the growing number of deaths from opioids such as fentanyl. Continue reading
Angela Kokott: Safe consumption sites are a good thing when done right
Injection sites should be in hospitals or established medical clinics. They can’t be in residential neighbourhoods. Continue reading
Advocates want more education, safe consumption sites in Nova Scotia
A rally was held Saturday in Halifax. Continue reading
‘Deeply traumatic’: voices from front lines of overdose crisis gather in Halifax
An overdose conference held in Halifax connected police, health care workers and government officials with those who have “lived” overdose and addiction experience. Continue reading