17 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

Events

20 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.

Politics

20 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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39 h. 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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44 h. 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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45 h. ago Camper who sent photos of bear to family found dead in suspected attack two days later

A bear is believed to have attacked and killed a Missouri man who was camping in Arkansas, local officials said. The victim, Max Thomas, 60, of Springfield, Mo., was at Sam’s Throne campground in the Ozark National Forest when his children contacted authorities after not hearing from their father for a couple of days, Newtown […]

Events

4 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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6 d. ago Two arrests, three dead: How a deadly terror attack against Manchester’s Jewish community unfolded

The attack, which occurred on the holiest day in the Jewish faith, Yom Kippur, has been deemed a terrorist incident

Events

6 d. ago 2 dead, several injured after Manchester, U.K. synagogue attack

The incident took place as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

Events

6 d. ago 2 dead and 3 in serious condition after synagogue attack in Manchester

LONDON — Police said two people were killed and three others were seriously wounded in a synagogue attack in northern England. The suspect was also believed to be dead, Greater Manchester Police said. Police bomb experts were investigating whether the attacker had an explosive device. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows […]

Events

7 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

8 d. 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 […]

Politics

1 week ago Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4, wounds at least 10

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. This is the first major bombardment since an air attack on Ukraine’s capital left at least 21 people dead last month. Kyiv bears the brunt of the […]

Events

1 week 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.

Culture

1 week 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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2 w. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect denied bail and will remain behind bars until his trial next fall, judge rules

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

Events

2 w. ago Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against New York Times

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday ruled that Trump’s 85-page lawsuit was overly long and full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal […]

Economics

2 w. ago Judge strikes down Trump’s $15 billion suit against the New York Times

A federal judge in Tampa struck down President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, saying that the 85-page complaint was “decidedly improper and impermissible” under the rules governing civil proceedings in federal court. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, issued a scathing ruling on Friday, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Pit bull shot dead after owner with criminal record ordered dog to attack neighbour: Cops

A North Carolina woman with a decades-long criminal record was accused of setting her pet pit bull on her neighbour. Sheila Marie Hunter, 58, of Raleigh, ordered the animal to go after the man at the apartment complex where they both live following a dispute, according to a copy of a magistrate’s order filed in […]

Events

2 w. ago US Judge Rules PDVSA Bonds Valid, Clearing Way for Citgo Sale

A federal judge in New York confirmed the validity of several bonds issued by Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, removing a major uncertainty in the court-ordered auction of Citgo’s parent.

Economics