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Construction is underway on the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre which will help women access addictions treatment.

Grassroots organizations are working together and trying to tackle to addictions crisis. That was one of the messages at a gathering today, where those struggling were able to get educated and learn about the services there to support them. Vasilios Bellos reports.

In the U.S., 41 states and Washington, D.C. have filed lawsuits against Meta over concerns about child safety and social media addiction. The landmark trial with California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey as plaintiffs is about to begin in federal court. Jillian Piper dissects the allegations against the company, and explains why the case’s outcome...

Meta is facing a new lawsuit which may fundamentally change how children use its various platforms. Several U.S. states have sued the tech giant, saying platforms like Facebook and Instagram have directly contributed to the mental health crisis in young people. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 17, 2026.

Alberta is looking for new ways to tackle gambling addiction after launching its online gaming market. Earlier this week, the province announced a plan to fund new services and supports. This will be in addition to Recovery Alberta and the already existing help hotlines. Touria Izri has this story and more in Health Matters for...

Jordan Armstrong speaks with Julian Somers, SFU professor and clinical psychologist, about the pol’s findings, which was commissioned by a group of residents and businesses opposed to a drug injection site on Helmcken.

The number of drug-related deaths appears to be on the rise again in Manitoba. Global’s Marney Blunt say down with the Manitoba doctor who sees the deadly consequences of addiction from the drug cocktails poisoning our province.

As overdose deaths in Edmonton continue outpacing the rest of the province, the government says resources are on the way. Erik Bay has more on the province’s plan and what addiction specialists say is still lacking.

A former drug addict says he fully supports a Winnipeg police project aimed at curbing the use of drugs along the Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Jospeh Liew of Street Links, who works with people on the street and tries to get them off drugs.

Warning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. An additional 30 lawsuits have been filed in California in connection with the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that shook the country nearly seven months ago. This brings the total to 37 claims against OpenAI and founder Sam...

The new Meta AI data centre in Northern Alberta is still under construction, but its effects on ratepayers are already being seen. A recent report done by the Pembina Institute estimates between $270 and $460 in additional electricity costs as early as next year. The province says the report is “designed to intentionally fearmonger and...

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the Office of Addictions and Mental Health has failed to provide effective oversight of mental health and addiction services and its staff were not aware of all provincially funded centres offering care. As Ella MacDonald reports, the department’s cabinet minister says progress is being made.

A Saskatchewan content creator is documenting the Roughriders season one home game – and one addition to her canvas – at a time.

Families who have lost loves ones to drugs and addiction – gathered at the legislature to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Global’s Katherine Dornian reports.

Community members gathered in Piikani Nation Monday to honour those lost to overdose while highlighting resources for people struggling with addiction. The event included recovery speakers and performances. Zoe Lukowich reports.

National Recovery Awareness Month begins this week, marking the start of an initiative celebrating that recovery from addiction is possible, sustainable and attainable. Recovery events are open to everyone: people in recovery, family, friends, allies and anyone seeking help. Giuseppe Ganci, Director of Community Development for Last Door Recovery Society, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss...

The doors to the Henwood Treatment Centre in northeast Edmonton may be permanently closed, leaving hundreds of people seeking addictions help wondering where they’ll now go for treatment. Katherine Ludwig reports.

Advocates for social media in the Maritimes are reacting to Meta’s multi-billion dollar legal payout this week. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, reached a settlement in the United States in response to claims the company designed its platform to keep children addicted. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

Recovery Alberta closes the Henwood Treatment Centre in Edmonton, affecting hundreds of people seeking addiction help. Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports and instead pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S. Ottawa announces support for a lumber mill in the Peace River region. Edmonton city council to proceed with its bike lane plan.

Meta Platforms META.O has agreed to pay up to US$17.1 billion in one of the largest big tech settlements in history, with a coalition of states accusing the company of addicting a generation of young people to social media, misleading consumers about their safety, and improperly collecting the data of users. Touria Izri reports on...