A local health centre says their drug checking machine is back in action — despite the province passing legislation that banned similar harm reduction policies in certain areas of Ontario.

Sanguen Health Centre said on social media that they received an exemption for their machine that tests illicit drugs for cross-contamination. 

They said a new drop-in location will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 130 Victoria St. S. in Kitchener and testing started on Friday. 

The centre previously …