‘Give us a chance’: supervised drug-site operators commit to neighbourhood with transparency, security, zero tolerance for dealers The people who will be responsible for operating Manitoba’s first supervised drug consumption site are urging the community to keep an open mind about the politically charged facility, promising round-the-clock security and zero tolerance for drug dealers.

The people who will be responsible for operating Manitoba’s first supervised drug consumption site are urging the community to keep an open mind about the politically charged facility, promising round-the-clock security and zero tolerance for drug dealers.

Winnipeg groups call for emergency declaration as overdose deaths soar Front-line workers want the provincial government to declare a public health emergency after they say there’s been a surge in overdose deaths this spring. At least five people have died of drug toxici...

Groups call for emergency declaration as OD deaths soar – Winnipeg Free Press share.google/mZCjifAvPBcY...

Lay It Down | Hazlitt People love John Samson Fellows’s music. He doesn’t want to make it anymore.

This profile of the great John Samson Fellows in @hazlitt.bsky.social is somehow both heartbreaking & heartwarming. I can't stop thinking about it hazlitt.net/longreads/la...

Opinion: Flawed study on Red Deer OD prevention site closure could put lives at risk Basing decisions about the future of overdose prevention sites on a single, inconclusive study puts lives at risk.

The widely cited study on closing Red Deer’s overdose prevention site is inconclusive & overstated. It ignores key factors, conflicts of interest, and transparency. Relying on it risks lives, especially when broader evidence shows these sites save them.

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"We can help": How Recovery Alberta facilitated consumption site closures (Part 1) "No other sites shutting down," Recovery Alberta leaders told staff in late 2024, as the Red Deer site closure was announced. A year later, the Royal Alex Hospital site was closed. New documents revea...

Part 1 of this series examined how powerful officials inside the health authority that operates Alberta’s supervised consumption sites appeared to suppress critical data that should have prevented the closure of sites in that province.
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This march is being organized by a coalition of groups & individuals who are working towards police-free futures. WE KEEP US SAFE. International Day Against Police Brutality Rally & March. Sunday, March 15. 1 PM. March & rally begin at 1 PM at Police Headquarters (245 Smith) & end at MERC (430 Langside) with a community feast to follow. Sacred Fire will be lit at MERC at 12 PM & remain lit for the duration of our events. PLEASE WEAR A MASK. KNOW YOUR ENEMY. Inquiries? Email Idapb.wpg@proton.me

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Winnipeg emergency shelter's director reflects on Dr. Barry Lavallee's legacy | CBC.ca share.google/5qc6LQ0uqUrg...

Main Street Project challenges YouTube video by CTV News

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Main Street Project damage update YouTube video by CTV News

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Main Street Project looking ahead following Manwin Hotel fire It’s been six days since a fire ripped through the Manwin Hotel. The neighbouring Main Street Project was forced to evacuate and scatter roughly 150 people, and the building itself sustained limited d...

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Who killed the Safer Supply Expert Reviews? The Fifth Estate is reporting that two federally commissioned expert reviews provided unanimous support for rapidly scaling up safe supply, including compassion clubs, but the government silenced the ...

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Two federal expert reviews provided unanimous support in 2023 for rapidly scaling up safe supply, including compassion clubs.

Instead of informing the public, the government silenced the reports, and DULF got closed & arrested.

Who killed the expert reviews?
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Congratulations! Excited to see what you will do and the impact you will have at City hall

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies Good Samaritan law In drug overdoses, it provides immunity from charges for simple possession and extends to subsequent searches and arrests

New from me at @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme Court of Canada clarifies Good Samaritan law #SCC #cdnlaw

Excited to share this space with the city tomorrow at our annual general meeting

Thanks @scottbilleck.bsky.social for taking the time to dig deeper into this important work happening

Moving at the speed of trust Collaboration, compassion and a clear sense of purpose among non-profit agencies and government recently moved more than 30 people out of homeless encampments and into supportive housing

When two Winnipeg encampments that had more than 30 people living in them were about to be cleared earlier this summer, outreach groups, government officials and housing facilitators sprang into action.

Opinion: City council threatens rights without delivering safety As the City of Winnipeg appears poised to implement new rules that target people who live in encampments, questions should be raised about who — if anyone — will be safer as a result. Winnipeg city co...

City council threatens rights without delivering safety
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Main Street Project’s low-barrier Mainstay transitional housing is helping to get people off the street into a dignified, supportive place to live Ryan knew he had been, by his own admission, “an asshole.” A heated argument the day before had left the 41-year-old full of regret. This time, he thought, he’d gone too far. An eviction notice felt i...

Our housing, outreach and case management teams are doing amazing work ever day

Thanks to @scottbilleck.bsky.social for doing this story!!!

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I was so happy when I saw this from water front it looks amazing!

The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.

1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS

Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows

How did the city do it?

Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue

Non-profit leaders say outreach funding in Winnipeg not enough to meet demand - APTN News The Main Street Project was recently awarded the City of Winnipeg's only mobile outreach contract...

Non-profit leaders say outreach funding in Winnipeg not enough to meet demand - APTN News share.google/1V4NKcA5MepK...

My favourite part of organizing events and festivals is all the prep and lead up work then just watching people come and enjoy the amazing work you were a part of building that feeling is the best that calm before it's open for everyone!!!

Congratulations thanks for you passion and vision. It makes Winnipeg better!

not sure I've ever seen reddit humour that is so purely my kind of laugh

Pride was really great this year so much love and community definitely left with my cup full!!

Seeing all the kids and youth out and happy is the best part of walking in the parade

Here’s how national news outlets appeared to be siding with the BC government ahead of the court challenge, which began yesterday after a nine-year struggle:
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