The emotional wounds from a sexual assault at the hands of a Lower Mainland imam four years ago continue to affect the daily life of his victim, who says if immigration officials and the B.C. Muslim Association had intervened sooner, the attack may never have happened.
Bail denied for Nova Scotia man who fled for 5 years to avoid paying child support
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has denied bail to a man who has refused to pay child support to his ex-wife for the past seven years.
Co-accused of Frank Zampino granted stay of proceedings in fraud trial
Four men who were accused of fraud and corruption have been granted a stay of proceedings, after Court of Quebec Judge Joëlle Roy ruled their charter rights had been violated during the investigation.
Family of jailed Saudi activist implores Canada to call out kingdom’s human rights record at G20
The family of a women’s rights activist who has been jailed in Saudi Arabia for more than two years is calling on the federal government to hold the kingdom to account for its human rights record as it hosts the G20 summit in Riyadh.
Pandemic ‘pressure cooker’ is driving more couples to seek advice about separation, divorce
Family lawyers report increase in calls seeking help to dissolve relationships.
Manitoba boosts supports for domestic violence victims
Manitoba has strengthened its supports for victims of domestic violence, to ensure they get help well before matters appear in the courts.
Legal aid clinic to launch for Windsorites experiencing anti-Black racism
A Toronto-based legal aid clinic is expanding its reach to southwestern Ontario to help Black Windsorites address legal challenges, specifically those related to anti-Black racism.
Markham, Ontario man who killed his entire family gets life in prison
TORONTO – A 24-year-old Markham, Ont. man who killed his mother, father, sister, and grandmother inside their family home last summer has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 40 years.
Crown wants Supreme Court to hear appeal in William Sandeson case
The Crown wants to take the murder case against William Sandeson to the Supreme Court of Canada. Sandeson was convicted of killing Taylor Samson, a fellow student at Dalhousie University, in August 2015. The conviction, however, was overturned on appeal earlier this year.
Family may face nearly $100K health-care bill after permanent residency delayed
Last year, Sonika Anand decided it was time to bring her parents, Mast Ram Atter and Kamla Atter, to Canada. They were growing old, and Anand wanted them to be closer to her and their grandchildren.