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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: July 18, 2025 - 04:00
Barnett: How the '500-metre' myth is holding back better drug policy
July 18, 2025

In 2024, more than 2,150 Ontarians died from opioid-related overdoses, a devastating figure that underscores the urgent need for effective policies. This crisis has intensified just as the Ontario government embarks on a significant policy shift, closing nine provincially funded supervised consumption sites (where people can use drugs under the care of trained staff) and replacing them with Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs or HART Hubs (facilities that offer housing, treatment and mental health support, but exclude all harm reduction services, including needle exchange and drug-checking services). Read More
Staffing challenges at hospitals in Prince George and Kamloops mean expectant parents needing specialized care may need to be transferred to other hospitals.
July 26, 2025 - 21:28 | Josh Azizi | Global News - Canada
Toronto has given “Can’t Feel My Face” singer The Weeknd a key to the city as the star returns to play four shows in his hometown. Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow presented the ceremonial honour to the Scarborough-born singer Saturday morning in recognition of how he has “reshaped modern music” and supported health and humanitarian causes in Toronto and abroad.
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A multi-day heat warning has been issued for the National Capital Region by Environment Canada. Read More
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