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Winnipeg City admits staffing shortages after man waited 11 hours for ambulance

A Winnipeg man waited an astounding 11 hours for an ambulance, and the city is now admitting "significant staffing shortages" are to blame for the shocking failure of emergency services.

Clayton DeMaine
Jan 09, 2026
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A Winnipeg man waited an astounding 11 hours for an ambulance, and the city is now admitting “significant staffing shortages” are to blame for the shocking failure of emergency services.

Ken MacKinnon, a Winnipeg resident, slipped on icy streets outside his home on Dec. 20, landing on his hip, as reported by Now Toronto.

MacKinnon…

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