As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won’t survive
For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs.
#Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851121/ontario-consumption-sites/

As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won’t survive
For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs.
#Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851121/ontario-consumption-sites/

As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won’t survive
For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs.
#Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851121/ontario-consumption-sites/

Committee calls for agricultural research centres to remain open
A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exercise.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/agricultural-research-centre-closures-9.7197528?cmp=rss

Future of safe consumption uncertain in Regina amid overdoses, deaths
Services remain in Saskatchewan, but the future of safe consumption sites in the province is uncertain.
#Crime #Health #Politics #safesupply
https://globalnews.ca/news/11821475/future-of-safe-consumption-uncertain-in-regina/

Doors Open Toronto returning for 2026 with over 160 places to explore
Doors Open Toronto is officially returning next month for 2026, giving residents and tourists across the city the opportunity to explore buildings and access sites that are not typically open to the public. The annual event, which takes place on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24 this year, will also offer Toronto explorers the chance to ta...
https://www.blogto.com/radar/2026/04/doors-open-toronto-2026-160-places-explore/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/england-wildlife-watchdog-has-stopped-designating-special-sites-for-protection. "No new #sites of #special #scientific #interest (SSSIs) have been designated by #NaturalEngland since 2023. SSSIs are nationally or internationally important places for rare #wildlife & #habitats. Without the designation, endangered #species can be at risk of being lost to #development." See: https://wildjustice.org.uk/unprotected-nature-report/; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-englands-strategy-recovering-nature-for-growth-health-and-security/natural-englands-strategy-recovering-nature-for-growth-health-and-security#foundations-of-success, which does not mention SSSIs.

Navigating STI resources in Saskatchewan
With STI rates rising, a local non-profit is highlighting its app for contraceptive info, symptom checks and testing sites to help people stay informed and get care.
#Health #SaskatchewanHealthAuthority #STD #UniversityofSaskatchewan
https://globalnews.ca/news/11808185/navigating-sti-resources-in-saskatchewan/

Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton
Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.
#Politics #AffordableHousing #CityofEdmonton #Dunluce
https://globalnews.ca/news/11803578/dunluce-sifton-park-surplus-school-sites-affordable-housing/

Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton
Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.
#Politics #AffordableHousing #CityofEdmonton #Dunluce
https://globalnews.ca/news/11803578/dunluce-sifton-park-surplus-school-sites-affordable-housing/