Winnipeg Meth Crisis

• Winnipeg fire paramedic resources ‘severely taxed’ according to chief

  Firefighters have responded to 702 structural fires so far in 2019, compared to 690 in total for 2018.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2019
  
• Winnipeg acts on task force’s recommendations on Manitoba’s meth crisis

  The task force's report, released Friday, included 24 recommendations and was the result of more than six months of work.

  Crime

  Jul 3, 2019
  
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• Manitoba’s illicit drug task force named, receives mixed reviews

  Three months after a task force to battle Manitoba's meth crisis was announced, Global News has learned the names of all 14 members.

  Mar 14, 2019
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• Manitoba paramedics given power to dose agitated patients high on meth

  Manitoba is first jurisdiction in Canada allow paramedics to administer Olanzapine to consenting patients, after consulting a supervisor.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2018
• Crystal meth eclipsing opioids on the Prairies: ‘There’s no lack of meth on the street’

  Police officers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta say they're worried about crystal meth as a narcotic of choice.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2018
• Man crashes bike, threatens Winnpeg police with metal shears

  A Winnipeg man is behind bars after threatening police officers with metal shears and a piece of rebar. Police first noticed the suspect digging around behind a St. Boniface business Monday.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2018
• Methamphetamine is cheap, easy to get and unpredictable: Winnipeg emergency officials

  The Winnipeg Police Service hosted a briefing Thursday detailing how meth issues continue to grow in our community and what professionals are doing about it.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2018