Paramedics in Saskatoon have recorded a steady stream of overdose calls in recent weeks, but the early days of August saw the city reach a sad milestone. For the first time, paramedics responded to 100 overdose calls in the course of a week. The overdose calls accounted for more than 12 per cent of the total responses by Medavie Health Services West between July 27 and Aug. 3. CBC Saskatoon requested an interview with a representative from the Saskatchewan Health Authority to discuss concerns raised by Mercredi, but a statement was provided instead. (Don Somers/CBC)However, when it comes to overdose data, the health authority may not be the gatekeeper, said Opondo.

Source: CBC News August 08, 2020 17:51 UTC