Bail reforms demanded after surrey murder and bail lapses
A Victoria Times Colonist editorial argues premiers call for a national bail review after the June 16 Surrey murder of 30 year old Tori Dunn. It cites the alleged killer Adam Mann on bail despite unrelated charges and warns courts grant lenient terms against the Charter. It urges justice ministries to set clear bail standards and sanction judges when standards are unmet.
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Surrey
B.C
Tori Dunn
Adam Troy Mann
Ontario
Grzegorz Pierzchala
Victoria
Supreme Court of Canada
British Columbia
Provinces
Federal
Justice Ministry
Diversity of Views Reflected in Community Letters
Readers share a range of opinions in the letters column highlighting diverse perspectives on local topics. The page emphasizes open debate and encourages participation from residents to expose ideas, discuss respectfully, and broaden civic discourse.
Oil firms can afford emissions cap, says Sierra Club
Conor Curtis argues oil and gas executives lobby against regulation while benefiting from subsidies and profits. He cites 91 meetings with officials, asserts cap is fair, and warns of costs to Canadians if policy stalls. He contends demand for LNG and oil will decline globally, and stresses need for worker support amid transition.
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Conor Curtis
Canada
Ita
Deloitte
Oil
Alberta
Labrador
Sensory friendly hours grow at retailers and eateries
Retailers like Walmart and Sobeys are introducing sensory friendly hours with dimmed lighting and muted sound to aid parents, seniors, and anyone seeking tranquility in daily shopping and dining. The trend aims for inclusive spaces, balancing calm with engagement, while avoiding sensory overload and decision fatigue. Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University notes the shift, echoed by Troy Media.
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St Hubert
Sobeys
Sylvain Charlebois
Agri-Food Analytics Lab
Dalhousie University
Troy Media
Troymedia.com
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Sylvain Charlerois
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