B.C. man jailed for setting fires during wildfire season
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to jail time for deliberately setting fires during a high-risk wildfire period. Get the details on the case and its implications.
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Parents honour daughter, push for tougher impaired driving laws
A Pierrefonds–Roxboro couple turns grief into advocacy after losing their daughter to a drunk driver. Their story fuels a push for stricter Canadian laws.
Critique of Liberal Justice Reforms: Race-Based Sentencing
A recent Nova Scotia case highlights how Trudeau-era justice policies, including Impact of Race and Culture Assessments, are leading to reduced sentences for violent crimes and expanded bail access.
Project Gaslight member sentenced, faces deportation
Parminder Singh, the last conspirator in the Project Gaslight extortion case, receives a 7.5-year sentence for shooting at a home with an officer inside. His lawyer confirms likely deportation. Read the full details.
Calgary fraud sentencing adjourned to 2026
A Calgary woman who defrauded her employer of nearly $2 million will wait until 2026 for her sentence. Carol Lloyd, 66, expressed remorse in court as her lawyer argued for leniency.
Sentencing date set in Megan Gallagher manslaughter
A Saskatoon judge will sentence Roderick Sutherland for manslaughter in April, ruling key witness testimony unreliable due to drug impairment. Get the latest details.
13-year sentence for cold-case murder of B.C. artist
A woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the cold-case murder of a renowned British Columbia artist. Get the details on the long-awaited justice in this decades-old case.
Colorado child predator gets 84-year prison sentence
A prolific child predator from Colorado, whose victims were found in nearly every U.S. state, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison. The landmark case highlights extensive online exploitation.
B.C. man convicted of murder apologizes to victim's family
The man convicted of killing Mission, B.C., mother Chelsey Gauthier has apologized to her family and friends in court. Read the full details of the emotional sentencing hearing.
20-Year Sentence Sought for Neo-Nazi Leader in Toronto
Federal prosecutors seek a 20-year prison term for neo-Nazi Matthew Althorpe, whose online hate manifestos were linked to global terror attacks. Sentencing hearing continues in January.
5-Year Prison Sentence for Vaughan Hit-and-Run Death
A Vaughan man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a 2024 hit-and-run that killed a 16-year-old boy. Get the full details on the case and the court's ruling.
Magic mushroom advocate fined in London, Ont. hearing
A London, Ontario advocate for psilocybin faces fines following a sentencing hearing. Get the latest details on this developing story.
5-year sentence for lies after fatal Vaughan crash
A man received a five-year prison sentence for fabricating a carjacking story after fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a 16-year-old boy in Vaughan. Police detail the tragic case.
Liverpool parade attacker sentenced to over 21 years
A British man receives a prison sentence exceeding 21 years for driving a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans, injuring over 45 people during a championship celebration.
Driver gets 20+ years for Liverpool soccer parade attack
A British man receives a prison sentence exceeding 20 years for driving a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans, injuring over 45 people during a championship celebration.
Ex-Youth Worker Sentencing: 0 to 4 Years for Child Crimes
An Edmonton judge weighs sentencing for a former youth worker who lured a child and possessed over 1,000 abuse images. Prosecution seeks 4 years; defence argues for house arrest.
B.C. woman sentenced for violent dog theft robbery
A British Columbia woman has been sentenced for a violent robbery involving the theft of a dog named Lucy. Get the full details on the case and its outcome.
Ex-city lawyer faces Jan. 7 sentencing for monument vandalism
Former Ottawa lawyer Iain Aspenlieder awaits sentencing for defacing the National Holocaust Monument. Crown seeks a 2-year sentence. Read the latest court details.
Killer sentenced for 2022 murder in Fort St. James
A man has been sentenced for a 2022 murder in Fort St. James, B.C. The RCMP investigation led to a conviction in the case. Read the full details of the sentencing and the crime.
Sentencing delayed for Calgary teen's killer
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.
Calgary dentist faces prison for $684K insurance fraud
A Calgary dentist who defrauded insurers of nearly $700,000 for phantom dental work should go to prison, says the Crown. Defence argues her $500K+ restitution merits a non-custodial sentence. Sentencing in January.
Unexpected Twist at Sentencing for B.C. Killer
A sentencing hearing for a convicted killer took an unexpected turn in B.C. The case involves the death of Chelsey Gauthier, found in Mission weeks after being reported missing in Abbotsford.
Doctor gets 2.5 years for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. Read the full details of the case and its consequences.
MP's Bill Aims to End Immigration-Based Sentencing Leniency
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner pushes Bill C-220 to stop courts from considering immigration status in sentencing for serious crimes, challenging a 2013 ruling.
Doctor Sentenced for Selling Ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death is being sentenced. Perry's family may speak in court. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Doctor sentencing for ketamine tied to Matthew Perry's death
A doctor faces sentencing for selling ketamine connected to the overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry. Get the latest details on this tragic case.
B.C. mom's killer sobs at sentencing hearing
The family of Chelsey Gauthier endured an emotional day in court as her killer wept during his sentencing hearing. Get the latest on this tragic case.
Doctor sentencing for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor faces sentencing for providing actor Matthew Perry with ketamine. The case highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug misuse in the entertainment industry.
Halifax teen to be sentenced on weapons charges Wednesday
A 16-year-old from Halifax faces sentencing on serious weapons-related charges this week. Get the latest details on this developing story from Nova Scotia.
Deportation Debate for Non-Citizen Criminals in Canada
A controversial case in Bradford, Ont., sparks a national debate on whether judges should consider immigration consequences during sentencing for serious crimes. Read the full analysis.
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