Drug Checkin YYC is the only mobilized drug-checking service of its kind in Western Canada. Although the pilot project is coming to an end in March, the group is planning to expand its services to Edmonton this summer.
Calgarians who have survived traumatic overdose experiences are raising awareness of the increasing dangers of drug contaminants as poisoning deaths and EMS calls climb higher.
The Downtown Washroom Attendant Pilot Project, scheduled to begin on Monday, will be launched in two parks Olympic Plaza and Century Gardens. Each park will be staffed with washroom attendants every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.