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Jury Trial for 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey Team Sexual Assault Case Likely Delayed until 2025, Experts Say

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London, Ontario – The potential start date for a jury trial involving five members of Team Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault may be pushed back to 2025. In a recent virtual session overseen by Justice Alissa Mitchell, Crown and defense attorneys agreed to hold three weeks of pre-trial motions starting on November 25. If these hearings take the full allotted time, they will conclude on December 13. However, legal experts argue that this timeline suggests the actual trial is unlikely to begin until the following year. Nicolas … Read more

Canadian Lawyers File Lawsuit Against Foreign Affairs Ministry Over Military Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

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TORONTO, CANADA – A group of Canadian lawyers have filed a lawsuit against Canada’s global affairs ministry, alleging the export of military goods and technology to Israel during the Gaza conflict. The lawyers argue that these exports could potentially contribute to human rights violations against Palestinians. Despite the accusations, the Canadian government denies any wrongdoing, stating that the exported goods were “non-lethal” in nature. According to records, Canada has authorized export permits worth at least C$28.5m ($21m) to Israel since the conflict began on October 7. Israel, for its part, defends its actions by citing … Read more

Canadian Woman Sues Xcel Energy, Alleging Power Pole Started Devastating Texas Wildfire

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CANADIAN, Texas — A Canadian woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that a power pole owned by Xcel Energy started the largest wildfire in Texas history. Melanie McQuiddy alleges that a splintered power pole fell and ignited the Springhouse Creek fire. According to Reuters, McQuiddy argues that Xcel had a duty to maintain safe electrical equipment but neglected to properly repair and inspect its power line poles. She is seeking compensation for the damages caused by the wildfire. The lawsuit also names Osmose Utilities Services as a defendant. McQuiddy asserts that the company was hired … Read more

2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury Announced: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Fiction

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Toronto, ON – The jury panel for the esteemed 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize has been announced by Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the prize. The Scotiabank Giller Prize recognizes excellence in Canadian fiction, encompassing both long-form novels and short stories. Last year’s winner was Sarah Bernstein for her novel, “Study for Obedience.” Chairing the panel is Noah Richler, a renowned author and former BBC Radio producer who currently serves as the books section editor for National Post. Richler’s impressive accolades include multiple award nominations and wins, such as the Governor General’s Literary Award and the … Read more