Linden Woods residents lose appeal to block a live-in drug treatment facility [Video]

The City of Winnipeg’s appeal committee has voted against an appeal from Linden Woods area residents who were pushing back on a proposed drug treatment facility.

After hearing from dozens of speakers from both sides of the argument, the committee voted two in favour of the appeal, and two against.

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In this case, because the committee’s vote was tied, the appeal was denied and the original decision of the director of planning, property and development was upheld.

The city had previously approved a conditional use application for the home on Linden Woods Drive, which will house six adults.

This means Regenesis Centre for Recovery (RCR) can open a live-in drug treatment facility in the area. The centre will service women and the LGBTQ2S+ community.

During Wednesday’s meeting, several Linden Woods residents shared their concerns. Many …