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John Cotter

25 Articles

Feds ground northern Saskatchewan crash airline citing operational deficiencies

Transport Canada says it has grounded the airline that operated the plane that crashed in northern Saskatchewan earlier this month.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | December 24th 2017
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, provincial throne speech,

Manitoba premier comments on Winnipeg chamber chair's appearance, high heels

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is taking criticism for making comments about the physical appearance of the woman who chairs the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | December 8th 2017
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Unifor seeks leave to challenge Suncor random drug test ruling at Supreme Court

A union that represents 3,000 workers at Suncor Energy's oilsands operations in northeast Alberta wants to take the issue of random workplace drug testing to the Supreme Court of Canada.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | November 26th 2017
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RCMP national security unit seeks public video, pictures of Edmonton attack

The RCMP unit that investigates threats to national security is asking citizens to share any video or pictures they have of the attacks on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Edmonton.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | October 5th 2017

Accused was ordered deported from U.S.; Ottawa reviewing refugee process

Authorities in the U.S. say a Somali refugee accused of attacking a police officer and running down four pedestrians in Edmonton was ordered removed from the country in 2011 by an immigration judge.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | October 4th 2017

Attempted murder among charges laid against suspect in Edmonton attack

Police have criminally charged a Somali refugee who attacked an officer and ran down pedestrians with a truck — but are holding off on terrorism charges pending investigation.
By John Cotter in News | October 2nd 2017
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Suspect facing terrorism charges in Edmonton truck attack investigated in 2015

RCMP assistant commissioner Marlin Degrand said the suspect, 30, was checked thoroughly in 2015 and deemed at that time to not pose a threat.
By Dean Bennett, John Cotter, Rob Drinkwater & Chris Purdy in News | October 1st 2017
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Trudeau calls stabbing and van chase in Edmonton a terrorist attack

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning violent events in Edmonton ­as a “terrorist attack” following a chaotic night that saw a police officer stabbed and several pedestrians struck with a van.
By Rob Drinkwater, Chris Purdy & John Cotter in News | October 1st 2017
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Alberta's Derek Fildebrandt says he made mistakes billing the government for meals

"I should have been more careful in reviewing them before signing off," said Alberta MLA Derek Fildebrandt."I take the custodianship of taxpayers money with the utmost seriousness."
By John Cotter in News, Energy, Politics | August 15th 2017
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Fildebrandt apologizes, takes leave as United Conservative Party finance critic

Fildebrandt started out the day in a defensive posture, saying there was nothing wrong with renting out his subsidized Edmonton apartment through Airbnb when he wasn't using it. He later apologized.
By John Cotter in News, Politics | August 11th 2017
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