April 23, 2025, 8:20 pm
In a case that has fans and legal pundits raising eyebrows, five former world junior hockey players now face charges of sexual assault. Central to the trial is the heated debate over what constitutes consent, as courtroom testimony brings to light a clash between sporting bravado and serious accountability.
The main issue in the trial for five former junior hockey players charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 is whether or not she consented, a Crown prosecutor said during opening statements Wednesday.
WARNING: Graphic details And now it becomes clearer why it’s taken almost seven long years to try five world junior hockey champs on charges of sexual assault. This was never going to be a slam dunk case. At the opening of the sensational trial in London, with each of the well-dressed defendants...
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 5 hours ago #crime #hockey #sexual-assault #court #consent #ontario #london
President Trump has suggested that the current 25% tariff on Canadian auto imports could be raised further, hinting at additional punitive measures despite ongoing deal talks. The comments underscore a hardline trade stance that continues to unsettle Canadian industries already bracing for cost escalations. More...
Amid a solemn yet politically charged atmosphere, Canada’s top officials are making alternative arrangements for Pope Francis’s funeral. With the Prime Minister absent due to election commitments, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other notable leaders—including a Canadian Bishops’ representative and a Métis leader—are set to represent the nation at the Vatican. More...
Ontario’s education ministry is stepping in by taking control of a London school board amid revelations of fiscal mismanagement and questionable expenditures. Officials have also launched investigations into three other boards, as accountability measures tighten – a bureaucratic intervention that has everyone wondering if school finance is the new hot topic. More...
On the campaign trail in Alberta, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh emphatically promised that his party would fight for every voter's concerns. Delivering the message with gusto and a hint of candor, Singh positioned the NDP as the only party willing to roll up its sleeves in a decidedly spirited contest for the people’s trust. More...
Provincial authorities warn that without a fresh round of federal funding, Ontario's interim cap on child-care fees could give way to steep hikes, squeezing families already balancing tight budgets. The potential fee increase has ignited concerns among stakeholders over the long-term affordability of child care. More...
Vancouver Downtown Eastside policing under scrutiny amid crackdown claims (4 hours ago)
Elderly Assault After Ajax Crash Leaves Survivor Fighting for Life (5 hours ago)
VPD whistleblower accuses department of enforcing arrest quotas Downtown Eastside (7 hours ago)
LA Kings rout Oilers in a stunning 6-2 series lead (1 hour ago)
Capitals clash with Canadiens in heated playoff battle (4 hours ago)
Cal Clutterbuck Hangs Up His Stick After 17 NHL Seasons (5 hours ago)
Saskatchewan medicine man sentenced for sexual assaults (8 hours ago)
Harvey Weinstein's Second Rape Retrial Begins Amid Resurgent (19 hours ago)
Ex-junior hockey stars face sexual assault trial (20 hours ago)
B.C. Court Dismisses ICBC Appeal Over $15K Privacy Breach (6 hours ago)
Hudson’s Bay liquidates final stores amid dwindling buyer hope (8 hours ago)
Black federal workers push back on lawsuit denial (8 hours ago)
Elderly Assault After Ajax Crash Leaves Survivor Fighting for Life (5 hours ago)
Ontario Child-Care Fees May Soar Without New Federal Funding (9 hours ago)
Ontario clamps down on mismanaged London school boards (11 hours ago)
Ontario clamps down on mismanaged London school boards (11 hours ago)
Auction of Shakespeare’s first editions expected at multi-million dollar price (17 hours ago)
Ex-junior hockey stars face sexual assault trial (20 hours ago)
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of the content. Users are encouraged to verify all details independently. We accept no liability for errors, omissions, or any decisions made based on this information.