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Big Tobacco Approaches $24 Billion Settlement, Aiming to Resolve Canadian Lawsuits

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Toronto, Canada – Tobacco giants are poised to finalize a colossal $24 billion agreement to resolve numerous lawsuits across Canada, which accused the companies of misleading the public about the health risks of smoking. This settlement, pending final approval, stands as one of the most significant in the Canadian legal history concerning public health and corporate accountability. The deal involves three major international tobacco companies – Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco International. Collectively, they aim to end a long-standing legal battle by settling more than a dozen lawsuits filed by Canadian … Read more

Calgary Film Festival 2024 Crowns its Victors: Over $60K Awarded, with Oscar Buzz for Canadian Gems!

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Calgary, Canada – The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards, presenting over $60,000 in prizes to 12 distinguished films, with one receiving a significant opportunity for an Oscar nomination bypassing the usual theatrical requirements. Among the high-profile winners was the short film “The Assistant,” directed by Pierre Llanos, which captured the Short Film Grand Jury Prize. This award notably simplifies the path for an Academy Award nomination by exempting it from standard theatrical screening obligations. The festival’s top accolade for emerging Canadian talent was bestowed upon Matthew Rankin … Read more

Toronto International Film Festival Unveils 2024 Award Categories, Jury Members, and Prizes with Revived Canadian Discovery Award

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Toronto, Canada – The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is gearing up to announce its 2024 round of awards at the festival’s grand finale on September 15 at TIFF Lightbox. This year, TIFF has revamped its award criteria and expanded its jury panels to include notable figures from the global cinema landscape. After a five-year hiatus, the Best Canadian Discovery Award returns with a new focus and recognition criteria tailored to champion the efforts of emerging Canadian filmmakers in the festival’s Official Selection. The award will be a beacon for new voices, spotlighting first or … Read more

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