Safe Drug Use

• N.S. funding overdose prevention sites for Halifax and Sydney

  Nova Scotia is establishing two overdose prevention sites in Halifax and Sydney that will be safe spaces for users. On-site testing will ensure the user's supply isn't tainted.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
  
• A look inside Kelowna’s new supervised consumption site

  The 11,000 square-foot facility will feature a safe injection site for drug users in Kelowna.

  News

  Mar 10, 2021
  
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• Internal N.S. report describes rise in overdose deaths and community contaminants

  The internal report is titled NS Drug Report - Drugs and Substances, and is published on a monthly basis by the health department.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2021
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• Nova Scotia Health warns of fentanyl traces in drug sold in Cape Breton

  The province said there have been several overdoses reported in the Glace Bay area, linked to the drug that tested positive for fentanyl. 

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020
• Vernon residents pack town hall meeting to debate safe injection site

  More than 200 Vernon residents came out.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2019