Bernadette Smith supports establishing the proposed Henry Avenue drug consumption site as a harm-reduction measure, saying it was chosen because paramedic data shows high overdose calls there and emphasizing that services must meet people where they are to be effective.Bernadette Smith supports establishing a temporary supervised consumption/overdose prevention site in Winnipeg under a federal exemption, saying the province will move quickly to set it up, that Manitobans deserve these resources and the government must support people onto a path of recovery.

NewsMar 5, 2026

Wab Kinew supports opening a supervised consumption site in Winnipeg and says the province will move ahead now that federal information has been shared. He stresses planning for neighbourhood safety and engagement with police and health-care partners, hoping it opens within weeks.Wab Kinew supports opening a supervised consumption site but insists on delaying the timeline to ensure it is implemented properly, prioritizing strong health-care supports and safety for users and neighbours, and careful provincial regulation rather than rushing.

NewsMar 17, 2026

Jeff Bereza opposes the proposed Henry Avenue drug consumption site, criticizing the provincial government for proceeding without data, adequate consultation or operational details, and arguing the project is being pushed through despite lack of information.

NewsJan 9, 2026

Obby Khan criticizes the province's use of a federal exemption to rapidly establish a supervised consumption/overdose prevention site, calling the measure 'ramming through' and accusing the premier and minister of not knowing what's happening or claiming they only just learned permits weren't required.

NewsMar 5, 2026

Crime and Justice

Temporary supervised consumption site at 366 Henry Ave

Manitoba launches organized crime and drug task force

Manitoba bans pepper spray and long blades

Arson and vandalism at Manitoba MLAs' offices

Manitoba introduces supervised consumption site intake form

Manitoba accused absconds after release to treatment program

Manitoba ankle-monitoring devices show high failure rate

Manitoba announces $1M security fund for religious sites

Manitoba introduces 72-hour detention for intoxicated individuals

Manitoba launches school safety reviews after student assault

Manitoba school social media and chatbot ban

Winnipeg policy on minors' access to supervised consumption sites

Assault at Darwin School ignites debate over school resource officers

Manitoba $14M corrections boost to ease overcrowding

Manitoba $2,500 business security rebate

Manitoba funds 32 gender-based violence initiatives with $12.5M

Manitoba Just Hang Up campaign against phone scams

Manitoba legislature unveils overdose memorial

Manitoba makes school entry by sex offenders a bail breach

Manitoba moves to streamline adult-abuse registry

Manitoba opens 72-hour centre for meth intoxication

Manitoba premier calls for reform after Lamb's release

Manitoba premier condemns shooting of Alex Pretti

Manitoba requires Crown prosecutors to give 24-hour notice for bail hearings

Manitoba sees low uptake in federal assault weapons buyback

Police arrest over threatening letters to Manitoba MLA Nahanni Fontaine

Probe into 2026 cost overruns at Winnipeg police HQ

Project Deepwater drug seizure in Winnipeg

Two police officers at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre

Wab Kinew calls for violence after Supreme Court of Canada ruling

Winnipeg arson spree targeting bars and NDP offices

Winnipeg launches bail compliance unit in Dec 2025

Winnipeg opens 72-hour protective care centre

Winnipeg overdose spike prompts call for public health emergency

Winnipeg plans supervised consumption site in January

Winnipeg police review of Const. Elson Bostock cases

Winnipeg Punjabi extortion case tied to Chamber funding