Manitoba’s 1st supervised drug consumption site may not open for months: Kinew | Unpublished
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Publication Date: March 16, 2026 - 18:02

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Manitoba’s 1st supervised drug consumption site may not open for months: Kinew

March 16, 2026
Kinew now says the province is taking a step back from this approach and ensuring that different health-care interventions are built within the site before opening.


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