Ontario Judge to Rule on Hockey Team Text Evidence
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...
An Ontario judge is set to decide whether text messages from a former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team can be admitted in a sexual assault trial involving five ex-teammates. This pivotal ruling could redefine evidentiary standards and add a dramatic twist to an already heated sports case.
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Brampton fatal shooting manhunt launched
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
Authorities are on the hunt for a suspect linked to a fatal shooting in Brampton that claimed the life of a young person. Multiple alerts have been issued as police seek public assistance to identify the individual responsible for this tragic and unsettling incident.
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High‐risk sex offender re‐arrested mere hours after release
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
In a twist that might make a crime drama blush, notorious sex offender Randall Hopley was re-arrested on the same day he was released. Failing to comply with his monitoring requirements, his prompt return to custody raises serious questions about oversight in high-profile criminal cases.
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Val-d’Or police defamation suit against RC thrown out
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
In Val-d’Or, a Quebec court dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by local police—alleging that a Radio‑Canada report on alleged Indigenous abuse defamed them. The judge ruled in favor of the broadcaster, suggesting that sticking to verified facts has its own merits, even if it bruised some egos.
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Edmonton suspect faces charges in Vietnam child assault case
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Law enforcement in Alberta has arrested a man in connection with a livestreamed sexual assault of a toddler in Vietnam. The allegations, involving a heinous abuse of a child, have sparked outrage and prompted swift international investigative actions.
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Emotional testimony rocks Hockey Canada trial
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
During a high-stakes Hockey Canada trial, witness Brett Howden broke down on the stand, providing an unexpectedly heartfelt account of events involving accused Canadian junior players. His emotional outburst has cast a stark light on the pressures and realities within the hockey world.
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Quebec judge sparks approval of Lion Electric deal for local investors
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of electric vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric to a group of local investors. The decision electrifies the business community, raising both optimism and skeptical eyebrows over the accelerated deal amid a charged legal atmosphere.
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Supreme Court declines U.S. material transfer review
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:20 am more...
The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to revisit a decision allowing material seized in connection with commercial espionage allegations to be transferred to U.S. authorities. The ruling underscores judicial deference to administrative determinations while prompting critics to question its implications for national sovereignty and cross-border legal oversight.
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Collingwood police shooting draws SIU probe into incident
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Authorities are investigating a troubling incident near a residence on Rhonda Road in Collingwood where a 50‐year‐old man was shot by police. The Special Investigations Unit has launched an inquiry, leaving the community to wonder if modern tactics sometimes call for extra paperwork—and a little soul-searching.
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Child death charges in Muskoka region
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 9:20 pm more...
Authorities have charged two individuals in connection with the tragic death of a child in Ontario’s Muskoka Region. The investigation, ongoing for over two years, has now led to formal charges, with one of the suspects identified as a Brampton man. Authorities continue to build their case through detailed evidence review.
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