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Public Health finds strengths, challenges with Guelph’s overdose prevention site
By Matt Carty Reporter
During the agency’s 11-month evaluation, there were 45 overdoses at the site, all of which were reversed and no deaths occurred. Continue reading
Health Canada approves 1st supervised consumption site in Saskatchewan
Health Canada has approved the first supervised consumption site in Saskatoon and the province. Continue reading
Discarded needles prompt calls for safe injection sites, more addictions supports in N.B.
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Two advocacy groups in the Moncton area say more supports are needed to help control what they say is a growing problem: the number of needles found in the region. Continue reading
Location still needed for bid for safe consumption site in Peterborough: MPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
There have been 19 deaths related to opioid poisoning this year, according to Peterborough police. Continue reading
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Debate over supervised consumption sites ramps up across Alberta
Supervised consumption sites have been a hot topic in Alberta long before the last provincial election. Continue reading
Grieving parent advocates for Vernon supervised injection site
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The story of her daughter’s final hours is hard for Sandra Welton to talk about. However, the Chase, B.C. woman is telling it over and over again. Continue reading
Questions remain after Ontario health minister meets with London mayor
Those attending say the meeting was one focused on discussion rather than decision. Continue reading
Peterborough families share impact of opioids during public meeting
So far this year, there have been 19 deaths and 132 overdoses in Peterborough, police say. Continue reading
Calgary committee takes a “step back” on moving towards a mental health strategy
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
In the wake of city council ordering administration find $60-million in savings, a committee is suggesting Calgary work with the province in its mental health and addiction strategy. Continue reading
Kingston tenant speaks out after apartment building allegedly becomes home to crime
Multiple tenants described incidents that have taken place inside a downtown Kingston apartment building. Continue reading