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The comments were made in a 35-minute YouTube video posted Friday.

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Since the video was published, Morden has been under fire for his comments. While he did not apologize for his comments, Morden said Wednesday that they were 香蕉视频直播渁n expression of frustration and probably weren香蕉视频直播檛 appropriate.香蕉视频直播�

However, he added, his comments were a reflection of the frustration felt by citizens and businesses about prolific theft he feels is being driven by drug addiction.

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Coun. Kiersten Duncan said Morden is being rightly criticized in social media.

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The YouTube video addresses what Morden calls a 香蕉视频直播渂attle of the wills香蕉视频直播� between the provincial government and the city over homeless issues.

The provincial government has announced it will place on property it owns at 11748 Burnett St.

Morden took part in a against the project on March 30. Another rally is planned for Sunday.

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