Jury duty highlights civic stake in murder trial
Fourteen residents a mix of six women and eight men were selected to serve on a jury and alternates for the trial of a girl accused of three murders. The piece extols the duty’s importance, noting the public’s role in fair trials and democratic accountability through juries and civic participation.
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Grizzly bears in Alberta face endangered status call
The Alberta Wilderness Association urged protection for grizzly bears as an endangered species arguing current counts may be under 500. Government plans to wait three years for a population study, despite committee and scientists urging faster action, risk worsening habitat loss from roads and development and ongoing hunting moratorium.
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Liberal fortunes stall as Dion struggles in Quebec
Six months into Stephane Dion’s leadership the Liberals show little improvement while the Conservatives and other parties remain steady. Dion faces English language gaps and limited Quebec appeal, with provincial fatigue and Bloc Québecois gains threatening any path to power.
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