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A UCP-linked abstinence cheerleader harboured an alleged abuser

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A UCP-linked abstinence cheerleader harboured an alleged abuser

For the last thirteen years, Last Door Recovery Centre contracted a security guard and fitness instructor now facing allegations of sexualized violence against people in addiction treatment.

By Euan Thomson 04 Feb 2023
Edmonton is headed for a crackdown

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Edmonton is headed for a crackdown

Yesterday's announcement made by Minister of Public Safety Mike Ellis and EPS Chief Dale McFee left me unsettled. Here's why.

By Euan Thomson 02 Feb 2023

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The business of policing: Part 1

Should a public service run marketing campaigns to shore up public support for funding? Should so-called health issues like drug use be used as sales opportunities?

By Euan Thomson 30 Jan 2023
Police are absorbing public assets

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Police are absorbing public assets

This week, CBC Edmonton held its first regular morning show segment with the Edmonton Police Chief. Will hilarity ensue? Read on!

By Euan Thomson 26 Jan 2023

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We can forecast drug poisoning deaths without provincial data

Spin, minimization and delayed data are the orders of the day in Alberta drug policy. How can we cut through the manufactured noise and tell people the truth?

By Euan Thomson 23 Jan 2023

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Alcohol is toxic but so is public health right now

Thoughts about the new CCSA alcohol guidelines, after a decade working in alcohol and building a harm reduction approach in my own life.

By Euan Thomson 19 Jan 2023
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