10 h. ago Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine’s tailings dam

VANCOUVER — A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold. The Xatsull nation announced earlier this month that it had filed a legal challenge over the plan to allow […]

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13 h. ago New trial ordered for pair convicted in 2012 fatal shooting in park

Thirteen years after Jonathan Zak was killed along a path behind a northeast London housing project, the men charged in his death are heading back to court for a retrial. The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for William McDonald, 34, and Thomas Lako, 34, both of whom were convicted after a […]

Events

15 h. ago Valnet Inc. and its CEO File Lawsuit Against The Wrap News Inc. for Defamation, Unfair Competition and Other Illegal Actions

MONTREAL — Valnet Inc. (“Valnet”) and its Co-Founder and CEO, Hassan Youssef, have filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against The Wrap News Inc. (“The Wrap”) for defamation, unfair competition and other illegal actions taken by The Wrap in connection with an article published by The Wrap […]

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15 h. ago Court finds father’s insufficient child support payments an ‘egregious case of financial deception’

Withholding income updates from the court in child support cases can come at a considerable cost

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16 h. ago FBI arrests Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping man evade immigration agents

According to an affidavit, the Wisconsin judge escorted a man named Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer away from the courtroom through the jury room door to stave off his arrest.

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17 h. ago Vancouver man accused of attacking Toronto tourist out on bail — again

The Vancouver man who was out on bail when he allegedly battered a Toronto woman is already back on the streets. Postmedia News reports that, according to court records, Peterhans Jalo Nungu, who was arrested immediately after the nighttime attack on April 15, was given an interim release during a court appearance on Wednesday. Nungu […]

Society

19 h. ago JD Vance est un «tueur de pape»: Un comédien de «Saturday Night Live» fait crouler de rire les animatrices de l’émission «The View» avec cette déclaration

De passage à l’émission «The View», le comédien de «SNL», Bowen Yang, a provoqué un fou rire généralisé chez les coanimatrices avec sa déclaration.

Society

19 h. ago Pedro Pascal calls J.K. Rowling ‘heinous loser’ after her U.K. Supreme Court ruling post

After the ruling, Rowling posted a photo of herself smoking a cigar and holding a drink, with the caption 'I love it when a plan comes together. #SupremeCourt #WomensRights.'

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20 h. ago FBI director says judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested

MILWAUKEE — The FBI on Friday arrested a Wisconsin county judge accused of helping a man avoid immigration enforcement, Director Kash Patel said. Patel made the announcement in a post on X and said his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse.” Patel […]

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20 h. ago 3 arrested after Ontario teen robbed of her puppy while out for walk

Police in Windsor, Ont., say they have arrested two men and a teen girl after another teen was robbed of her puppy as they were out for a walk in March.

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20 h. ago Man accused of trying to kill Toronto resident in Vancouver has been released

A Canadian TikTok user and Vancouver visitor went viral after she claimed that a man tried to kill her in a stranger attack; now the accused has been released from custody.The victim was Supitssteph, whose TikTok profile says she's from Toronto.As of the publication of this article, her TikTok video about the attack has garnered nearly 7 million views.We contacted the Vancouver Police Department about the incident, and it shared some details.The accused is named Peterhans Jalo Nungu, and he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Vancouver Police also shared that the attack occurred at 12:30 a.m. in Coal Harbour.The TikTok user, named Stephanie, said that she had been walking near Stanley Park when the assault happened, adding that she believes the area is considered safe for most people.@supitssteph Replying to @Sarah how a completely random stranger tried to kill me 🙃 #vanccouver #womenempowerment #fight ♬ original sound - Stephanie"I was on the Seawall, just walki...

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20 h. ago Massachusetts GOP Governor Hopeful Distances Himself From Trump

Mike Kennealy, the first high-profile Republican to enter the Massachusetts governor’s race, is walking a careful line: criticizing Democratic leadership while keeping an arm’s length from Trump-era policies that he says threaten the state’s economy.

Politics

21 h. ago MANDEL: Mistrial declared in junior hockey players’ sex assault trial

A new panel was set to be chosen at the London, Ont. courthouse on Friday

Sport

21 h. ago Court declares mistrial in former world junior hockey players’ sex assault case

The ruling means a new trial will be held for Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote, who have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault

Sport

21 h. ago Three men sentenced to century in prison after plot to kill ringleader in UK’s biggest heist

LONDON — Three men who plotted to kill a former cage fighter, who years before had been convicted of being one of the ringleaders in the U.K.’s biggest-ever heist, were sentenced Friday to a collective term of over a century in prison. The sentencing of the three men at London’s Central Criminal Court, which is […]

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22 h. ago Sun Run 2025: Which roads will be closed on race day? (with map)

The 2025 Vancouver Sun Run will take to the streets on Sunday, April 27, bringing thousands of runners, joggers and walkers to the city. Here's a list of road closures.

Transport

23 h. ago BetterAlt and The Vitamin Shoppe Forge Partnership to Broaden Premium Wellness Selection

Ayurvedic wellness company BetterAlt joins forces with The Vitamin Shoppe to introduce five top-selling products to 689 stores nationwide. This partnership connects BetterAlt’s digital-savvy brand with The Vitamin Shoppe’s health-focused customers, widening the availability of quality Ayurvedic wellness products. Photo Courtesy of BetterAlt NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetterAlt, a fast-growing health […]

Politics

37 h. ago Supreme Court orders former Alberta teacher who molested student back to prison; two justices suggest Paul Sheppard lied about past conviction

Canada's top court has ordered a former Alberta teacher who molested a student 30 years ago back to prison.

Events

37 h. ago Ontario must pay for surgery to give trans resident both penis and vagina: appeal court

The Court of Appeal says OHIP must cover surgery for a resident seeking to have a vagina constructed while leaving penis intact

Science

38 h. ago In Calgary courts: Crown seeks up to 15 years in prison for Calgary drug dealer who fatally shot his boss

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

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