What’s behind an increase in discarded needles and drug paraphernalia in Ottawa?

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In 2025, two downtown wards topped the list for most recovered needles: Rideau Vanier saw the most with 24,764 needles, a 22 per cent increase from 2024. Somerset ward was No. 2 with 10,174 recovered needles, representing a 32 per cent increase from the previous year. However, numbers remain below 2023 highs.

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