Rising substance-related calls overwhelm services of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service in Manitoba.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Manitoba

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The drug toxicity crisis is intensifying in Winnipeg, leading to increased calls and straining city resources.

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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.Jun 26

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The entities involved

Manitoba
province of Canada
- Matt Wiebe is the current Justice Minister, and a commission operates within the province of Manitoba.Mon 16:17
- Operational changes affecting border town operations due to DST, involving entities like Walhalla, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Manitoba.Mon 15:34

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Sep 23globalnews.ca