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Conservatives Fight Remembrance Day Prayer Ban

Canadian Conservatives demand reversal of military directive restricting religious prayers at Remembrance Day ceremonies, citing Supreme Court's Saguenay decision as basis for controversial policy change.

Edmonton's $1M Shelter Decision Sparks Heated Debate

Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.

Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger

A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.

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

Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada

A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In

$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved

A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.

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.

Moncton Selects Downtown Site for New Seniors Centre

Moncton moves forward with long-awaited seniors centre as city council approves the former Moncton Lumber site downtown. The strategic location promises enhanced accessibility and community integration for older adults.

NY Governor Defies Trump's Voter Threats

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers powerful rebuke to Trump's election threats, promising New York will defend democracy as former president faces sentencing.

London Puts Aggressive Housing Policy on Hold

London City Council hits pause on controversial 'as-of-right' four-unit housing policy amid concerns about infrastructure and community impact. Learn about the new limitations being considered.

BC man sentenced for online extortion of teens

A British Columbia man receives prison time for a sophisticated online harassment campaign where he posed as a teenage boy to extort intimate images from multiple victims across the province.

Creeper Hunter Denied Bail in Windsor Case

A Windsor judge has denied bail to a local 'Creeper Hunter' while maintaining a publication ban on the specific reasons behind the decision, leaving the public in suspense about the case details.

Regina Sexual Assault Case: Victim Statements Heard

A Regina courtroom heard emotional victim impact statements as a sexual assault case moves toward sentencing. The judge must now weigh the evidence before determining the perpetrator's fate.

Vancouver Recovery Worker Sentenced for Sexual Assault

A courageous sexual assault survivor faced her abuser in a Vancouver courtroom during a powerful sentencing hearing. Former recovery house worker Rodrigo Hernandez receives jail time for assaulting a vulnerable woman in his care.

Sentencing delayed in Hajtamiri kidnapping case

Mohamad Lilo's sentencing for the shocking kidnapping of ex-girlfriend Elnaz Hajtamiri has been postponed after he fired his legal team, adding another twist to this gripping Ontario missing persons case.

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.

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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