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Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case

A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.

Murder trial defendant admits to 'lying disorder'

A Saskatchewan murder trial witnessed a stunning admission as the defendant revealed his history of compulsive lying, calling it a 'disorder' during emotional testimony about the 2021 stabbing death.

Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate

Supreme Court Decides Fate of BC's Ostriches

The future of dozens of ostriches at a controversial BC farm hangs in the balance as Canada's highest court prepares to rule on whether the birds should be culled or spared.

German Nurse Gets Life for Murdering 10 Patients

A former German nurse has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 10 patients in a disturbing case that has shaken Germany's healthcare system. Discover the chilling details of how he manipulated medical records and administered lethal drug ove

Witness testimony concludes in Misha Pavelick trial

The high-profile trial of Misha Pavelick reaches a pivotal moment as Crown prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare for closing arguments after witness testimony wraps up in Regina courtroom.

CA father gets 30+ years for killing infant son

A California man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his infant son. The disturbing case reveals a pattern of abuse that ended in tragedy.

Halifax Hospital Stabbing Case Heads to Jury Trial

A Nova Scotia man accused in a violent hospital stabbing incident has chosen a judge and jury trial. Get the latest courtroom developments and what's next in this high-profile Halifax case.

B.C. Court Upholds Courthouse Shooter Conviction

A shocking attempted murder case in British Columbia sees justice upheld as the BC Court of Appeal rejects the shooter's conviction challenge. Discover the dramatic courtroom details and legal implications.

Sask Family Told to Flip Shirts in Courtroom

A Saskatchewan family reveals shocking courtroom protocols during a murder trial, including being told to flip shirts inside out to avoid influencing the jury in Saskatoon.

US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Impacts Canada

A landmark US Supreme Court decision on tariff enforcement could have ripple effects across the Canadian border, potentially impacting trade relationships and consumer prices.

B.C. Court Expands Indigenous Title to Urban Areas

A groundbreaking B.C. Supreme Court decision recognizes Indigenous title over specific urban and rural areas, challenging provincial land management and setting precedent for future claims.

BC seeks court stay in Cowichan Tribes case

British Columbia Premier David Eby announces the province will seek a court stay in the Cowichan Tribes case, citing significant implications for Indigenous reconciliation and land rights across BC.

Toronto Mother's Murder Trial Begins for Leslieville Shooting

The high-profile trial of the man accused of killing Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a beloved Toronto mother, has commenced with emotional testimony and shocking details about the daytime shooting that shook the Leslieville community.

Judge slashes $510M legal fee request in treaty case

A landmark ruling sees an Ontario judge dramatically reduce legal fees in a multi-billion dollar treaty rights case, calling the original $510 million request 'unreasonable' and setting new precedent for legal compensation.

Manitoba Teen Gets Life for Triple Homicide

A Winnipeg teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific beating deaths of three individuals in 2022. The shocking case has left Manitoba's legal system and community grappling with youth violence.

Life sentence for 2016 Halifax double shooting

A Nova Scotia man receives life imprisonment for the 2016 double shooting in Halifax that left one dead and another injured. The verdict concludes an eight-year pursuit of justice for the victims' families.

Crown drops informant in Rosenfeldt murder trial

In a dramatic turn, prosecutors have dropped a controversial jailhouse informant from testifying in the Andrew Rosenfeldt murder case, raising questions about witness credibility and trial strategy.

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