The southeastern Ontario city of Belleville has declared a state of emergency after a rash of overdoses over a 24-hour period that prompted warnings from police this week.
Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says the declaration on behalf of city council was made because of the growing addiction, mental health and homelessness crisis in the city and its impact on emergency services.
Ellis says municipal services are close to a breaking point and he is calling for support from provincial and federal governments.
All of Canada is suffering a death of despair under the Trudeau government.
