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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 含羞草研究社渁n expression of frustration and probably weren含羞草研究社檛 appropriate.含羞草研究社�

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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含羞草研究社淗ousing doesn含羞草研究社檛 solve addiction,含羞草研究社� said Morden.

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

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She said the mayor should apologize, and strive to 含羞草研究社渃arry himself better in the future.含羞草研究社�

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The YouTube video addresses what Morden calls a 含羞草研究社渂attle of the wills含羞草研究社� 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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