Category Archives: Justice
Desmond inquiry: therapist adds to long list of challenges that Lionel Desmond faced
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The inquiry investigating why a former soldier killed three family members and himself in 2017 heard testimony today from an occupational therapist who said Lionel Desmond had trouble controlling his anxiety and anger. Julie Bea...
Men convicted in Via Rail terror case received fair trial, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says two men convicted of terrorism offences received a fair trial even though the judge made an error in assembling the jury. The top court explained its reasoning Friday for ruling last October there
Judge reserves decision in church challenge of B.C. public health rules
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision on a request from three churches to throw out provincial health orders that prevent them from holding in-person services. Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson said Friday he doe...
Manitoba may face court challenge in attempt to stamp out smoking on First Nations
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to extend its ban on smoking and vaping in indoor public places to First Nations communities, but it could face a court battle. The Progressive Conservative government introduced a bill in the legislature ...
‘Leave the politics to the politicians,’ lawyer urges judge in Meng case
VANCOUVER — A Crown lawyer is urging a B.C. Supreme Court judge to ignore the "geopolitical winds swirling around" Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition case and focus instead on the legal context. Robert Frater told Associate Chief Justice Heat...
‘Leave the politics to the politicians,’ Crown lawyer urges judge in Meng case
VANCOUVER — A Crown lawyer is urging a B.C. Supreme Court judge to ignore the "geopolitical winds swirling around" Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition case and focus instead on the legal context. Robert Frater told Associate Chief Justice Heat...
Glen Assoun agrees to compensation deal for wrongful conviction and years in prison
HALIFAX — Glen Assoun has reached a compensation deal with the Nova Scotia and federal governments for his wrongful conviction and almost 17 years in prison. Nova Scotia Justice Minister Randy Delorey said Thursday the recently signed deal is confident...
Inquiry hears something stood in the way of Lionel Desmond’s treatment for PTSD
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — As Lionel Desmond completed an 11-week program for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in August 2016, those responsible for his care were worried about something they couldn't figure out. Though he displayed sy...
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to review decision to order new trial in murder case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a decision to order a new trial for an Alberta man convicted of murder. Russell Steven Tessier was charged with first-degree murder in 2015, eight years after Allan Gerald Berdahl's body was
Survivors, NGOs call for criminal investigation into porn giant MindGeek
OTTAWA — More than 100 survivors of sexual exploitation along with hundreds of non-governmental organizations are urging Ottawa to pursue a "full criminal investigation" into Pornhub's parent company. In a letter to the House of Commons ethics committe...
