23 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court reduces jail term handed former Calgary Remand Centre guard who assaulted three prisoners

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Events

41 h. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

50 h. ago ‘We’re just a number’: Advocates call on Nova Scotia to reassess breast

Advocates are speaking out about Nova Scotia’s breast-screening policies after the federal health minister paused the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

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3 d. ago Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to hear arguments in Chignecto Isthmus funding dispute

A dispute over who should pay the cost of protecting the narrow low-lying strip of land that links Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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7 d. ago Federal Court dismisses challenge of Trudeau’s move to prorogue Parliament

OTTAWA — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge of Justin Trudeau’s move to prorogue Parliament, concluding the prime minister did not exceed the bounds of his authority. Two Nova Scotia men had asked the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a “reasonable justification” for hitting […]

Politics

7 d. ago Canadian musician J.P. Cormier won’t tour in U.S. until Trump’s tariffs end

J.P. Cormier, Nova Scotia musician, cuts ties with the U.S. over Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the importance of Canadian solidarity.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Stand up for my country’: Musician J.P. Cormier won’t tour in U.S. until Trump’s tariffs end

J.P. Cormier, a Nova Scotia musician, cuts ties with the U.S. over Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the importance of Canadian solidarity.

Economics

7 d. ago Proposed class action lawsuit against convoy protest organizers clears hurdle

The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling allowing the lawsuit to proceed.

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7 d. ago Iconic 'I am Canadian' ad is back with a new twist amid U.S. trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has endorsed a tongue-in-cheek update to the iconic "I am Canadian" ad amid the trade war with the United States.Nova Scotia resident Jeff Douglas, the face behind the viral 2000s Molson Canadian ad officially titled "The Rant," returned to the stage after 25 years.An updated version of the famous speech that popularized the saying "I am Canadian" was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday.Trudeau shared the video on X on Thursday morning. "Good to have you back," reads the post.Good to have you back. pic.twitter.com/NR6IXqve1O— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 6, 2025This time around, instead of debunking Canadian stereotypes, Douglas clapped back at U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of turning Canada into the 51st state."They mistake our modesty for meekness, our kindness for consent, our nation for another star on their flag, and our love of a hot, cheesy poutine with their love of a hot, cheesy Putin," says...

Economics

7 d. ago Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

An advocacy group for reproductive health says the Nova Scotia government is failing to address the recent spike in gender-based violence.

Politics

8 d. ago Maritime Launch Services Announces Closing of Financing and Two

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has closed its previously announced financing valued at $1,599,950 in cash proceeds at a price of $0.05 per share, of which $331,525 was previously released to the Company over the preceding five months from existing […]

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8 d. ago Appeal denied for Alberta mother who assaulted toddler, left severe burns untreated

Alberta's Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a Calgary mother convicted of assaulting her two-year-old daughter, causing broken bones, and leaving her with untreated burns.

Events

8 d. ago In Calgary courts: Court of Appeal upholds murderer's lengthy parole ineligibility

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 3-7, 2025

Events

8 d. ago Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is looking to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Economics

8 d. ago Divided Supreme Court reinstates order requiring Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid

WASHINGTON — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a lower-court order for the Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid, but it was not clear how quickly money would start flowing. By a 5-4 vote, the court rejected an emergency appeal from the Republican administration, while also telling U.S. District Judge Amir Ali […]

Politics

9 d. ago ‘We’ll work our way through this’: How Canadians can stay positive amid Trump tariffs

As Canadians brace for the impact of U.S. tariffs, Nova Scotia business expert Ed McHugh urged people to stay positive and focus on the future.

Economics

9 d. ago The Supreme Court confronts a national headache: What to do with the growing pile of nuclear waste

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico. President Joe Biden’s administration and a private company with a license for the Texas facility appealed a ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that found […]

Society

9 d. ago MEJIA and ALIAKBARI: Next federal government should reverse Trudeau’s plastics ban

The Trudeau government’s own science assessment, cited in the court appeal, states that 99% of Canada’s plastic waste is already disposed of safely through recycling, incinerating and environmentally-friendly landfills. Despite these facts, plastic has become a target for blanket restrictions without fully considering its benefits or the downsides of switching to alternatives.

Politics

9 d. ago Nova Scotia failing to hold universities account for spending, auditor general says

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the provincial government is not properly keeping track of the billions of dollars it is sending to universities.

Society

1 week ago Harry Critchley remembered for ‘dedicating his life’ to helping the most vulnerable

Harry Critchley is being remembered by his friends and family as an incredible advocate, lawyer, husband and father. The Nova Scotia man died suddenly last month.

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