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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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.
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 7 hours ago #federal #litigation #classaction #court #black +
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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Global Giants Accused of $28 Trillion Climate Damage
April 23, 2025, 11:22 am
A new study alleges that the world’s biggest companies are to blame for a staggering $28 trillion in climate damage. While numbers shock and regulators frown, critics couldn’t help but note the irony of corporate power clashing with environmental responsibility.
Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 13 hours ago #business #environment #climate #sustainability #finance +
Campaign to Save Hudson’s Bay War Memorials
April 23, 2025, 9:21 am
A Toronto lawyer is spearheading a campaign to preserve historic war memorial displays at Hudson’s Bay stores, honoring employees who died during World War II. Advocates stress these memorials are irreplaceable pieces of Canadian heritage that deserve safeguarding for future generations.
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EU imposes massive antitrust fines on Apple and Meta
April 23, 2025, 8:21 am
European Union regulators have delivered significant fines against Apple and Meta for anticompetitive practices that hinder competition in digital markets. With penalties reaching hundreds of millions of euros, these tech giants now face intensified scrutiny and must rework their practices to align with tougher EU digital competition rules.
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 16 hours ago #finance #trade #business #europe #litigation +
Harvey Weinstein's Second Rape Retrial Begins Amid Resurgent
April 23, 2025, 6:20 am
MeToo Turbulence
permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 18 hours ago #crime #law #celebrities #women #sexual-assault +
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
permalink / 8 stories from 8 sources in 19 hours ago #crime #justice #ontario #sports #hockey +