Peterborough Drug Strategy News

Overdose Outreach Team Disbands as Federal Funding Expires

Those who relied on MSORT outreach team “are very upset that it is no longer accessible,” one team member says

Apr 17, 20242 min read

Highlights from a panel discussion at the 2024 Community Symposium on Housing and Homelessness.

Mar 26, 20241 min read

A two-day symposium on housing and homelessness was held in Peterborough in February 2024.

Feb 22, 20241 min read

Jessica Penner (PDS) informed Councillors that research suggests that nearly 13% of the population has used prescription opioids in the past

Apr 25, 20231 min read

The Peterborough community has been working to open a safe consumption site since 2017.

Mar 15, 20222 min read

Peterborough’s new opioid response hub opened its doors Tuesday in the newly-renovated former Greyhound bus terminal on Simcoe Street.

Jan 29, 20221 min read

Listen to this edited interview with Peterborough Drug Strategy Project Lead Peter Williams on harm reduction.

Apr 9, 20211 min read

A ‘caring and community-wide approach’ is needed to address drug poisonings, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Listen to this edited interview with Peterborough Drug Strategy Coordinator Jessica Penner on what the drug strategy is and how it works.

Mar 24, 20211 min read

We are pleased to say that there has been tremendous support in Peterborough for the efforts to establish a CTS in the community.

Dec 8, 20202 min read