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Despite health officials’ pleas, Peterborough council votes down permitting city staff to administer naloxone
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Despite health officials’ pleas, Peterborough council votes down permitting city staff to administer naloxone
Description
April 24, 2023
As it currently stands, Peterborough city staff are not permitted to administer naloxone while on duty in case of a drug overdose. A proposed policy change sought to lift restrictions and stock the medicine in city facilities but was once again struck down by city council on Monday night.
Sam Houpt reports…
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Despite health officials’ pleas, Peterborough council votes down permitting city staff to administer naloxone02:17 | April 24, 2023
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Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
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Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
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Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
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‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
-
Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
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Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
-
Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
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2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
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Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
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Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
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Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
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City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
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Minden residents vow to keep fighting for return of emergency department year after closure02:42 | May 31, 2024
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West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season begins02:00 | May 30, 2024
-
Tents return along CP rail line in Peterborough, Ont., after initial removal01:37 | May 28, 2024
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Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont., to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer02:42 | May 28, 2024
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘urgent action’ to address opioid crisis02:18 | May 27, 2024
-
Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Cyclists in Peterborough kick off ‘7 Days’ ride in support of pancreatic cancer research02:38 | May 27, 2024
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‘Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History’ returns to Peterborough02:10 | May 26, 2024
-
Food insecurity climbs in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties02:23 | May 22, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
-
Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Ted on the Roof fundraiser returns for one last time in Peterborough05:00 | May 17, 2024
-
Peterborough Community Health Centre leases temporary home01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Despite health officials’ pleas, Peterborough council votes down permitting city staff to administer naloxone02:17 | April 24, 2023
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
-
Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
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Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
-
Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
-
Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
-
Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
-
Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
-
2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
-
Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
-
Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
-
Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
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City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
-
Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
-
Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
-
Minden residents vow to keep fighting for return of emergency department year after closure02:42 | May 31, 2024
-
West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season begins02:00 | May 30, 2024
-
Tents return along CP rail line in Peterborough, Ont., after initial removal01:37 | May 28, 2024
-
Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont., to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer02:42 | May 28, 2024
-
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘urgent action’ to address opioid crisis02:18 | May 27, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Cyclists in Peterborough kick off ‘7 Days’ ride in support of pancreatic cancer research02:38 | May 27, 2024
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‘Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History’ returns to Peterborough02:10 | May 26, 2024
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Food insecurity climbs in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties02:23 | May 22, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
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Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Ted on the Roof fundraiser returns for one last time in Peterborough05:00 | May 17, 2024
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Peterborough Community Health Centre leases temporary home01:57 | May 15, 2024
Despite health officials’ pleas, Peterborough council votes down permitting city staff to administer naloxone
Description
April 24, 2023
As it currently stands, Peterborough city staff are not permitted to administer naloxone while on duty in case of a drug overdose. A proposed policy change sought to lift restrictions and stock the medicine in city facilities but was once again struck down by city council on Monday night.
Sam Houpt reports…
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