World Junior Hockey Sexual Assault Trial Sparks Consent Debate
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.
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B.C. Court Dismisses ICBC Appeal Over $15K Privacy Breach
April 23, 2025, 7:20 pm
In a ruling that reinforces accountability, the B.C. Court of Appeal rejected ICBC’s attempt to lower the awarded damages of $15,000 per person in a privacy breach lawsuit. The decision underlines the judiciary's commitment to uphold fair compensation, leaving the insurer with a bitter pill to swallow.
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Hudson’s Bay liquidates final stores amid dwindling buyer hope
April 23, 2025, 5:21 pm
Canada’s oldest retailer appears to be losing its retail magic as court filings confirm the liquidation of its last six stores. With hopes of a buyer dimming faster than holiday sales, Hudson’s Bay must now clear its shelves—truly a relic in a tough market with a touch of corporate irony.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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Black federal workers push back on lawsuit denial
April 23, 2025, 5:21 pm
Black federal workers have escalated their legal battle by appealing the court’s decision to block their blockbuster $2.5-billion class action lawsuit against the federal government, sparking a fierce fight for workplace equity—because when you’re fighting injustice, you might as well fight it with style.
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Quebec legislators demand greater say in judicial appointments
April 23, 2025, 1:21 pm
In a rare show of unanimity, Quebec lawmakers have adopted motions calling on Ottawa to transfer more power over judge nominations. The political maneuver, dripping with the irony of a province wanting to manage its own legal destiny, sets the stage for a debate about constitutional balance with a distinctly regional twist.
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Air Canada hit with $10M damages in class action ruling
April 23, 2025, 1:21 pm
A Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to shell out over $10 million in damages to passengers mischarged above advertised fares. The ruling lambasts the airline’s “ignorance and laxity” and serves as a stern wake-up call to those relying on accurate pricing – a costly misadventure, indeed.
Reddit: r/canada
Bluesky: @globalnews.ca, @winnipegfreepress.com
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Ex-junior hockey stars face sexual assault trial
April 23, 2025, 5:21 am
Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team now stand accused in a high-profile sexual assault trial in London, Ontario. As the courtroom drama unfolds, observers note with wry disbelief that these celebrated athletes must now contend with serious allegations overshadowing their storied past in Canada’s hockey legacy.
Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com
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