Minister Everett Hindley

Starting February 1, Saskatchewan raises the legal age for purchasing tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 19, aligning it with alcohol and cannabis restrictions. A move that was applauded by advocates for children’s heart and lung health – groups like the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. “It is important for us to protect […]

As of Thursday, Regina and Saskatoon are now home to the province’s first Overdose Outreach Teams. These teams will work to connect people who have recently experienced an overdose with support programs and services. The goal of piloting these teams is to work with and help people reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related […]

The NDP says more money needs to be invested into harm reduction strategies if the province ever hopes to curb its opioid crisis. NDP Mental Health and Addictions Critic Doyle Vermette says it’s disappointing to see the government ignore the cries of many. “The alarm bells are going off, and you have a government who […]