Mother Testifies in Landmark Vancouver MAID Case
Gaye O'Neill takes the stand in a precedent-setting case examining religious exemptions for Medical Assistance in Dying. A family's fight sparks a national legal debate.
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Ontario couple leads court battle to change MAID in B.C.
A family from Ontario is spearheading a pivotal B.C. Supreme Court trial to alter Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, arguing their daughter was forced to choose death due to inadequate care. The trial began January 12, 2026.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trans Sports Bans
The U.S. Supreme Court heard pivotal arguments on state laws barring transgender girls from women's sports. The rulings could reshape equal protection and Title IX nationwide. Follow the latest.
Landmark MAID lawsuit against Catholic hospital opens in B.C.
A constitutional challenge over a Catholic hospital's right to deny medical assistance in dying began in Vancouver. The case centres on a patient's forced transfer and could reshape healthcare access in Canada.
Family Fights for Change After Hospital Discharge for MAID
A Canadian family's tragic experience reveals a critical gap in healthcare policy. Their story sparks a national conversation on patient rights and medically assisted dying procedures. Read their fight for change.
Court to hear challenge to assisted dying religious exemption
A constitutional challenge against the religious exemption in Canada's assisted dying law is proceeding in B.C. court. The case could reshape end-of-life rights and religious freedoms.
B.C. Court Hears Challenge to MAID Law's Religious Exemptions
The B.C. Supreme Court will hear a Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's assisted dying law. This pivotal case could reshape medical assistance in dying (MAID) access for religious healthcare institutions.
B.C. court hears Charter challenge on MAID religious exemptions
A British Columbia court will hear a pivotal Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law. The case could redefine conscience protections for faith-based institutions.
AI Wedding Vows Deemed Illegal Under Dutch Law
A Dutch couple's use of AI to write their wedding vows has been declared legally invalid. Discover why technology clashed with matrimonial law and what it means for the future.
Sask. woman avoids MAID after Glenn Beck's help
Jolene Van Alstine, a 45-year-old Saskatchewan mother with a rare disease, was scheduled for MAID on Jan. 7, 2026. American commentator Glenn Beck intervened, securing U.S. medical consultations and offering hope.
Analysis: The Moral Case for Maduro's Arrest
Amid debate over legality, Adam Zivo argues the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was a moral necessity, drawing parallels to Panama's successful transition.
Actress Claire Brosseau sues for MAID access
Montreal-born actress Claire Brosseau is suing for access to medical assistance in dying after decades of treatment-resistant mental illness. Read her story.
Key Health Stories Impacting Kitchener in 2025
A review of the pivotal health and public safety developments in the Kitchener region for 2025, including local incidents and national policy debates. Stay informed on issues affecting your community.
76,475 Canadians Have Died by MAID: A Decade of Debate
A decade after legalization, MAID accounts for 1 in 20 deaths in Canada. Proponents cite pent-up demand, while critics warn of lax safeguards and questionable practices.
Pope Leo XIV criticizes Illinois assisted suicide law
Pope Leo XIV voices profound disappointment after Illinois governor signs 'Deb's Law,' allowing medically assisted suicide. He calls for renewed respect for life from conception to natural death.
Alberta to Test Higher 120 km/h Speed Limits
Alberta plans to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways. A reader argues the de facto limit is already 120 km/h, raising safety concerns. Plus, letters on MAID access and immigration policy.
Readers Sound Off on Leafs' Broadcast, Healthcare, Trade
Toronto Sun readers share strong opinions on Joe Bowen's TV absence, Canada's healthcare failings, and dairy trade policy in the Dec. 21, 2025, letters.
Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
NYC's $38.9M Starbucks Fair Workweek Settlement
NYC secures a record $38.9M settlement from Starbucks for labour violations. Mayor-elect Mamdani pledges continued support for workers. Read the full story.
MAID accounts for 5% of Canadian deaths in 2024
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.
Cancer primary reason for assisted deaths in Canada
New federal data reveals cancer remains the leading diagnosis for medical assistance in dying. Learn about the trends and implications for Canada's healthcare system.
North Sea CO2 Storage Project Begins Operations
INEOS Energy launches groundbreaking carbon capture project beneath the North Sea, storing CO2 emissions to fight climate change. Learn how this technology works.
Vancouver keeps public change tables after outcry
Vancouver city officials scrap controversial plan to remove baby change tables from public washrooms following strong public opposition. Learn how community advocacy made a difference.
Macaulay Culkin's Unusual Legal Name Change Revealed
After a 2018 online poll, Macaulay Culkin legally changed his name to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin. The actor made the announcement at a 'Home Alone' 35th anniversary event in California.
Hanson: DEI and Left-Wing Ideologies Face Scrutiny
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes DEI policies, Michelle Obama's racism claims, and Democratic ideological positions in his latest column. Read his critical perspective on current political discourse.
UN Climate Talks End with Deal for More Money
UN climate talks COP30 conclude with a landmark deal to increase financial support for countries hardest hit by climate change. Discover the details and implications of this critical agreement.
UN Climate Negotiations Split on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Negotiators at COP30 climate summit in Brazil remain divided over when and how to phase out oil, gas and coal. Key decisions delayed as overtime talks loom.
G20 draft declaration reveals climate change compromises
G20 leaders' draft declaration shows significant compromises on climate language ahead of summit. Fossil fuel phase-out language softened amid global divisions.
Brazil's COP30 climate proposal draws fire as weak
Brazil's final climate text at UN talks faces criticism for lacking ambition, following a real fire that disrupted the COP30 summit in Belem. Read the latest developments.
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