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‘Extremely concerning’: Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year. The northern cities of Sudbury and Timmins — where opioid overdose rates are well above the provincial average …

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New partnership aims for safe spaces to lock up bikes in Regina downtown – Regina

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A cycling advocacy group in Regina formed a partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for new bike racks in the downtown area. Bike Regina advocates for a better cycling environment in the city to make it easier for cyclists to get around town, but …

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Winnipeg family relieved to learn son’s memorial safe and sound after weekend disappearance – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg family is breathing a sigh of relief now that their son’s memorial, which mysteriously disappeared over the weekend, has been found. Susan Zuk-Boyer and Dana Boyer called the removal of the memorial, which includes of two of their son Ethan’s hockey sticks in the shape of a cross, …

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Manitoba ranchers work to keep livestock safe amid spring heat dome

As a prolonged spring heat dome continues to hover over Manitoba, many cattle ranchers are taking extra precautions to keep their livestock herds safe. Warren Graydon runs a cattle ranch in southeastern Manitoba. He says each day is a race against the heat. “I check my cattle early in the …

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‘We don’t feel safe’: Winnipeg bakery owners call for action after 2nd break in – Winnipeg

The owners of Cinnaholic on McPhillips Street are calling for action regarding crime in the neighbourhood after the shop was broken into for a second time right before its one-year anniversary. Global News found out about the incident after reading a Facebook post made by the shop’s account. According to …

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What you need to pack for a safe highway drive this Christmas – Winnipeg

With winter storms on either side of the country forcing thousands to cancel their holiday travel plans, Manitoba appears to be safe from the worst of this weekend’s stormy weather. Local drivers may not think twice before travelling within the province this Christmas weekend. Read more: Expect flight cancellations, delays …

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Is safe supply for opioid use effective? Here’s what the experts, data say – National

Front-line workers of Canada’s opioid crisis say harm reduction approaches like safe supplies for those navigating substance use are clear even amid renewed political debate around the issue. Debate around safe supply recently reignited after Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre posted a video to his Twitter account saying initiatives like …

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‘Safe, inclusive and judgment free’: How a Thunder Bay group is making space for adults with autism

Excitement fills the room at the Rowan Tree Collective as a small group of young adults scan the Bingo cards in front of them, searching for the latest number called.  Someone leaps from their seat and frantically shouts “Bingo.” Friends and family cheer them on as they rush over to claim their prize.  This space is something …

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