New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis, Montreal increasing aid for the homeless, Longueil’s Mayor operation to kill 15 deer cancelled

Hadassah Alencar

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New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis

Researchers from Universite de Montreal have found that the drug overdose crisis is more complicated than it seems.

After looking at 340 Quebec coroners reports, the researchers found the majority of overdose cases don’t involve opioids or new drugs. It’s a variety of drugs, including alcohol and cocaine.

Drug overdose has been on the rise in Montreal. The researchers told CTV news they hoped their study would help understand upcoming trends to curb the growing crisis.

Montreal increasing aid for the homeless

Montreal is offering more options for the homeless ahead of the winter season.

Mayor Valérie Plante visited a large encampment along Notre-Dame Street on Tuesday to notify residents of services they can use.

Resources include hotel accommodations, warming stations, a shuttle bus, and storage lockers.

Longueil’s Mayor operation to kill 15 deer cancelled

A controversial plan to sedate and kill 15 deer has been cancelled.

Longueil’s Mayor Sylvie Parent said she was forced to change the plan after threats against the operation. 

Instead, the city will sedate and transport the deer to a new location.