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City Crews Clean Up Drug Debris | Winnipeg News
City crews are tackling a grim reality: parks and public spaces are littered with needles, drug pipes, and weapons. Between April and July, they collected over 3,400 needles, more than 1,000 pipes, and nearly 100 weapons—proof of escalating public safety concerns. To meet demand, the city expanded the cleanup effort with a second crew, an extra truck, and $206,250 in new funding, pulling staff from other duties to keep up. Crews face emotional tolls, with some reporting nightmares, but also moments of reward from grateful park users. Trained in hazardous materials, they’re now getting mental…
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