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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 23 MIN

Toxic drugs spark overdose crisis in downtown Winnipeg with 45 minutes of chaos

from This is Manitoba

A handful of Sunshine House resource staff and paramedics faced a chaotic situation in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, when 10 people experienced overdoses within a 45-minute span due to toxic drugs. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Levi Foy, Sunshine House's executive director.With the threat of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods looming, CBC's Jim Agapito hits the streets of Winnipeg to find out how Manitobans feel about the idea of buying Canadian as a way to combat economic pressure from the U.S. Will this movement help push back against economic challenges from the south?Cellphones have revolutionized how we connect with others, including how we date. With just a swipe, a match could lead to something meaningful, but some young people are choosing to disconnect from dating apps altogether. CBC's Gavin Axelrod talks to Gen Z folks about turning away from their phones to search for long-term love and the reasons for the shift.

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