10 h. ago ‘ROT AND BURN’: Man skips his sentencing for brutal murder of mother

Her family asked for mercy and advocated for life in prison, citing her Christian faith

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5 d. ago Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses Crown appeal of sentence of man in Calgary chef murder

The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected a request to review the sentence given to a man convicted in the death of a well-known Calgary chef.

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6 d. ago ‘A pervasive scourge on society’: Ontario man handed sentence for girlfriend’s murder

A Toronto man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his girlfriend.

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1 week ago Pierre Poilievre’s Carleton riding tops early voting numbers in 2025 federal election

The eye-catching early-voting tally comes amidst speculation that Poilievre, who has held the riding for two decades, may be in a tight race to be re-elected on Monday

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1 week ago Gunman gets 7 life sentences for 2022 shooting at Illinois July 4 parade

The judge also sentenced Robert E. Crimo III, 24, to 50 years on each of the 48 counts of attempted murder to be served consecutively to the seven life sentences.

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2 w. ago Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at El Paso Walmart pleads guilty to capital murder

EL PASO, Texas — The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso — one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history — pleaded guilty Monday to capital murder in a state district court. Patrick Crusius was automatically be sentenced to life in prison without parole in […]

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2 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: How mercy to the guilty became cruelty to the innocent in Canada

Poilievre would have to invoke the notwithstanding clause to give judges the option of imposing consecutive life sentences on multiple and mass murderers

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2 w. ago 'There were enough mistakes': Family of Edmonton woman strangled in random attack unhappy with plea deal, 10

Family of the Edmonton woman strangled to death by her neighbour say they’re unhappy with the plea deal that led to the man charged with her murder being convicted of manslaughter. Ryan Farrell, 34, was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison Thursday after admitting to attacking Lauren Jarvis at her Edmonton apartment on April […]

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3 w. ago Killer of popular Banff resident handed automatic life sentence for murder

"Hopefully, Ethan can rest in a little peace and maybe we get a little bit, too," victim's father says

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3 w. ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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3 w. ago Murder of Banff man devastated the entire town, sentencing hearing told

Sentencing arguements for John Christopher Arrizza will be heard this afternoon

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3 w. ago Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause for consecutive murder sentences

Poilievre announced his plan to use the notwithstanding clause to pass legislation that would allow consecutive sentences for multiple murders.

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3 w. ago Poilievre will restore consecutive life sentences for mass murderers using notwithstanding clause

Poilievre said he would only use the Constitution's notwithstanding clause for criminal justice legislation

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