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‘Building connection’: Man on addiction recovery journey shares path to healing
June marks Men's Mental Health Month, and one man is marking it by celebrating his road to recovery. He says he owes it to a Winnipeg program that has gifted him with connection.
View ArticleShe overcame addiction. Now, this Canadian is motivating others to get sober
After "hitting rock bottom" after a night of partying, Nova Scotia's Danielle Megaffin realized she needed to make serious changes. Now she's using her story to help others.
View ArticleForced to choose between their pets and health, some in B.C. forego drug...
A B.C. charity says a shortage of safe care options for pets has left many people with addictions avoiding or delaying treatment because it means breaking up their family.
View ArticlePeterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on opioid crisis
A report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario calls for more action from the province to tackle the opioid crisis that saw 2,300 people die in 2023 alone.
View ArticleAlberta town takes action fighting crime, addressing homelessness, addictions...
“We want to send a message that if you're going to stay in Cold Lake, you have to behave yourselves," said Mayor Craig Copeland.
View ArticlePoilievre ‘perpetuating myths’ about supervised consumption sites: Prairie...
Prairie Harm Reduction is responding to federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments on supervised consumption sites, arguing they're not based on research.
View ArticleSaskatchewan MP blames federal government for crime, homelessness and...
Saskatoon West MP Brad Redekopp wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blaming his government's policies for issues like crime, homelessness and addiction.
View ArticleBan on supervised consumption sites closes locations Ford government...
The majority of supervised consumption sites ordered to close by the province were approved and funded by the Ford government at the beginning of its mandate.
View ArticleEby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who...
David Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.
View ArticleFlood of groups indicate interest in running Ford government addiction hubs
An initial process for those interested in opening new government-funded addiction centres saw just over 80 groups indicating they planned to try and get involved.
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