- The drug toxicity crisis is intensifying in Winnipeg, leading to increased calls and straining city resources.
- Scott Gillingham became the mayor of Winnipeg on June 1, 2026, and his administration initiated a crackdown on drug use and trafficking in the city.
A private security company was hired to conduct downtown patrols.
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Updated Jul 8
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What happened
A private security company was hired to conduct downtown patrols.
Who's involved
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Scott Gillingham became the mayor of Winnipeg on June 1, 2026, and his administration initiated a crackdown on drug use and trafficking in the city.Also in this story
- In Winnipeg, city council is currently supporting the mayoral administration's fiscal policies, while union disputes are causing operational disruptions.
- Winnipeg is currently facing gaps in public safety and mental health services.
- Winnipeg proposes a revamp of its crisis response system and a pathway to divert calls from police services.
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Winnipeg
capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada