NS Justice Minister blasts child porn sentence ruling
Nova Scotia's Justice Minister Brad Johns condemns Supreme Court decision eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession, calling it 'deeply concerning' for victims.
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Calgary Courts Issue Major Sentences for Crimes
Recent Calgary court proceedings resulted in significant sentences for crimes including fentanyl trafficking, aggravated assault, and fraud. Get the latest on who was sentenced and for what offenses.
Actress Diane Ladd, Oscar Nominee, Dies at 82
Acclaimed actress and director Diane Ladd, mother of Laura Dern, has died at 82. Remember her iconic career spanning decades in film and television.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies at 78
The music world mourns the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the iconic female vocalist who helped shape the sound of the Grateful Dead during their most prolific years.
West Island Teen Death: Emotional Sentencing Hearing
A heartbreaking courtroom scene unfolded as families confronted the devastating consequences of a West Island teen's death during a sentencing hearing that left no dry eyes.
Cold Lake man charged in trailer park homicide
RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates trailer park homicide in Cold Lake, Alberta. One man charged as community seeks answers in tragic death.
Mystery Woman's Death at Sarnia Ferry Dock Hill
Ontario Provincial Police continue investigating after a woman was found deceased at Sarnia's Ferry Dock Hill with no apparent cause of death identified.
Fredericton man dies in Harvey single-vehicle crash
A Fredericton man has died following a devastating single-vehicle collision in Harvey, New Brunswick. RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Hits 37, New Typhoon Approaches
Catastrophic flooding in Vietnam claims 37 lives with widespread devastation as another typhoon threatens to compound the disaster. Rescue operations intensify amid rising waters.
World's Oldest Gold Medalist Charles Coste Dies at 101
Charles Coste, Canada's Olympic cycling champion and the world's oldest living gold medalist, has died at age 101, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in sports history.
SIU Probes Windsor Pedestrian Death In Police Interaction
Ontario's police watchdog investigates after a pedestrian dies following interaction with Windsor police officers. Latest details on the ongoing investigation.
Deadly altercation near Montreal metro station
A violent confrontation near Place Saint-Hanri Metro has resulted in one man's death, sparking police investigation and community concern in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Premiers Push for Tough Child Porn Sentences After Court Ruling
Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers are pushing the federal government to use the notwithstanding clause to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences after Supreme Court ruling.
Child dies in Nova Scotia highway collision near Antigonish
A community mourns after a fatal collision claims the life of a child in Nova Scotia's Antigonish County. RCMP continue their investigation into the devastating incident.
Nova Scotia Fights Child Porn Sentence Ruling
Nova Scotia's justice minister declares the province will intervene as opposing party in landmark case challenging mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession.
Sudbury Jail Death Inquest Delivers 13 Recommendations
A coroner's inquest into the 2021 death of inmate Justin St. Amour at the Sudbury Jail has resulted in 13 sweeping recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in Ontario's correctional facilities.
Court's Child Porn Ruling Sparks National Outrage
A controversial Supreme Court decision declaring mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography unconstitutional has ignited firestorm across Canada, raising serious questions about judicial accountability.
Regina Police Investigate After Man Found Dead in Home
Regina police are conducting a death investigation after a man was discovered deceased in a home on the 1200 block of Athol Street. Authorities responded to a call Wednesday morning and have launched a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the
Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.
Sarnia Police Investigate Woman's Suspicious Death
Sarnia police have launched an intensive investigation after a woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a residential area, with authorities treating the case as suspicious.
Expert: Stab to Heart Caused Regina Man's Death
A forensic pathologist testifies that a single stab wound to the heart caused the death of a Regina man, as new details emerge in the ongoing homicide trial.
Mother's grief after son dies in college dorm accident
The heartbreaking story of a Canadian mother's journey through grief after her son died in a tragic dorm room accident during his first week of university, and how she's transforming pain into purpose.
5 Arrests in Robert De Niro Grandson Overdose Case
NYPD makes significant progress in investigation of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's fatal overdose, arresting five individuals connected to drug distribution network.
Perkins Testifies About Fatal Fight with Pavelick
Exclusive courtroom testimony reveals chilling details of the fatal altercation between John Perkins and Branton Pavelick in Regina, as the second-degree murder trial continues.
Two convicted of manslaughter in Saskatoon stabbing death
Two men face sentencing after being convicted of manslaughter in the violent stabbing death of James Ed Swift during a 2021 altercation in Saskatoon.
Two convicted in Saskatoon manslaughter stabbing case
Two individuals convicted of manslaughter in the brutal stabbing death of Saskatoon resident James Ed Swift. The emotional courtroom verdict brings partial closure to a tragic case that has haunted the community.
Elderly Cruise Passenger Abandoned on Island Found Dead
An 80-year-old American woman was abandoned by a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in São Tomé and Príncipe and later found deceased, raising serious questions about passenger safety protocols.
Teen Cricketer Dies After Training Accident in Australia
A promising 17-year-old cricketer has tragically passed away after a devastating accident during training in Queensland, Australia, leaving the sports community in mourning.
Family Demands Change After Senior's Care Home Death
The heartbroken family of an 88-year-old woman who died after wandering from a Saskatoon care home is calling for systemic reforms in senior care facilities across Saskatchewan.
Sudbury firefighter suicide ruled accidental death
A groundbreaking arbitration decision in Northern Ontario has classified a Sudbury firefighter's suicide as an accidental death, setting a precedent for mental health recognition in emergency services.
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