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Canadian heroes will receive decorations from Governor General David Johnston at a ceremony in Moncton today.
Dozens of Atlantic Canadians are being recognized for courage, volunteering, professional valour and putting their own lives at risk to help others. Soldiers, police, civilians and volunteers will also be celebrated for exceptional service and merit.
New numbers released by the provincial government show 29 people died from opioid overdoses last year.
The report from the Health Department says opioid-related O-Ds accounted for more than half of the 51 drug-related deaths reported last year, including 3 involving fentanyl. 23 of the 29 deaths were unintentional and almost three-quarters of them were in the Saint john and Moncton areas.