Thunder Bay Walk Demands Opioid Action | Ottawa News

Thunder Bay’s opioid crisis hits hardest in Ontario, with 61 overdose deaths last year—families shattered, communities grieving. In a powerful show of solidarity ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, Nishnawbe Aski Nation led a five-kilometer walk through Marina Park, honoring the lost and demanding urgent, long-term support. Survivors like Krista Vescio, who found recovery after her sister’s 2007 overdose, urged more resources for those ready to heal. Leaders called for stable funding, housing, and aftercare—not just detox centers. With elections looming, hope rises that city council will act. Recovery is possible—and naloxone kits are already available to save lives.

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