54 h. 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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3 d. ago Ontario cars bound for Vietnam, Nigeria had VINs ‘altered with such precision,’ police say

Police in Ontario have dismantled a criminal organization allegedly responsible for stolen vehicles destined for international export to countries such as Nigeria and Vietnam.

Events

4 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

6 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 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 Renvoi par les Flyers : des entraîneurs ont accusé John Tortorella d'avoir abandonné l'équipe

John Tortorella aimerait revenir diriger dans la LNH, mais jamais il ne changera le style explosif qui a fait sa réputation.

Transport

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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1 week ago Judge releases Chinatown stabbing exhibits, suspect’s video interrogation

A B.C. Supreme Court judge will decide next month whether the accused Chinatown stabber is guilty of aggravated assault or not criminally responsible.

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1 week ago Enfants seuls au bord de la 138: les deux femmes accusées d’abandon d’enfants

Deux femmes font face à une série d'accusations graves concernant deux enfants découverts seuls en bordure de la route 138 aux Bergeronnes.

Society

1 week ago Oshawa dad drives through high school field after child in fight: Cops

The vehicle allegedly was seen driving dangerously toward students before fleeing

Society

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 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

2 w. ago Man who assaulted Hasidic Jewish father found not criminally responsible

A 24-year-old man who assaulted a Hasidic Jewish father in front of his three young children at a Montreal park has been found not criminally responsible

Events

2 w. ago Quebec mom found not criminally responsible for abandoning child to stay detained

The Quebec court judge delivered his decision at the Valleyfield, Que., courthouse, saying that despite her improving mental health she still poses a risk to the public.

Events

2 w. ago Le Montréalais qui a agressé un père juif est jugé non criminellement responsable

Une vidéo de l’incident avait été largement diffusée en ligne, suscitant les réactions.

Events

2 w. ago Les accusations de terrorisme contre Luigi Mangione sont abandonnées

Celles pour le meurtre au deuxième degré du p.-d.g. d’une société d’assurance maladie sont maintenues.

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2 w. ago Montreal man who attacked Jewish father in park not criminally responsible

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has declared that a man charged with attacking a Jewish father in a Montreal park last month is not criminally responsible. Sergio Yanes Preciado was charged with assault causing bodily harm after he attacked a 32-year-old man on Aug. 8 who was with his young children at a Montreal park. […]

Events

2 w. ago La mère qui a abandonné sa fille de 3 ans en Ontario restera à l’institut Pinel

Elle avait été déclarée non criminellement responsable de ses actes la veille.

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