Alberta Weekly News Breakdown: Global Cases, Investigations, and Crime
Alberta's Leaders Take Center Stage at COP28 in Dubai: Navigating Fossil Fuel Challenges Amidst Climate Calls
A delegation of Alberta politicians and leaders, including Premier Danielle Smith, is attending COP28, a climate summit in Dubai focusing on the fossil-fuel sector. Over 100 delegates from Alberta, representing various companies and organizations, will participate. The summit addresses questions about a complete phaseout of fossil fuels, coinciding with a global stocktake under the Paris agreement. Tensions between Alberta and the federal government over Clean Electricity Regulations and potential emissions caps add significance. The conference, hosted in an oil-producing country, reflects the industry's acknowledgment of the accelerating energy transition. Discussions will likely include regulations to cut methane emissions. Alberta aims to showcase developments in carbon capture and utilization, with Premier Smith skeptical of the International Energy Agency's views. The delegation aims to highlight Alberta's achievements, including a 45% reduction in emissions in the oil and gas sector, exceeding targets.
Empowering Canadians: Naloxone, the Lifesaving Weapon Against the Opioid Crisis
Health Canada has identified the opioid crisis as a severe public health threat, with over 38,000 opioid-related overdose deaths since 2016. The illicit drug supply in Canada has been tainted with potent opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil. Access to naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, is crucial in addressing the crisis. Naloxone blocks opioid receptors and is administered through injection or nasal spray. It's free, easily accessible, and can be used by the general public after brief training. Signs of opioid overdose include difficulty walking, talking, and breathing. Naloxone kits, distributed nationwide, include instructions for use and two doses. Various provinces provide naloxone through pharmacies, health centers, and community organizations. The goal is to involve everyone in combating the opioid crisis by promoting widespread naloxone access.
West Edmonton Mall Lockdown: Swift Police Response and Apprehension After Gun Sighting Incident
West Edmonton Mall experienced a brief lockdown following reports of a man with a gun. Edmonton police responded to the weapons complaint around 2:30 p.m., and the mall was placed on lockdown. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. A male suspect was taken into custody, and charges are pending. Social media posts indicated shoppers and retailers evacuating or taking cover. The lockdown lasted from around 3:30 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. This incident follows a previous gun scare on August 21, where suspects opened fire in a parking lot near the mall, injuring three people. The earlier case remains unsolved.
Mastermind Behind Quebec's Fake Bomb Threats Arrested in Morocco: International Scam Unveiled
A 45-year-old man, arrested in the Moroccan town of Tafraoute, has been identified as the suspect behind a series of fake bomb threats sent to various institutions across Quebec. The threats, involving mass e-mails, demanded money in exchange for information about the purported explosives. Approximately 50 such cases were identified in Quebec, targeting schools, businesses, offices, governments, and media outlets between October 18 and November 27. The arrest follows an international investigation, and there is strong reason to believe the same individual was involved in bomb threats against schools in Ontario, as announced by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Housing Crisis Deepens: Homelessness Fuels Recidivism as Inmates Choose Jail Over the Streets
Michael Keough, currently incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in Newfoundland and Labrador, describes deplorable conditions in the prison, including black mold affecting his health. Keough, who is homeless, chose incarceration over release on bail due to lack of resources and housing options outside. The housing crisis in Canada is exacerbating the link between homelessness and incarceration, with released inmates struggling to find support and shelter. Advocates highlight the difficulty in securing housing for recently incarcerated individuals, leading them back to homelessness and increasing the likelihood of reoffending. Efforts to address the housing crisis are urged to consider the need for more supportive housing for those released from jail, providing a more sustainable solution than cycling them through the justice system. Keough expresses a desire to break the cycle but laments the lack of available help.
Danielle Smith is now probably 10 times smarter than the honourable Steven Guilbeault our Minister of Environment and Climate Change Minister the one Trudeau appointed and who has a criminal record and should go back to being a green peacenik.