The doctor who was accused of breaking New Brunswick’s COVID-19 rules by failing to isolate, and of being the source of a deadly outbreak, in 2020 is suing the province, the RCMP and Facebook’s parent company.Dr. Jean-Robert Ngola, who now practises in Quebec, was accused of violating the Emergency Measures Act for not quarantining after a trip…
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USDA accused of ignoring animal welfare violations in favor of business interests
by Sue JonesAnimals Wildlife Watch Former USDA employees say inspectors were discouraged from documenting poor welfare. ByRachel Fobar Published October 13, 2021 • 15…
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Ex-bureaucrat accused of embezzling COVID-19 funds from Ontario government now facing criminal charges
by Sue JonesA former bureaucrat accused by the Ontario government of embezzling $11 million in COVID-19 relief funds is now facing criminal charges in the matter.The Ontario government has sued Sanjay Madan, his wife and two adult children, alleging that they illegally issued and banked cheques under the Support for Families program, which aimed to offset the…
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Quebec man accused of kidnapping 3-year-old son appears in court, to remain in custody
by Sue JonesThe suspect arrested after a five-day-long Amber Alert across Quebec appeared in court by videoconference Monday morning. So far, he is facing one charge for recklessly discharging a gun. Other charges could be levelled against him when he returns to court Oct. 5.The suspect in a five-day-long Amber Alert across Quebec appeared in court by videoconference this…
TD Canada Trust customers are accusing the bank of losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings plan contributions they entrusted to the financial institution.Bhupendra and Anila Narsey allege the bank lost their RSPs. Another man raised similar concerns last year and has since filed a lawsuit. TD denies the allegations. (Submitted by Bhupendra…
Ottawa police have laid 10 charges including abduction and assault against a 32-year-old woman accused of abducting an eight-day-old infant on Mother’s Day.Ottawa police said the infant was physically unharmed in the alleged abduction. (Olivier Plante/CBC)Ottawa police have laid 10 charges including abduction and assault against a 32-year-old woman accused of abducting an eight-day-old infant on Mother’s…
Three people accused of giving ammunition to the man responsible for killing 22 people in Nova Scotia have now been added as defendants to the proposed class-action lawsuit launched by families of the victims.The remains of a cottage and the burnt shell of a decommissioned RCMP cruiser are seen at a property in Portapique, N.S.,…
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Accused in Toronto van attack raises not criminally responsible defence on day 1 of trial
by Sue JonesAlek Minassian, the man accused of killing 10 people and hurting 16 others after driving a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk has pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial today and is asking the court to find him not criminally responsible for his actions.Alek Minassian, of Richmond Hill, Ont., the accused in the…