Chatham-Kent Council Recommends 4.63% Tax Hike
Chatham-Kent residents face a proposed 4.63% property tax increase for 2026. Learn how this decision impacts municipal services and your household budget.
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B.C. court rules RTB failed in tenant eviction case
B.C. Supreme Court finds Residential Tenancy Branch improperly handled landlord's eviction case involving tenant of 18 years. Learn about the legal implications.
Trump Pauses Asylum After Guard Shooting in D.C.
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following fatal shooting of National Guard specialist near White House. Suspect charged with first-degree murder.
Winnipeg church denied barbed wire fence in city dispute
A Winnipeg church appeals city decision rejecting barbed wire fence proposal for security. Higher fencing options permitted as alternative trespassing deterrent.
ICC judges reject Duterte release request
International Criminal Court judges have rejected a request to release Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from custody. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing international legal proceedings.
Supreme Court Allows Investor Mining Lawsuit
Canada's Supreme Court permits investor legal action against a mining company to move forward, marking a significant ruling for shareholder rights and corporate accountability.
Japan High Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage
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.
Vancouver Mayors Push for Public HandyDART Control
Nine Metro Vancouver mayors and five councils demand HandyDART be brought in-house as complaints rise 7.5% and taxi use hits 28%. Critical TransLink decision coming December 3.
School board loses lawsuit against elected trustee
A Barrie school board has failed in its legal attempt to remove an elected trustee. Learn about the court's decision and its implications for educational governance in Ontario.
Montreal Trafficking Case Delayed by Supreme Court
A Montreal judge delays verdict in human trafficking case after Supreme Court ruling questions if drivers are protectors or pimps. Decision expected February 2025.
Ontario rejects Kingsville's bid to buy vacant schools
The Ontario government has rejected Kingsville's proposal to acquire two vacant schools. Learn about the implications for the community and what happens next.
Vancouver driveway dispute results in $1 damages ruling
A bitter neighborhood dispute over a Vancouver brick driveway culminated in BC Supreme Court proceedings with symbolic $1 damages awarded. Discover the legal details and implications.
Supreme Court ends Indigenous mom's legal fight
After years of legal battles, an Indigenous mother from B.C. sees her case concluded by the Supreme Court of Canada. Discover the details of this landmark decision.
TDSB reverses cut of 74 music instructors after intervention
Toronto District School Board supervisor rescinds decision to eliminate 74 itinerant music positions, preserving arts education across the city. Read the full story.
Courts ignored child porn minimum sentences
Data reveals Canadian courts frequently issued sentences below mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material possession. Read the shocking findings.
Court Ruling Sparks Notwithstanding Clause Debate
Canada's Supreme Court eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography, prompting conservative calls for the notwithstanding clause and sparking debate about judicial overreach.
NovaGold Reports High-Grade Gold Results & Legal Victory
NovaGold Resources announces exceptional 2025 drill results with intercepts up to 26.22 g/t gold at Donlin Gold project, plus favorable Alaska Supreme Court ruling on permits. The project advances toward Bankable Feasibility Study.
Canada to Restore Child Porn Mandatory Minimums
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announces legislation to restore mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession after Supreme Court ruling. New bill expected by year-end.
Brazil Supreme Court upholds Bolsonaro incarceration
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro's incarceration after he tampered with his ankle monitor. The decision marks a significant escalation in his legal troubles.
Eastern Canada Aboriginal land claims after Cowichan ruling
Following the landmark Cowichan decision, untreatied lands in Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland could face similar Aboriginal title claims affecting private property rights across Canada.
Trump's Truth Social posts attack GOP, demand tribunals
Donald Trump used Truth Social to attack Republican lawmakers, call for military tribunals, and pressure the Supreme Court on his tariff case, warning of a $2 trillion cost.
Bolsonaro Arrested Preemptively Before Prison Sentence
Brazil's Supreme Court orders preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro for alleged escape attempt days before starting 27-year coup sentence. Key developments and reactions.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Gerrymandering Decision
U.S. Supreme Court halts lower court ruling that found Texas congressional map likely racially biased. Latest development in ongoing voting rights battle.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling against Texas' 2026 congressional map. The decision could impact elections and voting rights nationwide. Follow this developing story.
Recount Confirms PC Majority in Newfoundland and Labrador
A judicial recount has reaffirmed the Progressive Conservative majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, solidifying the election results. Discover the details and implications for the province's future.
Supreme Court: Prisoners Can Challenge Security Status
Canada's Supreme Court affirms prisoners' right to appear before a judge to contest their security classification, a landmark decision for inmate rights and procedural fairness.
B.C. home invasion crypto theft sentencing details
Court documents reveal elaborate planning behind B.C. home invasion and cryptocurrency theft. Learn about the sentencing decision and investigation details.
Supreme Court to Examine Religious Records Request
Canada's Supreme Court will review a request for religious records through B.C. law. Learn about this significant legal case and its implications for religious privacy rights in Canada.
B.C. Ostrich Farm Investigation: No Charges Yet
RCMP confirms ongoing investigation into Vancouver ostrich farm after Supreme Court ruling. No charges laid or stayed as probe continues into animal welfare concerns.
Questions Remain After B.C. Ostrich Farm Cull
The CFIA faces scrutiny after culling over 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm following Supreme Court appeal rejection. Farmers and advocates seek clearer guidelines.
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