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Douglas Robertson

@douglasr.bsky.social
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CpSc guy, pilot, geek. My posts mostly follow an aviation theme, with some Garmin, Canadian Army, scuba and other random stuff thrown in for good measure.

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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident that occurred in southeast #Saskatchewan. The team will gather information and assess the occurrence.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
More customers for our businesses. More investment in our industries. More choices for work and education. That’s what a stronger alliance with the EU can deliver.
Prime Minister Carney speaks in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Really good journalism here by @ximenaka.bsky.social, who took the premier's claim and put it to the test. Surprise: it didn't hold up and was filled with half-truths and deliberate blind spots. #abpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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Does Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes? | The Tyee
Ahead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims.
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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last week, Smith posted on social media that “For every $1 of taxes a guest worker generates, taxpayers are covering $10 in services.” While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate. I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
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Does Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes? | The Tyee
Ahead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Why does Derek Fildebrandt (publisher of Western Standard) think Alberta needs to separate? Racist BS about "floodgates of third-world mass migration" that "destroying the inheritance passed on to us by our ancestors..." "Inheritance" by "ancestors"??? Huh? Great piece, @emmettmacfarlane.com 👇
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident that occurred on Wednesday near Mission, #BC. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/ibvt50ZG3kj
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 26/08/2026
There is a remote and tiny body of water in northern Ontario called Trump Lake and Canadians have been giving it one-star reviews on Google Maps. Comments include "Please rename" and "Lake of Mexico might be a better name." 🔗: maps.app.goo.gl/aAHuCjHdbu7s...
Screenshot of Trump Lake, Ontario, on Google Maps
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#TSBAir released its report (A24W0016) into a 2024 fatal helicopter crash near Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. The investigation found that the pilot likely experienced an unexpected loss of visual references. Learn more:https://t.co/eBITQjdfCC. #AviationSafety #IIMC #Media
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The TSB is calling for stronger @Transport_gc oversight of medical fitness assessments following its investigation (R23E0079) into a CN train collision and derailment near Wainwright, #Alberta. Learn more: ow.ly/C83c50ZCuRo #RailSafety
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Government of Yukon @yukon.ca · 25/08/2026
Premier Dixon has issued a statement in response to new U.S. tariffs and is focused on supporting local businesses and building a stronger, more resilient economy. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Statement from Premier Dixon on supporting a strong economic future the Yukon and Canada.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team of investigators following an accident that occurred Monday evening at Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, #QC. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/C8VF50ZFeck
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Terence C. Gannon @terencecgannon.com · 24/08/2026
So look 👀 what has its cowls on and was captured strolling around the Springbank taxiways this past weekend? | 🛩️ 📹 📍 🇨🇦 | 🔗 legendaircraft.com/the-legend/
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
TSB investigations have identified that loss-of-visual-reference accidents are more likely to involve helicopters than airplanes. Training, technology, and SOPs are critical to safe recovery: ow.ly/CjfM50Y5Hh7 #AviationSafety
Three superposed photos of helicopter wreckages on snow-covered terrains, each with the number of the TSB investigation that they are associated with (A21C0038, A12P0079, and A21C0038[LA1.1]), with the text “Helicopters face higher risk in loss-of-visual-reference accidents.” Transportation Safety Board of Canada coat of arms in the bottom left corner, and the Canada wordmark in the bottom right corner.
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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Current status: watching Jason Kenney take Jamil Jivani to the woodshed over on the place formerly known as Twitter, and I gotta tell ya … it’s kinda making me 🔥 Of course, that could just be the menopause talking. But Kenney seriously went off on JD Vance’s bestie. #cdnpoli #ableg
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The other provinces should put US booze back on shelves just so we can send an even stronger message: we don’t want the stuff.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Uh huh
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team of investigators near Minden Hills, ON following an accident involving a privately registered Cassutt Racer. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/g3un50ZByVN
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 18/08/2026
My 100LL fuel tracker is starting to come together. Since 2022 the green airports have added 100LL fuel for sale, while the brown airports lost that ability. You can contribute to the dataset by uploading your copy of the CFS to: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/fo... #flying #aviation #avgeek #canada
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 17/08/2026
I need your help! If you have an old copy of the Canadian Flight Supplement (CFS) in PDF format. Can you please upload it here? I'm working on a project to document the decline of avgas availability across the country. #flying #aviation #avgeek
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CFS Files - Google Drive
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#TSBAir is deploying investigators following a mid-air collision involving 2 Cessna 172 aircraft, that occurred Monday near Chilliwack Airport, #BC. The team will arrive on site this afternoon, and will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/fcZW50Zw8nY
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Douglas Robertson @douglasr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
B.C. man who devoted nearly three decades to rescuing strangers dies in Squamish (via CBC News). www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. man who devoted nearly 3 decades to rescuing strangers dies in Squamish | CBC News
Michael Coyle had worked with Coquitlam SAR for years and helped many other teams in B.C.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The TSB has deployed on July 20 a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident, that occurred Monday evening in Victoriaville, Quebec. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/lFys50ZqGTP
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TSB has deployed a team of investigators following a small aircraft accident in Victoriaville, Quebec - Transportation Safety Board of Canada
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed on July 20 a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident, that occurred Monday evening in Victoriaville, Quebec. The TSB...
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
#TSBAir released its investigation report (A23O0122) into the September 2023 loss of control and impact with runway involving a Perimeter Aviation LP aircraft at Detour Lake Aerodrome, Ontario. ow.ly/C1UZ50Znus8 #AviationSafety #Media
Image of an aircraft with text “Report release: A23O0112, Detour Lake Aerodrome, Ontario”, and Transportation Safety Board coat of arms and Canada wordmark.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#TSBAir just released its investigation report (A25P0149) into the Sept. 2025 fatal accident involving an amateur-built Bushmaster Super 22 aircraft that collided with terrain shortly after taking off from Lillooet Aerodrome, BC: ow.ly/8aUN50ZkMqQ #AviationSafety #Media
Photo of an overturned aircraft with the text “Report release: A25P0149, Lillooet Aerodrome, British Columbia”, a plane icon, the Transportation Safety Board coat of arms in the bottom left and Canada wordmark in the bottom right.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 04/07/2026
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Canadians gear up for historic World Cup match against Morocco
The round of 16 showdown will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, starting at 1 p.m. ET
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Douglas Robertson @douglasr.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Let's go!!! 🇨🇦🍁⚽
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 28/06/2026
News In Photo:
Canada faces South Africa for right to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship
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Douglas Robertson @douglasr.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Why, given the current economic and political climate, would Canada Soccer choose to fly on JetBlue to their World Cup match this weekend in Los Angeles? #fail www.instagram.com/reel/DaF7TGl...
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canmnt on Instagram: "POV: you’re Tobi on our flight to L.A. 😎POV : tu es Tobi sur notre vol vers L.A. 😎#OakleyMetaPartnerView all 31 comments"
POV: you’re Tobi on our flight to L.A. 😎POV : tu es Tobi sur notre vol vers L.A. 😎#OakleyMetaPartner
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 25/06/2026
Before I officially publish my findings, I need a second set of eyes to help me validate the data. If you have time, can you take a look at my new Uncontrolled Airport Circuit Study data and let me know if anything weird pops out at you. #flying #aviation #avgeek fly.blakecrosby.com/mid-field/
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Mid-Field — how Canadian GA pilots join the circuit
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team following an aircraft accident near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. #media ow.ly/ucKn50ZhlBx
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Douglas Robertson @douglasr.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
There are many things to be eye-rolling tired of these days, but today it's self proclaimed airline/travel experts complaining about all the things, whether it's seats, Internet, IFE, or some other "shortcoming". You're in a metal tube travelling at speeds unfathomable 100 years ago; get over it.
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 23/06/2026
Sooo.. which airports are the worst offenders to CAR 602.96? Using a LH circuit when you should be using a RH one? 30% of traffic to CYXL are doing wrong-hand circuits on 34. However, these tracks avoid the city and this is an MF airport, so does that make it ok? #flying #avgeek #aviation
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 22/06/2026
Analyzed 321 overhead join teardrops at 🇨🇦 uncontrolled airports using ADS-B data. Surprising result: there's no national consensus on which way to turn on the dead side it's (55% left, 45% right) for standard LH circuits. But individual airports show striking consistency. 🛩️ #avgeek #aviation
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Mark Ellis Harris @meharris.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Here's my story about @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social report into the Titan implosion. Lots of missed chances to inspect the sub, including a boarding of OceanGate's support ship by armed officers from Canada Border Services Agency (not previously reported). www.wired.com/story/canada...
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Canada Missed Chances to Inspect OceanGate’s Titan Before Fatal Implosion
A new report shows that government agencies failed to communicate and includes recommendations for stronger oversight in a bid to avert future disasters.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#TSBAir released its investigation report (A24P0107) into the October 2024 fatal accident involving a float-equipped aircraft operated by Wilderness Seaplanes Ltd. in Warner Bay, British Columbia. Find out more: ow.ly/XUht50Z8Qq9 #AviationSafety #Media
Photo of a float-equipped aircraft being pulled from the water with text “Report release: A24P0107, Warner Bay, British Columbia”. Transportation Safety Board coat of arms in the upper left and Canada wordmark in the bottom left.
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 17/06/2026
🇨🇦 Pilots. I'm doing a study on uncontrolled airports and the most popular circuit entry type pilots use. If you would like your uncontrolled airport included, please let me know! I will be publishing the results. #flying #aviation #avgeek
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Today, the TSB issued 6 recommendations to @Transport_gc following its investigation (M23A0169) into the #Titan implosion. They focus on regulatory oversight, technical standards for submersibles, and safety management. Learn more: ow.ly/73cg50ZcrAz
image of a vessel and a submersible with text “TSB issuing six recommendations in three key areas following the implosion of the Titan submersible”, a vessel icon, and Transportation Safety Board of Canada coat of arms.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
FACT of the day: For a safety management system to be effective, it should proactively identify risks; and effective risk-mitigation measures should be implemented. ow.ly/ifwh50ZbOFB #MarineSafety
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Separationland Who’s Who: A wrote a field guide to the confusing jumble of groups cropping up on both the leave and stay sides. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... You’re welcome.
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ANALYSIS | A guide to the (many) groups running Alberta's separatist and remain camps | CBC News
Politicians may take back seat as a jumble of groups on both sides angle for voters' attention (and sometimes clash).
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#TSBAir investigation report (A23P0040) highlights critical safety risks during maintenance ground run operations following a fatal helicopter accident that took place at Smithers Airport, British Columbia in May 2023. Learn more: ow.ly/xShn50Z4ifI #AviationSafety #Media
Wireframe image of helicopter with text “Report release: A23P0040, Loss of control on ground, Smithers Airport, British Columbia”. Transportation Safety Board coat of arms in the upper left and Canada wordmark in the bottom left.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Widely criticized keto diet study retracted retractionwatch.com/2026/05/22/w... @michaelmindrum.bsky.social: “...this whole endeavor is at the intersection of social media grifting and medical science."
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Widely criticized keto diet study retracted
Aamulya/iStock A 2025 paper claiming the keto diet does not promote the formation of arterial plaques has been retracted after widespread criticism of the study’s methods and claims. The journal fo…
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Douglas Robertson @douglasr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Great article from @theglobeandmail.com: "Alberta’s electoral boundary changes could reshape the political landscape." www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4d965cd...
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Mapping how Alberta’s electoral boundary changes could reshape the political landscape
As Alberta prepares for the 2027 provincial election, the electoral map’s scheduled redrawing has led to accusations of partisan gerrymandering
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#TSBAir is deploying a team to investigate an aircraft accident involving a privately registered Schleicher ASW 20, that occurred earlier today in Lamont, Alberta. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#TSBAir released its investigation report (A23P0136) into a 2023 lightning strike and loss of control involving a Sikorsky S-76++ helicopter near North Pender Island, BC. Find out more: ow.ly/1QBw50YYb3e
Wireframe image of helicopter with text “Report release: A23P0136, helicopter-induced lightning North Pender Island, British Columbia”. Transportation Safety Board coat of arms in the upper left and Canada wordmark in the bottom left.
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 03/05/2026
Alberta separatists separate Albertans from their privacy
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Alberta separatists separate Albertans from their privacy
EDMONTON — The Centurion Project, an Alberta separatist organization, has been accused of illegally accessing the personal information of nearly three million voters, in a patriotic display of separat...
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 02/05/2026
After months of testing. I'm ready to open up beforeyoufly.ca to the public. A simple free service that allows you to subscribe to updates from Nav Canada every time they publish a new Aeronautical Information Circular or AIP Supplement. Filter by FIR and update type. #avgeek #flying #aviation
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Blake Crosby @fly.blakecrosby.com · 28/04/2026
Can Trigger NOTAMs help fix NOTAM overload? NAV CANADA’s new 14-day Trigger NOTAM approach isn’t just administrative housekeeping, it’s an attempt to improve how critical flight information is surfaced. Read all about it in my latest post. #flying #aviation #avgeek
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How Nav Canada Is Making NOTAMS Better
In November 2023, Nav Canada introduced the “Trigger NOTAM”. So called trigger because they don’t contain detailed information to the pilot in the NOTAM it self. But “triggers” you to look up the…
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TSB of Canada (unofficial mirror) @tsbcanada-mirror.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
On March 22, 2026, the TSB deployed investigators following collision involving Jazz Aviation Air Canada Express Flight 8646 and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The NTSB has released its preliminary report. x.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/20473782…
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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
(Sorry, link for above didn’t attach). THIS IS A MUST READ. All hell is about to break loose in #ableg apple.news/ALeU9Px69R6e...
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First, there was Alberta’s health procurement controversy. Then the surveillance began — The Globe and Mail
Last year, someone harassed and followed people who spoke out about an Alberta procurement controversy – and a journalist who told their story. Who was behind it?
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