“I believe that sometimes, you do need to hear the contrarian voices.” Alberta’s COVID legacy is becoming clear: anti-science fever and deep distrust. Katie Teeling reports. Katie is a freelance reporter for The Tyee. Published July 18, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/18/Alberta-COVID-Legacy/

Alberta’s COVID Legacy: Anti-science Fever and Deep Distrust

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