18 h. ago Ontario moving ahead with Toronto compromise on bike lanes despite appeal

An Ontario Superior Court judge ruled that a provincial law to remove three stretches of Toronto bike lanes is unconstitutional

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22 h. ago Hydro spying trial could begin as Quebec judge to rule on utility’s motion to shield details

A Quebec court judge is expected to rule this morning on whether to redact some of the information to be presented at an approaching economic espionage trial.

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57 h. ago More jail needed for Calgary youth who took part in 'senseless' deadly attack on city teen, judge rules

The judge agreed with the Crown prosecutor that the convicted killer, who can't be named, needs more time in custody to work on his rehabilitation

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60 h. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

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60 h. ago Magic mushroom ban does not violate freedom of thought, judge rules

The drug law is constitutional and “does not offend the principles of fundamental justice," the judge said.

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60 h. ago Paramedics, bar staff, victim’s cousin testify at trial in Halifax Alehouse death

The trial for a former bar security officer charged with manslaughter continued Tuesday, with testimony from paramedics, bar staff, and a cousin of the victim.

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3 d. ago B.C. judge rules evidence not needed in lawsuit against Pickton’s brother

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer Robert Pickton and his brother to stop police from sending evidence found at the killer’s pig farm to the BC Coroners Service. The court ruling handed down Friday says Sarah Jean de Vries is a […]

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3 d. ago In Calgary courts: Fraud suspect to spend rest of trial behind bars after judge rules he's been intentionally delaying his hearing

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Oct. 6 to 10, 2025

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3 d. ago Crown drops bid for adult sentence for youth in fatal stabbing of Calgary teen at Copperfield basketball court

The maximum manslaughter sentence for a youth is three years

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6 d. ago In Calgary courts: Fraud suspect rushed to hospital from court said he "felt wonky" after taking an extra pill for his heart condition

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025

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6 d. ago MANDEL: Burlington incel terrorist who posed ‘imminent’ threat sentenced to five years

Judge rules the 25-year-old man who normalized violence against women must serve half his remaining term before he can apply for parole

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7 d. ago In Calgary courts: Crown will seek to have convicted killer assessed for potential dangerous offender tag

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025

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8 d. ago In Calgary courts: More psychiatric testing needed on Cochrane man who extorted pornography from children

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025

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8 d. ago Firm linked to UK underwear tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts

LONDON (AP) — A British High Court judge ruled Wednesday that a company linked to an underwear tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds ($163 million) for breaching a contract to supply 25 million surgical gowns during the coronavirus pandemic. Justice Sara Cockerill found that PPE Medpro had “breached the contract” and […]

Economics

1 week ago Judge suspends Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America, the government-funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global […]

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1 week ago In Calgary courts: Murder preliminary hearing derailed by family death of an essential Crown witness

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025

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1 week ago In Calgary courts: One of three suspects in killing of missing Calgary man drops bid for bail pending trial

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 22 to 26, 2025

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1 week ago In Calgary courts: Judge postpones verdict in trial of Calgary youth in fatal shooting of homeless man on quiet northwest street

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 22 to 26, 2025

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2 w. ago Hudson’s Bay can auction off 4,400 art pieces and artifacts, judge rules

Though the company has yet to reveal exactly what will be up for grabs, a lawyer for the firm says the items are from Hudson's Bay's 'retail era,' rather than its fur trading days.

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2 w. ago Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean ’Diddy’ Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday he’ll rule “very shortly” whether to toss out two prostitution-related charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of in July or to move forward with a sentencing planned for next week. Judge Arun Subramanian listened to nearly 90 minutes of arguments by lawyers over whether the […]

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