Alleged gang leader acquitted in police obstruction case
A Quebec Court judge acquitted Jean-Philippe Célestin and Bastian Rituit of obstruction, citing insufficient evidence and contradictory police testimony. Read the full details.
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Bankrupt B.C. man's lavish lifestyle puzzles court
A British Columbia court is investigating how a bankrupt man maintains an extravagant lifestyle with no clear source of income. The case raises questions about financial disclosure.
Luigi Mangione heads to court to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan court seeking to block the death penalty. The hearing follows his December 2025 evidence hearing. Read the latest developments.
Letter to Editor: Use AI for Faster, Unbiased Court Decisions
A Winnipeg reader proposes replacing human judges with AI to eliminate bias and backlog in Canada's justice system. Read the provocative 2026 letter and other public opinions.
Sask. Court Hears Arguments in Christian School Lawsuit
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal heard arguments on a stayed lawsuit against a private Christian school. Get the latest details on this ongoing legal case.
Sask. NDP Concerned Over Cancer Treatment, Surgery Waitlists
The Saskatchewan NDP raises urgent concerns over growing waitlists for cancer care and surgeries, calling the situation a 'crisis'. Learn about the political response and patient impact.
Cottam man pleads guilty to dangerous driving mid-trial
A Cottam man changed his plea to guilty during his trial for dangerous driving in a Windsor court. Get the details on the case and its resolution.
CRA to pay $9,500 after judge rules tax decision unreasonable
A Federal Court judge has ordered the CRA to pay nearly $10,000 in legal costs after ruling its refusal to refund a Toronto firm over $879,000 was unreasonable. The case stemmed from a contentious phone call.
Supreme Court's 10-Year Move to Temporary Home
Canada's Supreme Court will relocate to a temporary home this summer for a decade-long, $1B+ renovation of its crumbling 80-year-old building. Get the latest on the delayed project.
Trial Underway to Determine Driver in Windsor Crash
A Windsor Superior Court trial is now hearing evidence to establish who was behind the wheel during a serious collision. Get the latest updates on this and other ongoing cases.
Class Action Against Ticketmaster Approved in Quebec
A Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster over service fees. The case, approved on January 6, 2026, could impact many Canadian consumers. Learn more about the allegations and potential implications.
Victim testifies in Windsor sexual assault trial
A sexual assault trial in Windsor, Ontario, hears powerful testimony from the victim. Follow the latest courtroom developments from the Superior Court of Justice.
Defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. court
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom, calling himself a 'prisoner of war' after a dramatic arrest. Read the full details of the hearing.
Jury finds Steeve Gagnon guilty in Amqui truck attack
Steeve Gagnon has been convicted on all charges for the 2023 truck attack in Amqui, Quebec. Read the full details of the verdict and the tragic incident.
Court Allows Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood During Lawsuit
A U.S. appeals court rules Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can proceed as lawsuit continues. The decision impacts healthcare access amid ongoing legal and political debates.
2025 Windsor Court Cases: Crime & Punishment Review
A look back at Windsor's most serious court cases of 2025, including terrorism, murder, and drug trafficking. See how justice was served in the community's worst crimes.
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.
Youth charged with 4 counts of murder has court date adjourned
A 19-year-old male from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation faces four murder charges. His initial court appearance in Regina has been adjourned. Get the latest details on this developing case.
B.C. Court Orders Explanation of Millions Sent to Disbarred Lawyer
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered an alleged U.S. fraudster to account for millions sent to a disbarred Vancouver lawyer. Get the latest on this cross-border financial mystery.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Guard Deployment in Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago for immigration enforcement. This marks a rare legal setback for the administration.
Alberta's drug treatment courts now in 7 cities after 20 years
Alberta's drug treatment court program, a rigorous alternative to incarceration, marks 20 years in Edmonton and has expanded to six other cities. Clients say the intensive recovery path is harder than choosing jail.
Court rules against seizing Freedom Convoy organizer's truck
An Ontario court judge has ruled that seizing Chris Barber's 'Big Red' truck would be a disproportionate punishment. Read the full details of the decision.
Regina youth in court for swatting, prompted tactical police
A 14-year-old appeared in provincial court in Regina for a swatting incident in the city's southwest. The hoax emergency call led to a significant tactical police deployment. Learn the details and legal implications.
Kitchener man jailed for breaching order after release
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Sask. man receives conditional sentence for 2007 child assault
A Saskatchewan man accused of a 2007 child sexual assault has been given a two-year conditional sentence by the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
10,000+ CBSA removal warrants active over a year
Data reveals a backlog of over 10,000 active removal warrants at the Canada Border Services Agency, with significant implications for immigration enforcement. Learn about the details and official response.
Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
10,000+ CBSA removal warrants backlogged over a year
New data reveals a significant backlog in Canada's immigration enforcement, with thousands of removal warrants pending for over a year. Explore the details and implications for the system.
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
B.C. murderer found in contempt for refusing to testify
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
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