2 h. ago Chris Selley: The Crown is Canada. Tell the lawyers refusing to swear allegiance to it

In essence, the Alberta Court of Appeal has excused a lawyer from pledging allegiance to Canada

Economics

14 h. ago Appeal court upholds conviction in crash that killed London editor

Christopher Hamilton was convicted two years ago of dangerous driving causing the death of Sarah Jones.

Events

36 h. ago Making lawyers swear Oath of Allegiance to monarch unconstitutional: Alberta court

The Appeal Court's three-judge panel has declared the Oath of Allegiance requirement unconstitutional and of no force or effect, meaning it is no longer required in Alberta.

Other

3 d. ago In Calgary courts: Top court upholds conviction of man who tried to extort businesswoman after breaking into her home

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Dec. 15 to 19, 2025

Economics

6 d. ago William Sandeson’s appeal of murder conviction dismissed by Nova Scotia court

William Sandeson's appeal of his second-degree murder conviction has been dismissed, with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal saying the trial judge did not err in law. 

Events

7 d. ago Wolastoqey Nation plans to take title claim of forest land appeal to Supreme Court

HALIFAX — The Wolastoqey Nation plans to appeal a ruling at the highest court in Canada. In what the First Nation calls a “disappointing” decision, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruled in favour Thursday of private logging corporations in an Aboriginal title claim case launched by the Wolastoqey Nation in 2021. The ruling found […]

Other

8 d. ago MADD Canada’s New Roadside Memorial Sign in St. Catharines Honours 22

OAKVILLE, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new MADD Canada roadside memorial sign will be unveiled today in St. Catharines in honour of 22-year-old Cole Robert David Hodge, who was tragically killed in an impaired driving crash on December 18, 2023. The unveiling ceremony will be held at the intersection of Bunting Road […]

Transport

8 d. ago Appeal over Doug Ford’s personal cellphone records heard at Ontario court

A panel of three Ontario judges heard arguments on a request by the provincial government for a judicial review of a decision handed down by the IPC last year.

Sport

8 d. ago No charges laid in fatal Ontario crash that killed 4 students, 1 teacher

OPP have closed an investigation into a crash that killed four students and a teacher in Middlesex County. They say no charges will be laid.

Events

9 d. ago No charges in crash that killed teacher, four teen students: Police

No charges will be laid in a three-vehicle crash northeast of London that killed four teenage student-athletes and their teacher in May, Ontario Provincial Police say. It was about 4:30 p.m. on May 23, a Friday, when the collision happened at the rural intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road. Police at the time […]

Events

1 week ago Gold Reserve Provides Update in CITGO Sale Process: Gold Reserve Files Statement in Support of Stay Pending Appeal

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that yesterday the Company filed a Statement in support of a stay pending appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the “Third Circuit”) in connection with the ongoing litigation arising from the proposed […]

Other

1 week ago Woman, 64, killed, four in hospital as crash shuts down Hwy. 401 lanes

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after one person was killed and four others were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 401 early Sunday. It was about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday when officers from the OPP’s Elgin detachment, paramedics and Central Elgin firefighters responded to the crash in the 401’s eastbound lanes at […]

Events

1 week ago B.C. Court of Appeal rules First Nations must be consulted on mineral claims

Two of three judges ruled B.C. courts must honour province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act it passed in 2019 and UN equivalent when granting mineral rights on Indigenous land. One judge dissented

Other

1 week ago Supreme Court will hear EMSB appeal regarding Quebec secularism law March 23

The EMSB is appealing a February 2024 Quebec Court of Appeal decision that removed charter protections for English school boards.

Other

1 week ago U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The court took up the appeal of a lower ruling that blocked Trump's executive order telling U.S. agencies not to recognize citizenship of migrant children born in the U.S.

Other

2 w. ago Sexy motorcycle influencer ‘Bikergirl’ killed in horrifying crash

The content creator made a post before her death hoping she didn't have an accident

Events

2 w. ago UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

A deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky stemmed from corporate choices that favoured profits over safety, according to a lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits Wednesday, which allege the company kept flying older aircraft without increasing maintenance beyond what’s regularly scheduled.  Federal officials said last month’s fiery crash of the MD-11 jet happened […]

Events

2 w. ago Quebec unconstitutionally stopped electoral map change, Court of Appeal rules

Bill 59 halted the redrawing of the electoral district map to stop the Gaspésie region from losing a riding.

Other

2 w. ago Gold Reserve Provides Update in CITGO Sale Process: Multiple Parties Appeal Final Sale Order

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that today it filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the “appeals court”) from the final sale order entered by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware […]

Sport

3 w. ago Sturgeon County drivers want more safety measures on Highway 28

Sturgeon County residents say collisions are becoming too common on Highway 28 at Highway 624, where a 54-year-old man was killed in crash with a semi this week.

Transport