Halifax teen to be sentenced on weapons charges Wednesday
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.
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Deportation Debate for Non-Citizen Criminals in Canada
A controversial case in Bradford, Ont., sparks a national debate on whether judges should consider immigration consequences during sentencing for serious crimes. Read the full analysis.
MP Outraged as Rapist Considers Immigration Status
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is pushing Bill C-220 after a man who raped a 13-year-old Ontario girl was given an adjournment to consider how a guilty plea would affect his immigration status. Read the shocking details.
Ex-Alberta doctor exempt from sex offender registry
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.
Crown seeks lengthy sentences for Montreal mother-daughter pimps
Prosecutors demand severe prison terms for a LaSalle mother and daughter who forced a young woman into prostitution. The victim suffered lasting trauma, the court heard. Read the disturbing details.
Sentencing for Ottawa Holocaust Monument Vandalism
A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for the man who defaced Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint. Get the latest details on the case and its significance.
Ex-city lawyer sentencing for Holocaust memorial vandalism
Iain Aspenlieder's sentencing hearing is set for Monday after he pleaded guilty to defacing Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint in June 2025.
Chatham-Kent Council Recommends 4.63% Tax Hike
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. court rules RTB failed in tenant eviction case
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 Pauses Asylum After Guard Shooting in D.C.
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following fatal shooting of National Guard specialist near White House. Suspect charged with first-degree murder.
Port Hope Teacher Sentenced for Student Sex Crimes
Former Port Hope teacher Kelly-Anne Jennings sentenced to 4 years for exchanging explicit photos with three teenage students. Case highlights educator misconduct in Ontario schools.
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.
ICC judges reject Duterte release request
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.
Japan High Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage
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.
Vancouver Mayors Push for Public HandyDART Control
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.
Vancouver man sentenced for daylight murder
A Vancouver man receives sentence for brutal execution-style killing of stranger in broad daylight. Read the full details of this shocking case.
Vancouver man gets jail time for assault during murder trial wait
James Plover receives months-long sentence for assault and threats as he awaits murder trial proceedings. Learn about the case details and legal implications.
School board loses lawsuit against elected trustee
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.
Ontario rejects Kingsville's bid to buy vacant schools
The Ontario government has rejected Kingsville's proposal to acquire two vacant schools. Learn about the implications for the community and what happens next.
TDSB reverses cut of 74 music instructors after intervention
Toronto District School Board supervisor rescinds decision to eliminate 74 itinerant music positions, preserving arts education across the city. Read the full story.
Toronto killer sentenced for gun crimes after deportation order
Christopher Gordon, ordered deported in 2020, receives six-year sentence for possessing loaded Glock handgun connected to drug trafficking. Judge cites troubling pattern of criminal behavior.
Courts ignored child porn minimum sentences
Data reveals Canadian courts frequently issued sentences below mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material possession. Read the shocking findings.
B.C. man gets 3 years for fleeing gang unit traffic stop
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after fleeing from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit during a traffic stop in British Columbia. Learn the details of this significant gang enforcement case.
Manitoba Premier Kinew Calls for Justice System Overhaul
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urges PM Mark Carney for a sweeping overhaul of federal sentencing and parole. Read the details of their pivotal meeting and the proposed reforms.
Fredericton man sentenced in child pornography case
A Fredericton man receives sentencing after pleading guilty to child pornography charges in New Brunswick court. RCMP investigation leads to conviction.
Brandin Brick sentenced for 2018 Saskatoon murder
Brandin Cole Brick receives a life sentence with no parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of James Joseph Chaisson in a 2018 Saskatoon shooting. Read the full case details.
B.C. money launderer sentenced to 18 months jail
Alexandra Joie Chow, 37, receives 18-month sentence for money laundering in Richmond court. First such conviction in BC in a decade following CFSEU investigation.
Vancouver woman sentenced to 18 months for money laundering
A Vancouver woman receives 18-month jail sentence in landmark money laundering case. Learn about this milestone prosecution and its implications for financial crime enforcement.
Eastern Canada Aboriginal land claims after Cowichan ruling
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.
London magic mushroom dispensary sentencing hearing
Advocate for psychedelic mushrooms faces sentencing after police raid on illegal London dispensary. Case highlights Canada's evolving drug policy landscape.
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