LITTLE CURRENT-The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) sent a letter to the Northeast Town last week in response to a claim filed by a client of the 19A Water Street (methadone) Clinic sparked by the upcoming closure of the Little Current clinic this Friday, February 15. Last month, the clinic building owners, Robinson's Pharmacy Group, were contacted by the Northeast Town, informing them that they must stop dispensing methadone within 30 days at that location (19A Water Street) or the company would be charged with nuisance under the municipality's bylaw act, leading the company to evict Dr. Bryan Dressler and his methadone clinic. [continues 1068 words]
MANITOULIN-As the 19A Water Street (methadone) Clinic in Little Current prepares to close its doors this Friday, February 15, communities across Manitoulin are struggling to come up with solutions to help fill the upcoming gap. Last week The Expositor reported that it had heard from an anonymous source that M'Chigeeng First Nation had decided to open a temporary methadone clinic to service its band members. Though The Expositor was unable to confirm this at the time as Chief Joe Hare was out of the office, the chief was available for comment on Monday. [continues 835 words]
Some Clients Will Travel To Sudbury For Treatment LITTLE CURRENT-The 19A Water Street (methadone) Clinic in Little Current will be permanently closing its doors Friday, February 15 after the Northeast Town contacted the clinic building's owners, Robinson's Pharmacy Group, earlier this month informing them that the clinic must stop dispensing methadone within 30 days at that location or the company would be charged with nuisance under the municipality's bylaw act. "The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin Island passed a zoning ordinance closing down the methadone clinic and pharmacy at 19A Water Street in Little Current," states a letter from the clinic to patients, obtained by The Expositor by a patient who wished to remain anonymous. "Dr. (Brian) Dressler's lease at 19A Water Street is terminated in February. Last appointment will be either January 25 or February 8." [continues 858 words]
