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$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.

Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law

Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.

Tesla Vote: Musk's $56B Pay Package Decision

Tesla shareholders face a monumental decision on Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion compensation package that could create the world's first trillionaire or trigger his departure from the electric vehicle giant.

Canada's Untested Rape Kit Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Canada's sexual assault evidence collection crisis as survivors face systemic barriers to accessing rape kits and thousands remain untested in police storage.

Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors

A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.

Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks

The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.

Boeing Faces First Civil Trial Over Ethiopia Crash

Boeing confronts its first civil trial as families of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 victims pursue damages. The landmark case could expose internal safety failures and set legal precedents for aviation accountability.

Government rejects $28,000 raise for judges

The Liberal government has rejected a significant pay raise recommendation for federally appointed judges, citing economic concerns and setting up potential tension with the judiciary.

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.

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.

Cold Lake Tattoo Artist Guilty of Sexual Assault

Former Cold Lake tattoo shop owner Dale Amos found guilty of sexual assault in disturbing case that rocked the Alberta community. Exclusive trial coverage and victim impact statements.

BC man charged in historical Ontario sex assaults

A British Columbia man has been charged in connection with multiple historical sexual assaults in southwestern Ontario, marking a significant development in cold case investigations spanning several communities.

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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