Reaction to Yukon’s new substance use health emergency receiving mixed reviews
While the Yukon government’s new substance use health emergency is intended to respond to the…
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Thousands have died of drug overdoses since B.C. declared a state of emergency in 2016 – now what?
It’s been six years since British Columbia declared a state of emergency over the number…
First Nation in Yukon declares state of emergency after three drug related deaths in one week
Carcross/Tagish First Nation declares a state of emergency in hopes it will draw attention to the addictions crisis plaguing territory.
‘Something needs to be done’: Yukon community of Mayo struggling with addictions, mental health crisis
Don Hutton’s life changed forever on Sept. 1, 2021. It was on that day that…
First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan grappling with opioid crisis
Problem is now on the doorstep of many communities in the province advocates say.
‘We’re talking about children’: Manitoba on track to set record for drug-related deaths
‘This epidemic crosses all walks of life, and all social status so it’s every demographic is impacted,’ says advocate.
Opioid crisis sees First Nations deaths double during pandemic
Canada’s top doctor said she’s concerned about the rising number of opioid related deaths in…
Pop up safe injection site not popular in Lethbridge
Physician for Blood Tribe says more needs to be done to help drug users.
Kwanlin Dün chief says overcrowding contributing to opioid deaths
The chief of Kwanlin Dün First Nation says stressors like lack of affordable housing, overcrowding…