Hunter missing on Baffin Island prompts search
A Hercules aircraft from CFB Trenton aided a 10 day missing hunter search around Igloolik Nunavut on Baffin Island. The unidentified man left on June Trogo hinting and did not return as ROMY requested air support. The night flight took advantage of 24 hours of daylight and the search continued Monday.
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Jury trials urged in terror cases says Air India judge
Justice Ian Josephson of British Columbia urges juries for high profile terrorism trials arguing verdicts gain better public acceptance. He referenced acquittals of Ripudaman Malik and Ajaib Bagri in the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, noting juries faced credibility concerns but could enhance legitimacy.
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Canadians want Afghanistan mission ended by 2009
A Decima Research poll shows two thirds of Canadians want the Afghan mission ended when Parliament mandates expire in February 2009. Only 26 percent support extending the mission if needed to meet goals. Prime Minister Harper discusses extensions with the Dutch, while Dutch PM Balkenende plans NATO talks this August.
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War opposition echoes on Quebec doorstep letters
The Canadian Press reports antiwar groups mailed about 3,000 letters to soldiers at Valcartier near Montreal as 2,000 Van Doos prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in August. Spokespersons say the letters urge refusals, citing potential prisoner abuse and civilian harm, amid rising national debate and poll results showing majority want the mission ended by 2009.
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