The Manitoba government is revising the planned site for its first supervised consumption facility after encountering strong opposition from local residents.
Premier Wab Kinew says the province is reversing course on its original plan after hearing negative feedback from area residents that the proposed site at 200 Disraeli Freeway in the heart of Winnipeg is too close to schools, a child-care centre, and some homes.
“We will be bringing a new location forward for people to consider,” Kinew told reporters after his Sept. 3 speech at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general assembly in Winnipeg.
“We did a good faith consultation with the community. There’s clearly a desire to look at other locations. We’re doing that work now.”…