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Manitoba’s First Supervised Consumption Site Opens | Winnipeg News
Manitoba’s first supervised drug consumption site is now open and running smoothly, serving over 125 clients in its first week. Located temporarily in a Henry Avenue parking lot, the facility—managed by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre—aims to provide a safe, supportive space for those struggling with substance use, marking a major step toward integrating harm reduction into the province’s healthcare system. Despite initial controversy and pushback, Premier Wab Kinew says the public debate helped ensure the site was properly prepared, and now it’s ready to become a routine…
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