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non-fatal opioid overdose calls
Coverage of non-fatal opioid overdose calls in the Nexus archive.
- Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows
Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are rising in four Ontario cities, with Hamilton experiencing nearly a threefold increase in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers link the trend to a toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites over the past two years.