First Nation in N.S. says it’s declaring a state of emergency due to illicit drugs | Unpublished
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Publication Date: February 10, 2026 - 12:57

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First Nation in N.S. says it’s declaring a state of emergency due to illicit drugs

February 10, 2026
Sipekne’katik First Nation says its council moved to begin the process of declaring a state of emergency as the community deals with too many overdoses and tragedies.


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