Mental Illness
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MAID expansion coming? 5 questions Canada’s justice minister needs to considerJustice Minister Arif Virani says Canada is still weighing the options on whether or not to expand medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from mental illness.PoliticsDec 27, 2023
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Calgary athlete who died after being struck on Macleod Trail suffered from mental health issues; family seeks answersThe family of a Calgary man who died after being hit by a minivan while riding his bike along Macleod Trail is speaking out about the importance of discussing mental health.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Parents’ doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug use site near schoolMany who attended the meeting said they showed up in an attempt to learn more about the supervised drug-use site, while others were there to protest the project.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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$1M to aid expansion of St. Joe’s measurement-based program targeting substance abuseThe Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is set to give some $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Hamilton tied to those experiencing substance-related harms.HealthSep 11, 2023
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Opioid-related overdose calls in Hamilton trend upward, about 3 a day: reportA quarterly report says paramedics responded to more than 250 suspected opioid overdose calls between April and June, equating to 19 calls per week or 2.8 calls per day.Sep 8, 2023
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Sask. recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day by highlighting resources availableThe province is recognizing Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day by informing residents of the resources available to those in need.CanadaSep 6, 2023
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Suspected opioid overdoses in Hamilton up 25% year-over-year so far in 2023Calls to Hamilton paramedics about suspected opioid overdoses are again trending higher, with 250 such emergency calls since the start of May.HealthJul 28, 2023
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Saint John’s new rage room looks to break the glass on mental healthThe owners of a Saint John business are taking a unique approach to killing off steam, with a first in the city "rage room" designed at smashing what were once valuables.CanadaJul 8, 2023
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Healing through ink: N.S. woman finds strength in country song lyrics tattooed on legIn an effort to help others feel more comfortable discussing their mental health battles, Kristina Affleck is sharing her story on social media.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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B.C. RCMP detachment shooter acquitted of attempted murder, guilty on weapons chargesOn Nov. 25, 2021, Paul Nicholas Russell pulled up the the Vanderhoof detachment in a white pickup truck and wearing a fedora and mirrored sunglasses and began firing with a rifle.CrimeJun 29, 2023
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