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N.B. worker fired for Nazi-Zionist comment reinstated

An arbitrator has ruled a New Brunswick paper mill worker fired for equating Zionists to Nazis must be reinstated with a four-month unpaid suspension. The decision highlights workplace policy limits.

Ex-priest banned from C.D.N.-N.D.G., T.M.R. areas

Brian Boucher, a former priest convicted of sexually abusing boys, faces new geographic restrictions after encountering a victim. Learn about the parole board's decision and his case details.

FOBO: The Hidden Cost of Endless Choices

Experts explain FOBO, the 'fear of a better option,' its damaging mental health effects, and practical strategies to overcome decision paralysis in a world of abundance.

Canada's 2026 Strategy on Trump Tariffs and CUSMA

Expert Christopher Sands outlines pivotal U.S.-Canada issues for 2026, including a Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs and the CUSMA review. Discover Canada's potential leverage.

Parolee back in custody after failing to check in

Cameron Holloway, 28, is back in custody after his parole was revoked for failing to return to his facility. Cochrane RCMP coordinated with Alberta Sheriffs to make the arrest. Learn the details of the case and his prior charges.

Convicted murderer Allan Legere denied full parole

Notorious New Brunswick serial killer Allan Legere has been denied full parole. The decision, announced in December 2025, keeps the 'Monster of the Miramichi' incarcerated. Read the latest on this high-profile case.

Sudbury removes fire boat from auction after backlash

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.

$1B in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling

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.

B.C. man denied parole for 2006 murder of teen girlfriend

Brian Kenneth Widman, who killed his 15-year-old girlfriend in Coquitlam in 2006, has been denied parole again. The Parole Board of Canada says he still poses too great a risk to society. Read the full decision details.

10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada

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.

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