From the escalating costs of a major Manitoba Hydro project, to accessing a medication that can reverse the effects of an opiod overdoses in the city, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Winnipeg this week:
Naloxone kits
A drug that could save fentanyl users from an overdose is not as readily available as Winnipeg police say it is. On Thursday, police sent out an unusual news release on an opioid drug bust that contained a warning on how to use fentanyl safely. It also included where to access naloxone if you are experiencing an overdose, which Global news found out, is difficult to access.
READ STORY: Accessing the drug that reverses a fentanyl overdose is a challenge
Bipole III controversy
A review of the route chosen for the controversial multi-billion dollar Bipole III project has concluded it must proceed despite escalating costs.
READ STORY: Manitoba Hydro has ‘no choice’ but to move forward with Bipole III
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries cancels
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is cancelling its plan to renovate and move into a downtown building, which would have cost $75 million.
READ STORY: Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries cancels plan to relocate downtown
Spider invasion
Large orb weaver and wolf spiders are popping up around yards city wide this time of year and their size is getting a lot of attention.
READ STORY: Lots of ‘orb weaver’ and ‘wolf’ spiders making themselves at home in Winnipeg
Deadly driving
In the wake of a deadly weekend on Manitoba’s roads, police and anti-impaired driving advocates are calling for change.
READ STORY: Manitoba among the worst rates of impaired driving in Canada