Parents Like Us handbook supports youth substance use care
A new handbook by Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers stories and advice for parents and caregivers of youth who use substances. Created with Indigenous voices and lived experiences, the guide covers self care, talking to youth, harm reduction, and paths to services. Free copies are available to organizations and individuals, with digital downloads at tbdhu.com slash parentslikeus.
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Stephanie Diebolt
Tedha Public Health
Overdose deaths drop in 2024 but remain high nationwide
National health data show 7,146 opioid related overdose deaths in 2024, down from 8,623 in 2023 but far above 2019 levels. The joint statement notes regional rises in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Northwest Territories, with Indigenous communities seeing higher deaths, especially among women, due to colonization and marginalization.
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Carney backs NATO spending boost at NATO summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced at the Hague summit that Canada and allies will target five percent of GDP for defence by 2035, with 3.5 percent for core needs and 1.5 percent for infrastructure and cybersecurity. The plan doubles the prior two percent goal, with Canada’s budget rising toward 150 billion dollars. The pledge lacks automatic annual increases and will be reviewed in 2029 as security needs evolve.
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Walbourne Hauth trials stay linked in Ontario case
Former Thunder Bay Police Service in house lawyer Holly Walbourne and police chief Sylvie Hauth will face a joint four week trial in April 2026 after a judge rejected a severance bid. Walbourne faces obstruction of justice breaches of trust and one more obstruction count while Hauth faces multiple obstruction and breach of trust charges. The judge noted Walbourne’s delay concerns but said severance would not serve justice. full reasoning to be released later. None of the allegations have been proven.
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Addario
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