A federal court judge has set aside a Department of Fisheries order that would have phased out fish farming in British Columbia’s Discovery Islands.The Okisollo fish farm near Campbell River, B.C. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)A federal court judge has set aside a Department of Fisheries order that would have phased out fish farming in British Columbia’s Discovery Islands. Judge Elizabeth Heneghan says…
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Supreme Court dismisses bid for injunction on Alberta supervised consumption site policy
by Sue JonesThe Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application to hear a bid seeking a temporary injunction on requesting health-care numbers from clients of Alberta supervised consumption sites.A man waits to enter the Safeworks supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre in Calgary on Aug. 26, 2021. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)An Edmonton…
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Court extends rare order to freeze up to $20M in crypto, cash donations to convoy protests
by Sue JonesAn Ontario Superior Court judge has extended a rare injunction that has frozen millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies and other financial donations to the so-called Freedom Convoy.Rare legal move freezes cash, crypto tied to Ottawa protestAn Ontario court has frozen millions of dollars and cryptocurrency tied to Ottawa protest organizers by obtaining what’s known as a…
“Holy crap, man. This thing is fighting the crap out of me,” said one of the officers while trying to catch a…
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B.C. Supreme Court rules Amanda Todd’s name can be reported during upcoming trial of accused
by Sue JonesA mandatory publication ban that exists on any case involving a victim of child pornography has been struck down in B.C. Supreme Court after a successful constitutional challenge, allowing media to report that the alleged victim in the case is Amanda Todd. Amanda Todd was 15 when she took her own life after posting a video…
An Ontario court has awarded $107 million, plus interest, to the families of six people who died in the destruction of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 almost two years ago.Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corp fired two surface-to-air missiles at Flight PS752, killing all 176 people onboard, on Jan, 8, 2020. (Reuters)An Ontario court has awarded $107 million, plus…
Washington — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will take up legal challenges to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care…
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Appeal court rules with Land Back Lane activist, finds he was denied a chance to be heard
by Sue JonesOntario’s highest court has ruled a judge denied Land Back Lane spokesperson Skyler Williams fairness and an opportunity to be heard, and has set aside a permanent injunction barring access to a disputed housing development in Caledonia, Ont.Skyler Williams, spokesperson for the 1492 Land Back Lane camp, is pictured on Oct. 28, 2020. The Court of Appeal…
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Top court will hear case today involving man who allegedly ignored request to wear condom during sex
by Sue JonesCanada’s top court will hear arguments today about whether a man who allegedly ignored a woman’s request to wear a condom during sex should stand trial — a case that could have wide impacts on the interpretation of consent and sexual assault.The question at the heart of the Supreme Court case concerns the definition of “sexual…
A Court of Queen’s Bench justice in Saskatoon has ruled against a group arguing that the province’s vaccine policies are a violation of charter rights.A Court of Queen’s Bench justice in Saskatoon has ruled against a group arguing that the province’s proof-of-vaccination policy is in violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Trevor Bothorel/CBC)A Court…