Euan Thomson
@drugdatadecoded.ca
Award-winning investigations on the Alberta Recovery Model: www.drugdatadecoded.ca
✍️ APTN, Alberta Views, The Breach, The Tyee
PhD Microbiology
Banner: Access to information in Alberta
Icon: Headshot of me in blue t-shirt
✍️ APTN, Alberta Views, The Breach, The Tyee
PhD Microbiology
Banner: Access to information in Alberta
Icon: Headshot of me in blue t-shirt
Pinned
Euan Thomson
@drugdatadecoded.ca
· Sep 26
🧵 My story, "What's Wrong With Rehab?" won Gold for Long-Form at Alberta Magazine Awards last night!
Thanks to @albertaviews.bsky.social & all who shared expertise: Brandon Shaw, Esther Tailfeathers, @ehyshka.bsky.social, David Hodgins & recovery workers. 1/
albertaviews.ca/whats-wrong-...
Thanks to @albertaviews.bsky.social & all who shared expertise: Brandon Shaw, Esther Tailfeathers, @ehyshka.bsky.social, David Hodgins & recovery workers. 1/
albertaviews.ca/whats-wrong-...
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2. Featured story: the verdict against Vancouver's Drug User Liberation Front @dulfbc.bsky.social founders in a case that is anything but straightforward.
(article link: pressprogress.ca/founders-of-...)
(article link: pressprogress.ca/founders-of-...)
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
2. Featured story: the verdict against Vancouver's Drug User Liberation Front @dulfbc.bsky.social founders in a case that is anything but straightforward.
(article link: pressprogress.ca/founders-of-...)
(article link: pressprogress.ca/founders-of-...)
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A few snippets from the 2nd edition of Pulse Check, out yesterday (if you sign up now you'll still get a copy).
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few snippets from the 2nd edition of Pulse Check, out yesterday (if you sign up now you'll still get a copy).
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
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Asymmetrical political warfare comes to Alberta in the form of recall campaigns targeting UCP politicians. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/asym...
Asymmetrical political warfare comes to Alberta in the form of recall campaigns targeting UCP politicians - Alberta Politics
Trying to challenge the United Conservative Party Government’s misuse of the Charter’s notorious Notwithstanding Clause may be a waste of time and money, but using the UCP’s ridiculous recall legislat...
albertapolitics.ca
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Asymmetrical political warfare comes to Alberta in the form of recall campaigns targeting UCP politicians. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/asym...
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Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
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Agree with and appreciate Rachel's summary here.
After almost three decades, Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Agree with and appreciate Rachel's summary here.
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love that Supercop #3 expects us to believe he had reason to believe a sitting MLA was engaged in flagrant corruption, conducted an illegal search — and then got distracted so never completed his investigation. Adorable.
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
love that Supercop #3 expects us to believe he had reason to believe a sitting MLA was engaged in flagrant corruption, conducted an illegal search — and then got distracted so never completed his investigation. Adorable.
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some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
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With @theglobeandmail.com choosing to continue manufacturing consent for forced abstinence — guaranteed to increase violence in the short-term and overdose deaths in the long term across Victoria — here’s what I dug up after the last time:
drugdatadecoded.ca/bc-governmen...
drugdatadecoded.ca/bc-governmen...
BC government faces legal challenge as national news media promote forced abstinence
Two long-form articles in national news outlets are promoting the BC government's "secure care" policy the same week that the government faces a pivotal legal challenge on its expansive interpretation...
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
With @theglobeandmail.com choosing to continue manufacturing consent for forced abstinence — guaranteed to increase violence in the short-term and overdose deaths in the long term across Victoria — here’s what I dug up after the last time:
drugdatadecoded.ca/bc-governmen...
drugdatadecoded.ca/bc-governmen...
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One thing councillors can count on is an annual pre-budget visit from the police chief predicting chaos without vast amounts of new spending. Meanwhile, services that prevent crime are cut to pay for the police budget, social neglect goes up, and rinse and repeat.
Glad to see this @livewirecalgary.bsky.social op-ed naming last week’s pre-budget intimidation campaign by Calgary police for what it was.
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
We need to “demand that city council invest every dollar they have in the housing needed to really clean up our streets”
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
One thing councillors can count on is an annual pre-budget visit from the police chief predicting chaos without vast amounts of new spending. Meanwhile, services that prevent crime are cut to pay for the police budget, social neglect goes up, and rinse and repeat.
Glad to see this @livewirecalgary.bsky.social op-ed naming last week’s pre-budget intimidation campaign by Calgary police for what it was.
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
We need to “demand that city council invest every dollar they have in the housing needed to really clean up our streets”
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
Perspectives: Calgary police must use their social capital to demand housing, not more officers - LiveWire Calgary
“Arresting is connecting.” When I read how CPS Chief McLellan was attempting to frame last week’s exercise, I couldn’t believe it. On November 5, the Calgary Police executed Operation ORDER, a milita...
livewirecalgary.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Glad to see this @livewirecalgary.bsky.social op-ed naming last week’s pre-budget intimidation campaign by Calgary police for what it was.
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
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“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Thrilled to be joining @ijbstories.bsky.social. Investigative journalism, active journalism, is more important than ever. Cannot wait to make some trouble with this small, mighty team.
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thrilled to be joining @ijbstories.bsky.social. Investigative journalism, active journalism, is more important than ever. Cannot wait to make some trouble with this small, mighty team.
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The New York Times is the paper of record and has played a key role in enabling the Gaza genocide. To hold the newspaper accountable, we must sever our ties —not only as subscribers or advertisers, but also as writers who lend the paper legitimacy. mondoweiss.net/2025/11/why-...
Why writers must boycott the New York Times
The New York Times is the paper of record and has played a key role in enabling the Gaza genocide. To hold the newspaper accountable, we must sever our ties —not only as subscribers or advertisers,…
mondoweiss.net
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The New York Times is the paper of record and has played a key role in enabling the Gaza genocide. To hold the newspaper accountable, we must sever our ties —not only as subscribers or advertisers, but also as writers who lend the paper legitimacy. mondoweiss.net/2025/11/why-...
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Men who can’t handle a woman who looks like she would stand up for herself really love telling on themselves
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Men who can’t handle a woman who looks like she would stand up for herself really love telling on themselves
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My read of ASIRT's report confirms a clear breach of the duties associated with public office - see 18 -23
The report's conclusions are unsustainable. A witness is allowed to say (at 12) I do not recall the exact reason I searched Philip’s name but it wd have only been done for a lawful purpose. LOL
The report's conclusions are unsustainable. A witness is allowed to say (at 12) I do not recall the exact reason I searched Philip’s name but it wd have only been done for a lawful purpose. LOL
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
My read of ASIRT's report confirms a clear breach of the duties associated with public office - see 18 -23
The report's conclusions are unsustainable. A witness is allowed to say (at 12) I do not recall the exact reason I searched Philip’s name but it wd have only been done for a lawful purpose. LOL
The report's conclusions are unsustainable. A witness is allowed to say (at 12) I do not recall the exact reason I searched Philip’s name but it wd have only been done for a lawful purpose. LOL
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“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
I can’t believe there are people who oppose free vaccines. They have zero possibility of ‘system abuse’ because who tf wants unnecessary shots, and every shot given out personally saves you money and personally makes you healthier.
The vast majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free — except Conservatives:
🔴 LPC: 90%
🟠 NDP: 91%
⚜️ BQ: 79%
🔵 CPC: 44%
🔴 LPC: 90%
🟠 NDP: 91%
⚜️ BQ: 79%
🔵 CPC: 44%
Large majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free
A large majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free. Alberta and Quebec have begun charging for the vaccine.
cultmtl.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I can’t believe there are people who oppose free vaccines. They have zero possibility of ‘system abuse’ because who tf wants unnecessary shots, and every shot given out personally saves you money and personally makes you healthier.
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Yeah it seems like the best political move is to give into this guy
November 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Yeah it seems like the best political move is to give into this guy
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🚨 Alberta is Recalling. UCP MLA Angela Pitt facing recall campaign in Airdrie-East 👀 Also: Look who’s running in the UCP AGM board elections.
daveberta.substack.com/p/alberta-is...
daveberta.substack.com/p/alberta-is...
Alberta is Recalling. UCP MLA Angela Pitt facing recall campaign in Airdrie-East
Also: Look who’s running in the UCP AGM board elections
daveberta.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 Alberta is Recalling. UCP MLA Angela Pitt facing recall campaign in Airdrie-East 👀 Also: Look who’s running in the UCP AGM board elections.
daveberta.substack.com/p/alberta-is...
daveberta.substack.com/p/alberta-is...
The news that Lethbridge police got away with stalking, harassing and threatening Phillips because the chance of conviction was too low is an indictment of the entire justice system in Alberta.
More needs to be said about the strength and bravery of @sphillipsab.bsky.social to have gone through this for 8 years.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Lethbridge officer searched ex-Alberta MLA on database after overhearing 'tail end' of conversation: report | CBC News
After "completely unsatisfying" investigation outcome and no criminal charges, Shannon Phillips plans to continue with lawsuit against her city's police.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The news that Lethbridge police got away with stalking, harassing and threatening Phillips because the chance of conviction was too low is an indictment of the entire justice system in Alberta.
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More needs to be said about the strength and bravery of @sphillipsab.bsky.social to have gone through this for 8 years.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Lethbridge officer searched ex-Alberta MLA on database after overhearing 'tail end' of conversation: report | CBC News
After "completely unsatisfying" investigation outcome and no criminal charges, Shannon Phillips plans to continue with lawsuit against her city's police.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
More needs to be said about the strength and bravery of @sphillipsab.bsky.social to have gone through this for 8 years.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I’m honestly shocked that this story from @globalnews.ca has flown under the radar. Confirmation that Amit Shah, the second-most powerful man in the Indian government, was directly involved in the assassinations on Canadian soil. globalnews.ca/news/1151469...
Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination | Globalnews.ca
British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.
globalnews.ca
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I’m honestly shocked that this story from @globalnews.ca has flown under the radar. Confirmation that Amit Shah, the second-most powerful man in the Indian government, was directly involved in the assassinations on Canadian soil. globalnews.ca/news/1151469...
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Deeply appreciate Canada’s media union speaking out against this multimillion dollar lawsuit
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Deeply appreciate Canada’s media union speaking out against this multimillion dollar lawsuit
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
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Great to see a full-page ad in Le Devoir condemning Canada's military spending.
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Great to see a full-page ad in Le Devoir condemning Canada's military spending.
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Hard to know when someone is hitchhiking or just like really supportive
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Hard to know when someone is hitchhiking or just like really supportive