Eric Szeto

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• As world’s biggest polluters move away from coal, trouble for the industry

  While the mine provides much needed employment to the area – 120 jobs – there are questions about where the Donkin Coal block fits as coal seemingly goes out of favour globally.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2016
• Looming inquiry into federal judge exposes flaws with Canada’s judicial appointment process

  A federal judge’s possible removal from the bench less than a year after his appointment has raised troubling questions about whether judicial candidates are properly vetted before given jobs to some of Canada’s highest courts.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2016
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• Oil pollution from shipwrecks a global concern

  A 2005 study estimated there could be up to 22 billion litres of fuel and more than 8,500 at-risk vessels under the world’s oceans. Many of these vessels sunk during or around the Second World War and continue to deteriorate.

  Jan 22, 2016
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• Oil leaking from shipwreck threatens small Newfoundland community

  In 1985, the Manolis L sank after it ran aground near Change Islands. When it went down, the vessel was carrying more than 500,000 litres of fuel, most of it a highly toxic, heavy oil known as Bunker C.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2016
• Hundreds of shipwrecks pose environmental threat to Canada’s coasts

  A 16x9 investigation has discovered there are hundreds of sunken ships in Canadian waters, some of which have leaked oil in the past and are at risk of doing so again.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2016
• What to do if a family member dies overseas

  16x9 looked at the steps to take if a family member dies overseas and what role consular officials can play in the event of a death abroad.

  Nov 6, 2015
• TIMELINE: Who killed Nara Pech?

  Nara Pech and his two friends were travelling through Southeast Asia in January when he was found dead at Wattay International Airport in Laos.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Marg McCuaig-Boyd wins Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley

  The NDP's Marg McCuaig-Boyd has won the riding of Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley.

  Politics

  May 6, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Jamie Kleinsteuber wins Calgary-Northern Hills riding

  The NDP's Jamie Kleinsteuber has unseated MLA Teresa Woo-Paw in the 2015 Alberta election.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Rick Strankman wins Drumheller-Stettler

  Wildrose incumbent Rick Strankman has been re-elected in Drumheller-Stettler.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Wayne Anderson wins Highwood

  Danielle Smith's former seat in Highwood has been won by Wildrose candidate Wayne Anderson.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Christina Gray wins Edmonton-Mill Woods riding

  On Tuesday, voters go to the polls in the 2015 Alberta election. Find out more about the history and candidates in the riding of Edmonton-Mill Woods.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Lori Sigurdson wins Edmonton-Riverview riding

  On Tuesday, voters go to the polls in the 2015 Alberta election. Find out more about the history and candidates in the riding of Edmonton-Riverview.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Richard Feehan wins Edmonton-Rutherford

  NDP candidate Richard Feehan has been elected in Edmonton-Rutherford.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Thomas Dang wins Edmonton-South West

  PC incumbent Matt Jeneroux has lost his seat in Edmonton-South West to NDP candidate Thomas Dang.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Bob Turner defeats Stephen Mandel in Edmonton-Whitemud

  NDP candidate Bob Turner has defeated Health Minister Stephen Mandel in Edmonton-Whitemud.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Danielle Larivee wins in Lesser Slave Lake

  On Tuesday, voters go to the polls in the 2015 Alberta election. Find out more about the history and candidates in the riding of Lesser Slave Lake.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Colin Piquette wins Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater

  NDP candidate Colin Piquette has won the Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater riding, which is located just north of Edmonton.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Glenn van Dijken wins Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock

  The Wildrose Party's Glenn van Dijken has been elected in the riding of Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Wes Taylor wins Battle River-Wainwright riding

  Wildrose candidate Wes Taylor won the riding of Battle River-Wainwright. The riding had been a Conservative stronghold since 1971.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Scott Cyr wins Bonnyville-Cold Lake

  On Tuesday, voters go to the polls in the 2015 Alberta election. Find out more about the history and candidates in the riding of Bonnyville-Cold Lake.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
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• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose Party’s Mark Smith wins in Drayton Valley-Devon riding

  On Tuesday, voters go to the polls in the 2015 Alberta election. Find out more about the history and candidates in the riding of Drayton Valley-Devon.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: Leader of the official opposition wins seat in Fort McMurray-Conklin

  Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has won his first seat in Alberta provincial politics in the riding of Fort McMurray-Conklin.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose’s Tany Yao wins Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo

  Wildrose candidate Tany Yao has won the seat in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, ousting incumbent Mike Allen.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• City of Edmonton versus Uber: the debate heats up in court

  If the City of Edmonton wants Uber to stop operations, it might have some work to do after an injunction hearing Thursday.

  Mar 26, 2015