Len Gillis, Local Journalism Initiative
Three different official agencies representing three cities in Northern Ontario have issued similar drug warnings over the past week.
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The latest warning was a Twitter message from North Bay police posted Sunday afternoon.
“North Bay police are warning the public we have had several medical-related calls regarding suspected green fentanyl. Please use caution. For local services, including help with addiction, please visit the website: https://sngnipissing.ca”
Also issuing a warning was Algoma Public Health and Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Service, which put out a notice Saturday that there has been a rise in opioid-related EMS calls in their jurisdiction.