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“There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice."
Michelle Obama
'My son was a person — not a number, not a statistic'
January 24, 2021
Barrie mom hopes to educate others on the dangers of illicit drugs and the need for an SCS in the city
At Issue- Barrie's Opioid Crisis Part 1
January 18, 2021
Barrie is facing an opioid crisis. Barrie Community Media begins coverage of the crisis with three interviews: Christine Nayler tells the story of her son Ryan, who died from the toxic drug supply, after living with severe mental health conditions. Mia Brown, manager of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit explains details of a supervised consumption site -- a service that may have saved Ryan's life. Councilor Keenan Aylwin dives into the conversation around opioids and a supervised consumption site in his neighborhood.
Barrie citizens wage uphill battle in fight for downtown supervised consumption site
February 1, 2021
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Reporter Rick Vanderlinde decided to look into why a group of citizens fighting for a supervised consumption site in downtown Barrie face opposition.
I am so completely broken:' Barrie mom speaks about son's suspected fentanyl overdose, flaws in addiction treatment
January 4, 2021
STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Journalist Chris Simon asked Christine Nayler to share her story after reading several of her recent social media posts.