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Global News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Global News
Former federal politician who once faked radio interview plans to run for mayor in Edmonton
A former member of Parliament who once made headlines for faking a radio interview says he's looking to throw his hat back into the political ring. Rahim Jaffer says he plans to break back into politics by running for mayor this October in Edmonton's upcoming election. On his campaign website, he says he would be tough on crime, reinvigorate public spaces and give Edmonton the 'hard reset' he feels it needs. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The four-term Conservative MP landed in hot water in 2001 after an aide impersonated him during a national radio interview. Jaffer lost his seat in 2008 in a surprising defeat to Linda Duncan of the NDP and, upon leaving politics, was pulled over and charged with impaired driving and drug possession in Ontario. 2:05 Alberta NDP MP Linda Duncan won't seek re-election He later pleaded guilty to careless driving, sparking debate from Liberal MPs who said the former politician had been given a slap on the wrist and accused the Harper Conservatives of going soft on their tough-on-crime values.
CTV News
12 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Former Edmonton MP Jaffer expected to run for mayor in fall's election
Rahim Jaffer leaves the courthouse in Orangeville, Ont., on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says he's confident Ontario Provincial Police have learned from 'mis-steps' they made during the arrest of Rahim Jaffer. A former longtime member of Parliament is running to be Edmonton's next mayor. Rahim Jaffer, who at age 25 in 1997 became the first Muslim elected to the House of Commons, is expected to announce he is running for mayor in this fall's municipal election. Download our app to get Edmonton alerts on your device Media have been invited to restauranteur Jaffer's Rooster Kitchen and Bar on Whyte Avenue on Wednesday afternoon for 'a significant announcement about the future of Edmonton,' his media team said in an email. A social media account on X, which uses the handle VoteJaffer, has yet to post any content but is expected to livestream the announcement starting at 4 p.m. The 53-year-old served as the Reform Party MP in the federal Edmonton-Strathcona riding for 12 years. Jaffer won four terms in office – in later years for first the Canadian Alliance then, after a merger with the Progressive Conservatives in 2003, the Conservative Party – before losing a close race to the NDP's Linda Duncan in the 2008 vote. Skeletons in Jaffer's closet include:
Otago Daily Times
10-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Sausage pie
For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad. As with any sausage recipe, try to buy good-quality sausages from your local butcher. The sausage mixture can also be used for making sausage rolls. SERVES: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50-60 minutes 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed 800g beef sausages (about 9) 1 large onion, grated ½ cup (160g) relish or chutney 1 tsp curry powder Lightly beaten egg or milk for brushing pastry (optional) Method THE BOOK: The World's Easiest Recipes, Linda Duncan, Harper Collins RRP$45 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm × 30cm baking dish and line with baking paper. Line the prepared dish with a layer of pastry, making sure it comes up the sides of the dish. You will need to use about 1.5 sheets of pastry, which you can press together with your fingers at the seam. Squeeze the sausage meat out of their casings and place into a large bowl along with the onion, relish or chutney and curry powder. Mix with your hands until the ingredients are well combined. Transfer the sausage mixture into the pastry-lined dish and spread out evenly. Cut the remaining pastry into thin strips and make a lattice pattern on top of the pie. Brush pastry with a little beaten egg or milk if desired. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the centre is cooked through. Serve warm, or cool to room temperature, cover, and place in the fridge until ready to serve. It will keep in the fridge for up to two days.
