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Local event will mark Overdose Awareness Day

Local ceremony begins at the Memorial Wall, followed by a barbecue and guest speakers at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion
SooToday Staff
2021-08-31-OverdoseDayJH12
Memorial Wall remembers locals who died of drug poisoning.James Hopkin/SooToday

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day — an annual campaign aimed at ending the drug poisoning crisis and remembering those who have died.

A local ceremony and event is planned to mark the day in Sault Ste. Marie.

It begins at 5 p.m. with a ceremony at The Memorial Wall, located outside City Hall. After that, participants will walk to the Roberta Bondar Pavilion for a free barbecue with guest speakers and agency representatives.

You can find more about the event HERE.

 

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