Hospital Stabbing: Urgent Security Boost

0:00It's April 4, this is Vancouver News Today, local news powered by AI, a patient staff another in the waiting room at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital emergency department, Friday evening around 6.30 pm. Both were there seeking care when the unprovoked attack went down. Alberta's hospital's minister Matt Jones broke it down on social media, saying Edmonton police and hospital staff jumped in quick to calm things and take the attacker into custody. Jones called the incident straight up unsettling, stressing nobody should feel unsafe showing up for medical help. He pointed out the clear need for more investment in hospital security and extra healthcare workers. The government's now rushing to roll out an already greenlit security plan at the hospital. They've also bumped up security staff on site to handle these risks better. Police were already posted there with hospital teams and while officials stay tight-lipped for now, this pushes the push for safer spaces where folks just need care.