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- Fire Chief Conrad Landry reported Moncton firefighters responded to over 1,500 overdose calls Jan-Aug 2025.
- The calls are nearly 1,000 more than the same period in 2024.
- Daily calls rose from four-five to 25, peaking near 40 in late May.
- Statistics Canada said Moncton ranked among the highest methamphetamine levels of eight surveyed cities.
- Ensemble Moncton coordinator Jesse Goguen said methamphetamine use affects 30-40 % of clients, second only to opioids.