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.
Man charged with 2 counts of 1st-degree murder after Halloween sword attack in Quebec City Social Sharing
A 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder after allegedly attacking seven people with a sword in the historic district of Quebec City while dressed in a medieval outfit on Halloween night.
Federal government plans to bring in more than 1.2M immigrants in next 3 years
The Liberal government plans to bring in more than 1.2 million immigrants over the next three years, despite hurdles created by the global pandemic.
Driver responsible for deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash fighting deportation
An immigration lawyer representing Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, says his client is fighting to stay in Canada.
Ex-Kingsville fire chief’s appeal for shorter sentence denied
A notice of appeal submitted by former Kingsville fire chief Bob Kissner that sought to reduce his prison sentence was denied this week.
A man of good character: Law society answers whether a tiger can change his stripes
As he completed his degree at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Suresh Sriskandarajah filed his membership application to the Law Society of Ontario, a required step to work as a lawyer. Like all would-be lawyers, he was asked eight questions as a test of “good character.”