Alberta's drug treatment court program, a rigorous alternative to incarceration, marks 20 years in Edmonton and has expanded to six other cities. Clients say the intensive recovery path is harder than choosing jail.
An Ontario court judge has ruled that seizing Chris Barber's 'Big Red' truck would be a disproportionate punishment. Read the full details of the decision.
A 14-year-old appeared in provincial court in Regina for a swatting incident in the city's southwest. The hoax emergency call led to a significant tactical police deployment. Learn the details and legal implications.
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A teenage girl receives a 10-year sentence, the maximum under youth law, for her role in the contract killing of a West Island boy. Get the full details on the Quebec court ruling.
The second brother convicted in the 2023 manslaughter of Danillo Canales Glenn in Copperfield will be sentenced in June. Get the latest on this Calgary court case.
A Saskatchewan man accused of a 2007 child sexual assault has been given a two-year conditional sentence by the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin will not be withdrawn if Ukraine peace negotiations occur, says the ICC prosecutor. The warrant, issued for alleged war crimes, remains a permanent legal obligation.
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
For two decades, Fabienne Colas has championed Black filmmakers, creating festivals from Montreal to Vancouver. Discover how her foundation opens doors for emerging talent.
A court hearing in the Luigi Mangione state murder case revealed new details about his arrest. Get the latest facts from the Manhattan proceedings.
Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing proceeds in Manhattan, coinciding with the anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death. Get the latest court updates.
The International Criminal Court reaffirms its independence, rejecting U.S. and Israeli demands to drop warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. Member states rally support amid unprecedented sanctions campaign.
The Moose Jaw Provincial Court has finished a $460,000 renovation project. The upgrades aim to improve functionality and access for the Saskatchewan justice system.
A Moose Jaw RCMP officer faces charges related to an on-duty incident. The case will return to Moose Jaw Provincial Court in 2026. Get the latest details.
A Libyan man accused of murder, rape, and torture has made an initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The case highlights the ICC's ongoing pursuit of justice for international crimes.
A Nova Scotia teen has pleaded guilty to weapons charges linked to alleged school threats. The court has ordered the youth to stay away from Citadel High School. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.
Apple Inc. faces a wave of class action lawsuits in the EU after the bloc's top court ruled Dutch users can sue collectively in the Netherlands, regardless of location. The decision challenges Apple's jurisdictional defenses.
Costco and dozens of other major companies are suing the Trump administration to secure refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down controversial global tariffs. Read the latest on this high-stakes trade battle.
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan court for a dispute over evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case. Get the latest details on this high-profile legal battle.
Costco files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding a full refund on tariffs collected under the IEEPA. The company argues the tariffs are illegal. Read the full story.
A U.S. appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. The ruling deals a legal blow to the Trump administration's appointment strategy. Read the full details.
Ottawa's justice system faces a crisis as judicial delays force majority of criminal cases to be stayed or withdrawn, violating accused rights under Jordan ruling.
Brian Walshe goes on trial for his wife's murder after pleading guilty to lesser charges. The case continues in Massachusetts court with new developments emerging.
A Japanese high court has ruled against same-sex marriage, setting up a crucial Supreme Court decision that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Follow this developing story.