Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths
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Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths
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Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths
Description
November 18, 2024
The Ford government is pressing ahead with legislation that advocates and harm reduction workers say will cause more issues than good. The health minister says the ban on supervised consumption sites close to schools and prohibition on others opening will protect neighbourhoods and make drug use less visible. Matthew Bingley reports.
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Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths02:32 | November 18, 2024 -
Etobicoke father fighting bureaucratic battle to access cancer treatment02:17 | July 9, 2026 -
Toronto researchers study whether blood tests can detect cancer after treatment01:50 | July 8, 2026 -
Ontario lowers colon cancer screening age02:01 | July 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026 -
Living with ALS: a former paramedic’s story02:27 | June 29, 2026 -
Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026 -
Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges03:35 | June 22, 2026 -
Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026 -
Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026 -
Building a supportive environment for LGBTQ2S+ youth05:07 | June 16, 2026 -
Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026 -
Generic Ozempic arrives in Canada: How to know if it’s right for you06:50 | June 4, 2026 -
Red Shirt Day: Action for accessibility and inclusion05:25 | June 3, 2026 -
Toronto Public Library partners with UHN to offer mobile health clinic01:48 | June 2, 2026 -
Cool, cooler, coolest: The best coolers for camping, fishing, or just a backyard hang06:28 | June 1, 2026 -
Supporting youth in preventing and gaining access to mental health support05:25 | June 1, 2026 -
Cricket cancer fundraiser aims to combat stigma in South Asian and Caribbean communities01:55 | May 29, 2026 -
Walk for Dog Guides: Raising funds for Canadians with Disabilities03:40 | May 28, 2026 -
Shining a spotlight on St Joseph’s NICU01:56 | May 27, 2026 -
PHAC outlines new Ebola travel measures02:16 | May 27, 2026 -
Newly approved treatment for people with early on-set Alzheimer’s disease05:15 | May 27, 2026 -
Concern over motorcyclist safety after two fatal crashes within 24 hours04:28 | May 27, 2026 -
Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History this Sunday03:37 | May 25, 2026 -
Ebola cases continue to rise05:04 | May 25, 2026 -
Ontario sees increase in tick reports on tracking platform ‘eTick’ in 2026: experts02:16 | May 24, 2026 -
Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026 -
One person tested for Ebola in Ontario03:36 | May 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026 -
Canadian Blood Services renews call for donations03:58 | May 20, 2026 -
Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026 -
Rising demand for 6% milk02:46 | May 19, 2026
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Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths02:32 | November 18, 2024
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Etobicoke father fighting bureaucratic battle to access cancer treatment02:17 | July 9, 2026
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Toronto researchers study whether blood tests can detect cancer after treatment01:50 | July 8, 2026
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Ontario lowers colon cancer screening age02:01 | July 2, 2026
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Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026
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Living with ALS: a former paramedic’s story02:27 | June 29, 2026
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Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges03:35 | June 22, 2026
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Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026
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Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026
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Building a supportive environment for LGBTQ2S+ youth05:07 | June 16, 2026
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Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026
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Generic Ozempic arrives in Canada: How to know if it’s right for you06:50 | June 4, 2026
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Red Shirt Day: Action for accessibility and inclusion05:25 | June 3, 2026
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Toronto Public Library partners with UHN to offer mobile health clinic01:48 | June 2, 2026
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Cool, cooler, coolest: The best coolers for camping, fishing, or just a backyard hang06:28 | June 1, 2026
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PHAC outlines new Ebola travel measures02:16 | May 27, 2026
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Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026
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One person tested for Ebola in Ontario03:36 | May 22, 2026
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Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026
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Canadian Blood Services renews call for donations03:58 | May 20, 2026
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Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026
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Rising demand for 6% milk02:46 | May 19, 2026
Ford government pushed forward with legislation critics say will increase overdose deaths
Description
November 18, 2024
The Ford government is pressing ahead with legislation that advocates and harm reduction workers say will cause more issues than good. The health minister says the ban on supervised consumption sites close to schools and prohibition on others opening will protect neighbourhoods and make drug use less visible. Matthew Bingley reports.
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