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By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s addictions minister says it’s a special but bittersweet day as the province opens its first supervised consumption site. Bernadette Smith said Tuesday that the site in central Winnipeg is long overdue and will help get people the care they need. “We can’t treat people who aren’t alive,” said Smith. “So this is a place for folks to go to get supervised with their substances, but also more importantly, to get connected with supports and services so they can get on to a path of recovery.” The government said the site had a limited opening starting in June but is now fully staffed and operational, at least for the temporary space at the site. There are eight staff, including two nurses along with clinicians and mentors, said… <\/p>\n

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By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s addictions minister says it’s a special but bittersweet day as the province opens its first supervised consumption site. Bernadette Smith said Tuesday that the site in central Winnipeg is long overdue and will help get people the care they need. “We can’t treat people who aren’t alive,” said Smith. “So this is a place for folks to go to get supervised with their substances, but also more importantly, to get connected with supports and services so they can get on to a path of recovery.” The government said the site had a limited opening starting in June but is now fully staffed and operational, at least for the temporary space at the site. There are eight staff, including two nurses along with clinicians and mentors, said... <\/p>\n

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