Jackie Carmichael

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jackie Carmichael

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1The battle between Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is playing out on doorsteps in the Edmonton-West riding.  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

2 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jackie Carmichael

"It is noxious, and it is powerful, it poses a major risk to Canadian democracy."  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWith a Canadian federal election less than three weeks away, the bots are out in force, looking for unsuspecting voters to sway. Rampant and undetectable to the naked eye, foreign and domestic players use the pixels and shares of social media to shape what we think — and how we vote.

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Jackie Carmichael

Advertisement 1"It is noxious, and it is powerful, it poses a major risk to Canadian democracy."Article contentWith a Canadian federal election less than three weeks away, the bots are out in force, looking for unsuspecting voters to sway. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentRampant and undetectable to the naked eye, foreign and domestic players use the pixels and shares of social media to shape what we think — and how we vote.

2 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jackie Carmichael

'Why would you choose to get ill?': Doctor issues warning as Alberta measles cases soarThe president of the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association cited “a lack of government leadership and action to improve low immunization rates.”An Edmonton doctor is urging Alberta Health Services and the chief medical officer of health to highlight the importance of immunization as a means of protecting vulnerable individuals from exposure to potentially deadly illnesses, such as measles.

2 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jackie Carmichael

24-7 crisis diversion team: What it saves and what it costs EdmontonIt’s the only publicly-available non-emergency response program in Edmonton. A worker from the Boyle Street crisis diversion team leaves a homeless encampment in a ravine near 111 Avenue and 83 Street on Jan. 5, 2024 in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /PostmediaArticle contentAverting crises and helping people before things get worse for Edmontonians has been a money-saving endeavour, new numbers show.