Canada’s chief justice Richard Wagner is warning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the chronic shortage of judges in the federal court system is putting criminal trials at risk and could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions. In a scathing letter obtained by Radio-Canada, Chief Justice Wagner condemns long delays in …
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Archdiocese of Toronto threatens sexual abuse accuser in legal defence
David Cullen launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto in 2021, alleging he was sexually abused as a child by a priest who has since died. He says he wasn’t prepared for the Archdiocese’s legal response, which experts and former clergy members contacted by The Fifth …
Read More »With travel demand high, Canada’s airports and airlines vow this summer won’t be so bad
With almost all COVID-19-related travel restrictions lifted, it’s expected that the pent-up desire to get away will result in even higher numbers of Canadians travelling by air over the coming months. Pent-up desire for travel expected to bring high volume of Canadian passengers. Remember the images of travel from last …
Read More »N.B. reviews gender-identity policy in schools as supporters accuse minister of caving to anti-LGBTQ pressure
The Higgs government says it is rethinking its school policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools because of a backlash against the guidelines. Education minister accused of throwing teachers ‘under the bus’ after training session targeted by protest. The Higgs government in New Brunswick says it is rethinking …
Read More »My child was diagnosed with mental illnesses. It’s taught me that love can be unlovely
Despite all her efforts to create a perfect home, a perfect life and to be the perfect mother, Wendy Solbak still ended up sitting in a hospital with a mentally unwell child. I have moved from wanting to fix her to accepting her as she is for who she is. …
Read More »Mooseheads defeat Sherbrooke to advance to Q league final
For the fifth time in the history of their franchise, the Halifax Mooseheads have advanced to the QMJHL final. Josh Lawrence scored the only goal in game six, which took place yesterday in Sherbrooke, Que. Halifax beat the Phoenix 1-0 to win their best of seven semi-final series four games …
Read More »Gus Etchegary, one of N.L.’s fiercest fisheries advocates, dies at 98
Newfoundland and Labrador has lost one of its strongest voices on fisheries management and rural living. Gus Etchegary — fisheries advocate, corporate insider, author and athlete — died on Saturday, three weeks shy of his 99th birthday. He grew up by the ocean in St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula, …
Read More »Alberta offers emergency payments for evacuees, calls for trained volunteers to help battle wildfires
Alberta will provide emergency payments to any residents evacuated from their homes because of wildfires for seven days or longer, Premier Danielle Smith said Monday. Premier asks for volunteer firefighters to step up and join the effort. Alberta will provide one-time emergency payments to anyone evacuated from their home because …
Read More »Trudeau says King Charles is ‘deeply aligned’ with Canadian priorities on environment, reconciliation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday that King Charles shares many of the values of Canadians, given his long advocacy around environmental issues. Canadian envoy in London says ‘serious discussion’ underway about potential royal visit. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he think Canada’s new head of state is aligned with …
Read More »1 person airlifted after ATV collision in Digby County
One person was airlifted after an ATV crash on Highway 217 in Rossway, N.S., Saturday evening. Three females, all teenagers, were involved in the collision. Upon arrival, RCMP officers and EHS found an ATV on its side. All three had to be taken to hospital with one airlifted. The investigation …
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