Frank and Oak Closes All Stores, Sells Intellectual Property

April 22, 2025, 6:21 pm

The Canadian clothing retailer announced its imminent closure of all stores and is selling its intellectual property as part of its restructuring efforts. The move, approved by Quebec’s Superior Court, marks a dramatic exit from brick‐and‐mortar retail—because sometimes, you’ve just got to change your wardrobe altogether.

torontosun.com / Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

citynews.ca / Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

winnipegfreepress.com / Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

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Hudson’s Bay Leasing: Court Documents Spark Multiple Interests

April 22, 2025, 4:21 pm

Recent court filings in Hudson’s Bay's creditor protection case have unveiled vigorous interest in securing 65 property leases. Eighteen parties—ranging from landlords to prospective buyers—submitted letters of intent, igniting a competitive bidding process that adds yet another twist to the company’s restructuring saga.

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torontosun.com / Hudson’s Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: Court documents

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Jury clears The New York Times in Sarah Palin libel case

April 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

In a brisk deliberation, a jury found that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin over a 2017 editorial misstep. The verdict leaves little room for debate, proving that sometimes the pen—and the jury—remains mightier than the complaint.

torontosun.com / Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

citynews.ca / Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

winnipegfreepress.com / Jury deliberates whether The New York Times libeled former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

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Ontario bike lane removals stalled by court injunction

April 22, 2025, 1:22 pm

A judicial decision has temporarily halted the Ontario government’s plan to remove key bike lanes along Bloor, University, and Yonge streets. The order, issued amid a Charter challenge by cycling advocates, leaves the city’s urban mobility plans in an uncertain, albeit reflective, pause.

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torontosun.com / Ontario ordered to pause Toronto bike lane removal until charter case decided

nationalobserver.com / Advocates celebrate court-ordered pause on Toronto bike lane removals

lapresse.ca / Une injonction est accordée pour préserver trois pistes cyclables à Toronto

globalnews.ca / Judge orders Ford government to pause Toronto bike lane removals for now

theglobeandmail.com / Judge temporarily blocks Ford government’s bike lane removals

citynews.ca / Court grants injunction to stop Ontario from removing bike lanes

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