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flag Manitoba expands drunk detention to 72 hours, sparking opposition over site locations and safety.

flag Manitoba’s government is advancing a bill to extend involuntary detention for severely intoxicated individuals from 24 to 72 hours, requiring new health-care supervised care centres. flag The opposition opposes the plan without changes, demanding public consultations, buffer zones around sensitive areas, and bans on mobile overdose sites near centres. flag The NDP warns proposed amendments could shut down the Main Street Project, endangering people. flag Law enforcement and municipal leaders support the bill, citing public safety concerns over visible intoxication. flag With the legislative session ending soon, the government aims to pass the bill before adjournment to avoid a potential year-long delay.

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