B.C. Court Rulings Jeopardize Private Property Rights
Two recent B.C. court decisions undermine private property rights, threatening the province's economic foundation. Analysis of the Cowichan Tribes and Gitxaala rulings and their implications.
Two recent B.C. court decisions undermine private property rights, threatening the province's economic foundation. Analysis of the Cowichan Tribes and Gitxaala rulings and their implications.
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered an alleged U.S. fraudster to account for millions sent to a disbarred Vancouver lawyer. Get the latest on this cross-border financial mystery.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago for immigration enforcement. This marks a rare legal setback for the administration.
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
A Nova Scotia man charged with murder awaits a bail decision. The victim's mother shares her enduring pain as the case continues through the justice system.
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
A property tax expert warns the B.C. government's $150M loan guarantee promise falls far short of the potential $1B needed to backstop financing after the Cowichan Aboriginal title decision. Read the full analysis.
Penny Boudreau, serving life for murdering her 12-year-old daughter in 2008, has been granted six months of day parole. The Parole Board cites her 'observable positive changes'.
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
The EBU confirms Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 after scrapping a proposed vote. Spain, Ireland, and Netherlands announce boycotts. Get the full story on the controversy.
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.
Costco and dozens of other major companies are suing the Trump administration to secure refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down controversial global tariffs. Read the latest on this high-stakes trade battle.
A former Calgary anesthesiologist convicted of sexual assault will not be listed on Canada's national sex offender registry. Learn the details of the court's controversial decision.
Chatham-Kent residents face a proposed 4.63% property tax increase for 2026. Learn how this decision impacts municipal services and your household budget.
B.C. Supreme Court finds Residential Tenancy Branch improperly handled landlord's eviction case involving tenant of 18 years. Learn about the legal implications.
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following fatal shooting of National Guard specialist near White House. Suspect charged with first-degree murder.
A Winnipeg church appeals city decision rejecting barbed wire fence proposal for security. Higher fencing options permitted as alternative trespassing deterrent.
International Criminal Court judges have rejected a request to release Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from custody. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing international legal proceedings.
A Japanese high court has ruled against same-sex marriage, setting up a crucial Supreme Court decision that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Follow this developing story.
Nine Metro Vancouver mayors and five councils demand HandyDART be brought in-house as complaints rise 7.5% and taxi use hits 28%. Critical TransLink decision coming December 3.
A Barrie school board has failed in its legal attempt to remove an elected trustee. Learn about the court's decision and its implications for educational governance in Ontario.
A Montreal judge delays verdict in human trafficking case after Supreme Court ruling questions if drivers are protectors or pimps. Decision expected February 2025.
The Ontario government has rejected Kingsville's proposal to acquire two vacant schools. Learn about the implications for the community and what happens next.
Toronto District School Board supervisor rescinds decision to eliminate 74 itinerant music positions, preserving arts education across the city. Read the full story.
Following the landmark Cowichan decision, untreatied lands in Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland could face similar Aboriginal title claims affecting private property rights across Canada.
Brazil's Supreme Court orders preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro for alleged escape attempt days before starting 27-year coup sentence. Key developments and reactions.
U.S. Supreme Court halts lower court ruling that found Texas congressional map likely racially biased. Latest development in ongoing voting rights battle.