4 h. ago Fredericton police practices under review after major ‘error’ upended two death cases

Fredericton police say they've hired an Ontario lawyer to investigate how an error by the force led to a stay of proceedings in two deaths.

Events

24 h. ago Volleyball coach accused of sex assault during lesson in Scarborough

A 57-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting someone during a volleyball lesson in Scarborough. Toronto Police say an investigation into the alleged sex assault in the area of Pharmacy and McNicoll Aves. began June 19. “It is alleged that the victim attended a private volleyball club for a lesson,” Const. Viktor Sarudi said in […]

Sport

24 h. ago In Calgary courts: Retrial ordered for preacher who interrupted Calgary library drag reading event

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from July 7 to 11, 2025

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44 h. ago In Calgary courts: Preacher violated conditional sentence order by sermonizing on courthouse steps, judge rules

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from July 7 to 11, 2025

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48 h. ago Calgary businessman admits laundering $800,000 on behalf of drug trafficking organization

Calgary businessman Talal Fouani admitted Tuesday to laundering about $800,000 in cash in connection with a massive drug trafficking organization, more than two years after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Crown prosecutor Shelley Tkatch read in a lengthy statement of agreed facts signed by Fouani, whose case has slowly wound through Calgary Court of […]

Economics

5 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Oshawa woman charged, Oshawa man wanted in human trafficking case

A 46-year-old Oshawa woman is facing multiple charges, and police are searching for a male suspect following a human trafficking investigation. On May 1, Durham Regional Police say a probe was launched following allegations involving a young woman allegedly coerced into the sex trade and investigators determined the victim initially met the suspects in Oshawa […]

Events

6 d. ago Alleged online sex predator faces 48 new charges from Hamilton cops

Hamilton Police have charged an alleged online sexual predator with 48 new charges. On May 16, Bryan Hayward, 36, of Hamilton was charged with 12 offences related to a sexual assault investigation but since that time, more alleged victims have been identified. On Thursday, Hayward was additionally charged with 13 counts of administering noxious substance, […]

Technology

6 d. ago Victim’s hijab ’violently’ pulled off during alleged swarming attack: Advocates

OSHAWA — A swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that police are investigating as a possible hate crime has shaken the victim’s family and the broader Muslim community, which has seen a rise in Islamophobic incidents, advocates said Thursday. Amira Elghawaby, a federal special representative on combating Islamophobia, said the alleged suspects “violently” […]

Events

6 d. ago In Calgary courts: Trial date set for manslaughter suspect in suspected road

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

Transport

6 d. ago Victim’s hijab allegedly pulled off in Ontario swarming attack, police investigating

Durham Regional Police said the incident happened just after midnight at a Pizza Pizza location on Wentworth Street West in Oshawa and ended with an assault.

Events

6 d. ago Husband stands by Chicago teacher accused of having sex with student more than 50 times

The husband of a Chicago high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student more than 50 times is showing support for her after the couple arrived in court seeking to reduce the distance from her alleged victim. Christina Formella, a 30-year-old teacher at Downers Grove South High School, is facing 55 counts of criminal […]

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7 d. ago In Calgary courts: Conman may soon be joining convicted killer son behind bars, judge allows him to delay sentencing hearing

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

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9 d. ago Calgary reintroduces fluoride into drinking water but faces court injunction

Calgary first introduced fluoride into its drinking water in 1991 after multiple plebiscites, but it was removed by city council in 2011.

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9 d. ago In Calgary courts: Murder of Calgary man by 'drug addicts and thieves' has left his family heartbroken and in tatters, court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

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9 d. ago In Calgary courts: Catalyst to homicide in deadly love triangle handed equivalent of six

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

Events

1 week ago In Calgary courts: Convicted Coutts border protester can be released on bail pending appeal, judge rules

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

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1 week ago Calgary man found guilty on charges in relation to torturing and killing rabbits

A 12-person jury in the case of Calgary serial rabbit-killer Nicholas Weseen has found him guilty on several charges relating to animal abuse. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench Jury started its deliberations on Friday afternoon, and ultimately came to its decision Saturday morning. The 31-year-old was found guilty on 12 of the 13 charges, […]

Events

1 week ago In Calgary courts: Crown drops charges against one of two gang

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 23 to 27, 2025

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1 week ago Kidnappers flew from Vancouver to Calgary to abduct city teen for ransom, court told

Teen put through harrowing experience in kidnapping for hire

Society

1 week ago Son of Norwegian crown princess accused of multiple rapes and two dozen other counts

'Double-digit' number of alleged victims in case against Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess and stepson of the heir to the throne

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