The William Whyte and Point Douglas neighbourhoods in Winnipeg are experiencing a drug crisis that affects every aspect of community well-being. Drug trafficking has contributed to people dying from addictions, increased homelessness, encampments and poverty-driven lifestyles. Criminal activity associated with these challenges has further negatively affected residents, businesses and organizations within the community.
While Winnipeg experienced overall reductions in violent crime in 2025, the William Whyte and Point Douglas neighbourhoods have continued to experience increases in criminal activity.
In response, the Winnipeg Police Service’s North District Community Support Unit (CSU) partnered with both William Whyte and Point Douglas communities, as well as community agencies, to address the rise in criminal activity. At the same time, the project aimed to connect vulnerable individuals to community supports.
Project Revive operated between May 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and ran concurrently with Winnipeg’s recent downtown safety and outreach initiative. The results of the project include the following:
- 423 arrests for Project Revive
- 202 warrant arrests
In addition, eight search warrants were executed as part of the project resulting in the following items being seized:
- Four handguns
- Ten shotguns and rifles
- A large amount of ammunition
- Two bulletproof vests
- A conducted energy weapon (taser)
- Eight-edged weapons
- 13 replica firearms
- Approximately 1,000 grams of fentanyl (Estimated Street Value = $150,000)
- Approximately 1,000 grams of cocaine (Estimated Street Value = $100,000)
- Large quantity of pills
Community Engagement and Support
A key component of this project was working with community partners to connect vulnerable individuals with supports and services. Results included:
- 12 community agencies participated in this project
- 24 encampments were engaged
- 45 individuals connected directly to community services
- Six referrals were made to community services
- Naloxone (Narcan) was administered by CSU and foot patrol officers 124 times between July 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026
Additional Outcomes
This project also disrupted a break-and-enter network, resulting in the seizure of:
- Approximately $45,000 in Canadian currency
- Six e-bikes (Valued at $2,000 each)
The WPS Community Support Units work to reduce and prevent criminal activity that affects our local neighbourhoods. By addressing concerns from citizens and businesses, Community Support Unit officers form relationships and aim to build safer communities through proactive action.
The Winnipeg Police Service encourages anyone who is experiencing or witnesses a drug overdose to call 911 immediately. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides certain legal protections for individuals who seek emergency assistance during an overdose, as well as for anyone present at the scene when help arrives.
To reduce the risk of an overdose, never use drugs alone and always carry naloxone if opioids may be present. Additional addictions and treatment resources are available at Street Connections and Addictions Foundation of Manitoba