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Winnipeg Schools Face Drug Crisis Danger
13 May
Summary
- Principals have performed resuscitations on playgrounds due to drug use.
- Children are navigating areas with open drug use and violence.
- City leaders call for government action to address the pervasive drug problem.
Winnipeg's largest school division is facing significant safety concerns due to an escalating drug crisis, impacting staff and students. School leaders report instances of principals performing resuscitations on playgrounds and children having to navigate areas with open drug use. This problem is not confined to specific neighborhoods but is pervasive throughout the city and the entire division.
City officials are highlighting the difficulties, with one councilor noting children's exposure to open drug use and violence, impacting both businesses and residents. Proposed solutions, like removing bus shelters where drug activity occurs, are seen by school officials as temporary fixes rather than comprehensive solutions to the root problem of organized crime and drug dealing.
School division leadership expresses frustration over a perceived lack of action from municipal and provincial governments, stating that schools are being burdened with responsibilities that fall outside their mandate. The pervasive impact of methamphetamine and fentanyl is described as devastating to the city, underscoring the urgent need for collaborative, effective solutions from all levels of government.
