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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Recent Work by Brett

Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta recorded a modest decline in homicides with 115 reported in 2023, down from 119 in 2022.
Over 300 COVID outbreaks hit Alberta acute care facilities last year

Over 300 COVID outbreaks hit Alberta acute care facilities last year

During these outbreaks, 2,352 patients and 660 health care workers tested positive for COVID.
'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable

'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable

Fifty-nine per cent of Albertans with disabilities reported barriers to accessibility in public spaces, according to Statistics Canada.
Bill fast-tracking resort development sets 'problematic’ precedent, critics say

Bill fast-tracking resort development sets 'problematic’ precedent, critics say

Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Government of Alberta data shows 198,688 passenger vehicle renewals were processed through its website in 2023.
The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

Tools for remotely assessing fatigue and breathlessness were designed, developed, and then shelved before clinical implementation.
Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

A citizens’ group campaigning in favour of a contentious Southern Alberta coal mine project in the Crowsnest Pass area has undisclosed connection to lobby group.
Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

When Alberta Health Services deleted its social media accounts used to share sexual health information in March, it promised the same content would continue to be published on remaining social media channels. A review of AHS social media shows the health agency hasn’t kept this commitment.
iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for problem gambling in Ontario, according to a new study.
Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

The roads, bridges, water pipes and sewers lines that connect rural Alberta are in jeopardy without more funding says report.
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