Opioid Crisis
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healthU.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency
U.S. federal health officials report a 23% decline in opioid-related deaths last year, driven by naloxone and supply changes, but emphasize the crisis remains complex and fragile.
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healthAlberta to Shut Down Calgary’s First Supervised Drug Consumption Site
Alberta confirms the June 30 closure of Calgary's Sheldon Chumir supervised consumption site, replacing it with street outreach teams and new recovery beds amid ongoing public safety debates.
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healthOpioid Calls Surpass Alcohol in Winnipeg for First Time
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service reports opioid-related calls exceeding alcohol-related calls for the first time in 2026, signaling a deepening crisis.
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healthVancouver Police Redirect Drug Users to Overdose Prevention Sites Amidst Controversy
Vancouver police are directing open drug users to overdose prevention sites, sparking debate. A planned downtown site was paused, leaving taxpayers with an empty building.
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healthBlue Jays Star Davis Schneider: Naloxone Could Have Saved My Brother
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider shares his personal tragedy of losing his brother to an opioid overdose and his mission to promote naloxone awareness.
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healthRhino Tranq’ Surges in US Illicit Drug Supply, Health Alert Issued
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, increasingly found with fentanyl, raising overdose risks.
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healthB.C. Invests $50 Million to Expand Nasal Naloxone Access
British Columbia commits $50 million to significantly increase the availability of nasal naloxone kits across the province, aiming to combat the ongoing overdose crisis.