Overdose calls decreased in Ottawa in 2025, although deadly surges continued | Page 13 | Unpublished
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Author: Elizabeth Payne
Publication Date: March 8, 2026 - 04:00

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Overdose calls decreased in Ottawa in 2025, although deadly surges continued

March 8, 2026
Overdoses have continued to trend downward trend in Ottawa since peaking in 2023, but there are deadly fluctuations in the trend, according to data from Ottawa Public Health and the Ottawa Police Service. Read More


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