Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.
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Police seek witnesses to Vanier hit-and-run
Ottawa police are investigating a hit-and-run on McArthur Avenue in Vanier. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
Alberta names new chief medical officer of health
Dr. Vivien Suttorp is Alberta's new permanent chief medical officer of health, bringing over 25 years of public health experience to the role. Learn about her priorities and the recent history of the position.
Alberta names new chief medical officer of health
The Alberta government has appointed Dr. Vivien Suttorp as the province's new chief medical officer of health. Get the details on this key public health leadership change.
Crown Appeals Verdict in Fatal 2023 Workplace Incident
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
B.C. practitioner granted bail while appealing sex assault convictions
A Vancouver-area 'vaginal rejuvenation' practitioner, convicted of sexual assault, has been granted bail pending his appeal. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
IWK Health asks public to help find missing 18-year-old patient
IWK Health in Halifax is asking for the public's assistance in locating Wyatt Zwicker, an 18-year-old patient who is missing. The appeal was issued on December 16, 2025.
Canmore homeowners fight vacancy tax in court
Owners of secondary properties in Canmore are taking the town's livability tax to the Alberta Court of Appeal. Get the latest on this municipal financial dispute.
Police seek witnesses to Ottawa hit-and-run on Bank Street
Ottawa police are asking for public help to find a driver who fled after a serious collision on Bank Street. Witnesses with information are urged to come forward.
B.C. resort food, water a public health risk: officials
Health officials in British Columbia have issued a warning about food and water at a local resort, citing a risk to public health. Learn the details and what this means for visitors.
B.C. Court Rules First Nations Must Be Consulted on Mineral Claims
B.C.'s Court of Appeal overturns a lower court ruling, stating the province must consult Indigenous groups before granting mineral rights. A landmark decision for resource law.
B.C. Premier Eyes DRIPA Law Changes After Court Ruling
B.C. Premier David Eby says the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act may be amended following a First Nations legal victory in a mining case. Read about the implications.
New Images Released in TTC Indecent Act Investigation
Toronto police have released additional images of a man wanted for allegedly committing an indecent act on a TTC train. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.
Supreme Court sets March 23 for EMSB Bill 21 appeal
Canada's Supreme Court will hear the English Montreal School Board's challenge to Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23. This follows a 2024 Quebec Court of Appeal decision. Read the latest.
Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction
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.
New Public Dashboard Shows Drug-Use Data via Wastewater
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
Barrie police seek witnesses to summer assault
Barrie police continue to investigate a serious assault from the summer that left a woman with significant injuries. Authorities are urging any witnesses to come forward.
B.C. health review cuts 1,100 jobs, redirects $60M
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Man abandons appeal in 2021 Regina manslaughter
Abdimalik Dahir Mohamed has dropped his revised appeal of a 10-year manslaughter sentence for the 2021 shooting death of Ahi S. Ebrotie in Regina. No reasons were provided for the abandonment.
Costco sues U.S. to preserve tariff refunds
Retail giant Costco takes legal action against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if President Trump loses a Supreme Court appeal. Get the full story on this major trade dispute.
Winnipeg church denied barbed wire fence in city dispute
A Winnipeg church appeals city decision rejecting barbed wire fence proposal for security. Higher fencing options permitted as alternative trespassing deterrent.
TB Outbreak Hits Labrador After Inuit Funding Loss
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
UN Appeals to US on Asylum After Trump Migration Remarks
UN agencies urge Washington to maintain asylum access and due process following Trump's comments. Learn about the international law implications and the UN's appeal.
New trial ordered in 1989 Toronto child murder case
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.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
CIJA Appeals University of Windsor Agreements in Court
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asks Ontario's higher court to overturn University of Windsor agreements. Latest developments in the ongoing legal battle.
Lawyers appeal $470M fee reduction in treaty case
Northern Ontario lawyers challenge decision slashing legal fees from $510M to $40M after securing $10B settlement for Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations. Follow the appeal.
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