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CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Winnipeg lacks staffing, resources to deal with hoarding: report
The City of Winnipeg lacks the staffing and resources to deal with the problem of hoarding, finds a new report. According to the city document, Winnipeg has been working to address hoarding for more than three years. This involved the creation of a task force and a triage group, which include representation from Winnipeg police, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS). Through these initiatives, the task force worked to manage hoarding cases and referred those in need to the proper resources, particularly to community crisis workers. However, the report noted, community crisis workers can no longer help with this project due to other work commitments, which has led to a major dip in the number of cases the city is handling. 'As a result, promotion of the hoarding referral service and interactions with referrals has been at a minimum until new resources can be identified,' the report said. 'There are still no resources available with the appropriate skillset to meet and work with referred individuals.' Hoarding, as characterized by the American Psychiatric Association, is the persistent difficulty of getting rid of possessions due to a perceived need to save them. The report notes the behaviour is linked to 'complex' mental health concerns that often require intensive support. 'These supports do not exist currently within the city,' the report stated. 'Further, as identified through the work of the Taskforce and the Triage Group, needed services are also limited in community or have significant wait times.' The report will be discussed at a meeting of the standing policy committee on community services on July 2.
CTV News
21-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Vacant St. James home to be demolished after fire
A vacant home on Douglas Park Road in Winnipeg is being torn down following a fire on June 21, 2025. (Zach Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg) A vacant home in St. James is slated for demolition following a fire early Saturday. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews were called to the 100 block of Douglas Park Road at around 3 a.m. The two-and-a-half-storey home was fully engulfed in flames and smoke when firefighters arrived. According to a news release, WFPS crews used aerial ladders and hand lines to put out the blaze. The city said the house sustained severe damage from fire, smoke and water. An emergency demolition is being arranged due to structural concerns. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
CTV News
15-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Winnipeg crews respond to fires on Maryland Street, Laura Street
A Winnipeg firetruck is shown in an undated photo. (File) Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire in the 600 block of Maryland Street around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a media release. The boarded and vacant building, which had 'heavy flames' coming from within, was declared under control approximately 30 minutes later. Meanwhile, at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, WFPS responded to reports of a house fire in the 200 block of Laura Street. The fire was declared under control at 3:36 a.m. No injuries were reported in both incidents and the fires remain under investigation. Individuals are asked to call 911 if you see someone entering a vacant building or removing boards from a building's windows or doors.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
Medications stolen from Winnipeg ambulance: WFPS
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is warning the public about the theft of medications from an ambulance over the weekend. According to the city, the medications were in a paramedic response bag, which was stolen Sunday morning while WFPS were responding to a call in the 600 block of William Avenue. The medications in the kit are ones used for symptomatic relief or to help resuscitate patients. Many are packed in vials and are administered intravenously, WFPS said. The service noted none of the medications in the kit contain narcotics but warn taking any amount of the medications without supervision can be dangerous or fatal. WFPS said an internal investigation will take place. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6222.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Importance of Paramedics Services Week
Winnipeg Watch Ryan Sneath, Deputy Chief of Paramedics with WFPS talks about why Paramedics Services Week is important and how many emergency calls the city handles.
