Prominent N.S. Judge Peter Richard Dies at Age 93
Retired Supreme Court Justice Peter Richard, who led the pivotal Westray Mine disaster inquiry, has passed away at 93. Remembering his legacy in Nova Scotia's justice system.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Peter Richard, who led the pivotal Westray Mine disaster inquiry, has passed away at 93. Remembering his legacy in Nova Scotia's justice system.
Cote First Nation introduces a new cultural support initiative at Kamsack court, aiming to assist Indigenous individuals within the justice system. Learn about this groundbreaking program.
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A teenage girl receives a 10-year sentence, the maximum under youth law, for her role in the contract killing of a West Island boy. Get the full details on the Quebec court ruling.
The second brother convicted in the 2023 manslaughter of Danillo Canales Glenn in Copperfield will be sentenced in June. Get the latest on this Calgary court case.
A U.S. judge has authorized the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein. This pivotal decision could unveil new details about the financier's sex trafficking case.
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
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.
Canada's top court will review a challenge to prolonged jail lockdowns, a case with major implications for prisoner rights and correctional facility operations nationwide.
The Moose Jaw Provincial Court has finished a $460,000 renovation project. The upgrades aim to improve functionality and access for the Saskatchewan justice system.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner pushes Bill C-220 to stop courts from considering immigration status in sentencing for serious crimes, challenging a 2013 ruling.
A Nova Scotia teen has pleaded guilty to weapons charges linked to alleged school threats. The court has ordered the youth to stay away from Citadel High School. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
Courtrooms throughout Newfoundland and Labrador were abruptly closed on December 3, 2025, disrupting judicial proceedings. Get the latest details on the unexpected shutdown and its impact.
Prosecution begins opening arguments in the Kenneth Skelly murder trial, cautioning jurors they will hear falsehoods. Get the latest courtroom details.
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.
A 16-year-old from Halifax faces sentencing on serious weapons-related charges this week. Get the latest details on this developing story from Nova Scotia.
Apple Inc. faces a wave of class action lawsuits in the EU after the bloc's top court ruled Dutch users can sue collectively in the Netherlands, regardless of location. The decision challenges Apple's jurisdictional defenses.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a 2023 Regina homicide. The sentencing was handed down in the Court of King's Bench.
Ottawa's justice system faces a crisis as judicial delays force majority of criminal cases to be stayed or withdrawn, violating accused rights under Jordan ruling.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in the 1989 murder case of a 10-year-old Toronto girl. Learn about the latest developments in this decades-old case.
A new report recommends Ontario allow restorative justice in sexual offence cases, aiming to provide healing for survivors and accountability for offenders. Learn about the proposed changes.
After years of legal battles, an Indigenous mother from B.C. sees her case concluded by the Supreme Court of Canada. Discover the details of this landmark decision.
An Alberta judge has dismissed charges against a man accused of carrying counterfeit currency after evidence showed the bills were clearly Chinese replicas. Learn about this landmark Edmonton court decision.
Defence argues a Calgary man beaten in a vigilante attack should receive a community sentence for brandishing a gun. The case highlights complex self-defence claims.
A Windsor man described as bright with good prospects receives 4.5-year prison sentence for firearms and drug trafficking convictions after police traffic stop discovery.
Data reveals Canadian courts frequently issued sentences below mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material possession. Read the shocking findings.
Federal judge demands Justice Department outline which Ghislaine Maxwell trial documents will be made public. Deadline set amid ongoing public interest in Epstein case.
Ontario plans to require accused individuals to pay bail cash upfront under new legislation. Learn how this reform aims to improve compliance and the concerns about justice accessibility.
Ontario government introduces comprehensive justice legislation cracking down on dangerous drivers, strengthening penalties for sex offenders, and reforming bail procedures. Learn about the new measures.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announces legislation to restore mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession after Supreme Court ruling. New bill expected by year-end.