B.C. Court Rulings Jeopardize Private Property Rights
Two recent B.C. court decisions undermine private property rights, threatening the province's economic foundation. Analysis of the Cowichan Tribes and Gitxaala rulings and their implications.
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Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
Diddy Seeks Immediate Prison Release in Appeals Argument
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs files an appeal for immediate release from prison. Get the latest details on his legal team's arguments and the case's status.
Edmonton community disputes column on King Thunderbird opposition
A letter to the editor challenges a columnist's portrayal of opposition to Edmonton's King Thunderbird Centre, detailing zoning disputes and a landmark legal agreement.
Sudbury removes fire boat from auction after backlash
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
Scarborough Man Missing for Nearly Two Years
As the second anniversary nears, Toronto Police are appealing for clues in the mysterious disappearance of Taron Stepanyan, last seen in Scarborough on Dec. 23, 2023.
N.S. murder accused awaits bail, victim's mother speaks
A Nova Scotia man charged with murder awaits a bail decision. The victim's mother shares her enduring pain as the case continues through the justice system.
Sûreté du Québec Seeks Witnesses to Hwy. 50 Crash
Quebec provincial police are asking for witnesses to a collision on Highway 50. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators to help piece together the events.
U.S. Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision to reverse federal funding cuts at Harvard University. Get the latest details on this ongoing legal and political battle.
Family renews call for help in search for missing Ontario skier
The family of Liam Toman, a 22-year-old Ontario man missing since a ski trip to Mont-Tremblant in February 2025, is urgently appealing for new information as the search continues.
Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.
Police seek witnesses to Vanier hit-and-run
Ottawa police are investigating a hit-and-run on McArthur Avenue in Vanier. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
Musqueam Band Appeals Court Decision, Assures Private Property Safety
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
Crown Appeals Verdict in Fatal 2023 Workplace Incident
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
B.C. practitioner granted bail while appealing sex assault convictions
A Vancouver-area 'vaginal rejuvenation' practitioner, convicted of sexual assault, has been granted bail pending his appeal. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
IWK Health asks public to help find missing 18-year-old patient
IWK Health in Halifax is asking for the public's assistance in locating Wyatt Zwicker, an 18-year-old patient who is missing. The appeal was issued on December 16, 2025.
$1B in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling
A property tax expert warns the B.C. government's $150M loan guarantee promise falls far short of the potential $1B needed to backstop financing after the Cowichan Aboriginal title decision. Read the full analysis.
Canmore homeowners fight vacancy tax in court
Owners of secondary properties in Canmore are taking the town's livability tax to the Alberta Court of Appeal. Get the latest on this municipal financial dispute.
Mother who killed daughter gets day parole in Nova Scotia
Penny Boudreau, serving life for murdering her 12-year-old daughter in 2008, has been granted six months of day parole. The Parole Board cites her 'observable positive changes'.
Police seek witnesses to Ottawa hit-and-run on Bank Street
Ottawa police are asking for public help to find a driver who fled after a serious collision on Bank Street. Witnesses with information are urged to come forward.
B.C. Court Rules First Nations Must Be Consulted on Mineral Claims
B.C.'s Court of Appeal overturns a lower court ruling, stating the province must consult Indigenous groups before granting mineral rights. A landmark decision for resource law.
B.C. Premier Eyes DRIPA Law Changes After Court Ruling
B.C. Premier David Eby says the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act may be amended following a First Nations legal victory in a mining case. Read about the implications.
New Images Released in TTC Indecent Act Investigation
Toronto police have released additional images of a man wanted for allegedly committing an indecent act on a TTC train. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.
Supreme Court sets March 23 for EMSB Bill 21 appeal
Canada's Supreme Court will hear the English Montreal School Board's challenge to Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23. This follows a 2024 Quebec Court of Appeal decision. Read the latest.
Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
Israel to compete in Eurovision 2026 after EBU vote shelved
The EBU confirms Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 after scrapping a proposed vote. Spain, Ireland, and Netherlands announce boycotts. Get the full story on the controversy.
Barrie police seek witnesses to summer assault
Barrie police continue to investigate a serious assault from the summer that left a woman with significant injuries. Authorities are urging any witnesses to come forward.
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