West End Business Owners Speak Out | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 2m

West End business owners are sounding the alarm as police crackdowns push drug activity into their neighborhoods, turning streets into dangerous zones. Michael Paille, owner of Cobra Collectibles, describes his area as “annihilated” by discarded needles and paraphernalia, even patrolling himself with a body cam and naloxone. He’s invited officials to walk the streets with him — not for money, but for consistent, visible police presence. Others like Sal Infantino and Hager report plummeting sales, daily robberies, and customers avoiding their businesses due to unsafe conditions. While the…