[Northern Light]

Thanks everyone for your quick input and responses.

I have to say, I'm surprised by how negatively most of you are describing the area, it makes the documentaries I've seen seem soft!

My condolences to the person whose friend was stabbed.

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Having got the general sense that the area is indeed needy/distressed etc.

My first question is why?

I mean every City of any size (and many small towns) have poorer areas etc.

But in Canada, the only 2 I hear about on a large scale or the North Side in Winnipeg, and Downtown East Side in Vancouver.

I know other Cities have rough spots, but I gather its not usually so clear to the naked eye.

What I'm trying to figure out is what's unique about this area, or Winnipeg or Manitoba that this area when a little further wrong that most.

Is there inordinate pubic housing? A lack of police enforcement? are programs or services (ie schools, parks, recreation) absent?

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I'd also like to hear from you all on whether anything can be/will be done about this; and if so what Should be done?

Thanks again for all the input; I'm finding this interesting.