Calgary Murder Trial Rejects Insanity Defense in Brutal Fatal Stabbing

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

In downtown Calgary, a man convicted of first‐degree murder faces no escape from justice. The jury dismissed claims of a psychotic episode, asserting that the killer was fully aware of his actions. The verdict underscores that calculated urban violence leaves little room for dramatic excuses.

globalnews.ca / Calgary man who fatally stabbed fitness instructor found guilty

thestar.com / Jury rejects not criminally responsible defence, finds Calgary man guilty of murder

calgaryherald.com / Confessed killer knew what he was doing when he fatally stabbed Calgary fitness instructor, jury finds

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Doug Ford attacks judiciary over alleged overreach in Ontario

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:20 am more...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sharply criticized the judiciary, accusing un-elected judges of overstepping by allegedly inventing rights on issues like bike lanes and drug dens. While some laud his forthright stance, critics warn that such rhetoric undermines judicial independence and could destabilize established checks and balances.

theglobeandmail.com / Doug Ford’s attack on Ontario judges should not be shrugged off

nationalpost.com / Adam Zivo: When unelected judges invent rights to bike lanes and drug dens, something’s wrong

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Alberta fights federal clean electricity regulations in heated legal battle

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

Alberta’s government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, is challenging Ottawa’s clean electricity plan in court. Arguing that the regulations undermine its fossil fuel–driven grid, Alberta’s legal action intensifies a fierce political dispute over future energy policy, spotlighting a deep ideological divide in Canada.

nationalpost.com / ’A positive first step,’ Danielle Smith says of meeting with Mark Carney on Friday

citynews.ca / Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a ‘positive first step’

calgaryherald.com / Bell: Danielle Smith, Carney meet — the Alberta premier feels positive

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa’s clean electricity plan

nationalpost.com / Smith rekindles fight against Liberal ‘clean electricity’ regs

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Oshawa cellphone store robbery attempt results in swift suspect arrests

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Durham Region law enforcement intervened in a cellphone store robbery attempt in Oshawa, arresting four men while continuing the hunt for a female accomplice. This bold heist attempt has sparked renewed concerns about retail security and the effectiveness of current preventive measures.

Reddit: r/Oshawa

citynews.ca / 4 men arrested, 1 female at large, after robbery attempt at Oshawa cellphone store

torontosun.com / Four men busted for failed Oshawa cellphone store heist

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Alberta Challenges Federal Clean Electricity Regulations in Court

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Alberta is taking its grievances to the courtroom, challenging the constitutionality of Ottawa’s clean electricity regulations. This legal showdown pits provincial autonomy against federal policy in a battle that’s as much about environmental strategy as it is about the politics of power—delivering drama that even the most ardent policy wonk finds hard to resist.

cbc.ca / Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of federal clean electricity plan

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta takes federal clean electricity regulations challenge to court

thestar.com / Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan

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Supreme Court Hears Fiery Appeal Over Quebec Random Stops

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am more...

Canada’s highest court is set to decide on the contentious practice of random police stops following a defeated Quebec ruling. With legal teams sharpening their arguments, this appeal could recalibrate policing tactics and civil liberty protections, sparking a judicial showdown that has everyone – even the most seasoned barristers – raising an eyebrow.

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cbc.ca / Appeal of ban on random police stops in Quebec headed to Supreme Court

globalnews.ca / Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops

thestar.com / Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops

lapresse.ca / Interpellations policières aléatoires | La Cour suprême tranchera

ledevoir.com / La Cour suprême va entendre la cause sur le profilage racial au volant

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