Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows. More seniors landing in emergency department for cannabis poisoning after legalization, study finds. Many seniors are …
Read More »A tale of two convoy trials
The three of them once stood side-by-side as road captains of a historic protest. Now, more than two years after thousands of honking vehicles rolled through Ottawa in what became known as the Freedom Convoy, two narratives are emerging in court — potentially splitting the fates of Pat King, Tamara …
Read More »Armed Forces employee sentenced to prison for sexual assault
In a ruling posted earlier this week, Justice Carla L. Forth called the actions of the accused, Hayden Chokrev-Evans, “predatory.” Judge says acts showed ‘high level of violence and callous disregard’ for the victim. Warning: This story contains graphic details related to sexual assault A 23-year-old man who worked for …
Read More »Elisse Joson on balancing motherhood and self care
Kapamilya actress Elisse Joson is embracing a new chapter in her life — as a mother to her three-year-old daughter Felize with actor McCoy de Leon. Despite the demands of motherhood, however, Joson continues to prioritize her skincare routine and overall wellness. At her grand reveal as the face of …
Read More »Long delays and collapsed cases are eroding faith in the justice system, lawyers warn
Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say. Complex cases, judicial vacancies and a lack of lawyers all contribute to delays. Two and a half years after Norman …
Read More »Serial killer Robert Pickton is dead
The 74-year-old was in hospital after being the target of what Correctional Service Canada called a “major assault” on May 19 at the maximum security Port-Cartier Institution, about 480 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. Pickton was found guilty of murdering 6 women but bragged about killing 49. WARNING: This article …
Read More »Yellowknife woman identified as U.S. fugitive wanted in deadly 1994 crash
Kate Dooley, who lived in Yellowknife, died in December 2019. (Submitted by Kimberley Smale. ) A woman who lived in Yellowknife has been identified as a U.S. fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal drunk driving crash in Scottsdale, Ariz, police say. Gloria Schulze, who lived in Yellowknife under the …
Read More »Family pursuing negligence lawsuit after son dies at Trenton high school
A Trenton, Ont., family plans to pursue a civil lawsuit over the death of their 16-year-old son after he was allegedly left unattended in a private room at a local high school earlier this month. Landyn Ferris was a Grade 10 student at Trenton High School who had Dravet syndrome, …
Read More »BIR, BOC collection targets slashed amid slow growth
In light of the country’s expected slower growth this year, the economic managers have adjusted downward the projected tax collections for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirmed to Manila Bulletin on Saturday, June 1, that the Development Budget Coordination Committee …
Read More »Paalam makes 2nd straight Olympics; another boxer eyes Paris slot
Carlo Paalam (Photo courtesy of AIBA) MANILA – Boxer Carlo Paalam booked a return trip to the Olympics after a unanimous decision win over India’s Sachin Siwach in the men’s 57 kg semifinals at the 2nd World Boxing Olympic Qualification held at Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday night. It …
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