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Judge in Stronach trial concerned as cross-examination turns to 'shouting match'
TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial was abruptly adjourned Thursday after the judge expressed concerns over the well-being of one of the complainants and the possib...
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
OTTAWA - Chief Justice Richard Wagner called on Canadian lawyers and judges to step up their efforts to defend the independence of the country's courts on Thursday, noting while Canadians maintain a s...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Quebec campaign aims to combat alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence
MONTRAL - Universities and junior colleges across Quebec are launching a new campaign to counter the rise of male influencers. The bilingual strategy is part of the third phase of the campaign entitle...
Katrine Desautels, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., begin returning to class following mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE - Some students headed back to classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday, just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary sch...
Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced more than $41 million for cancer prevention research. A news release said six research funding organizations contributed funds, including the Canadian Ins...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Montreal police conducting searches in lead-up to teen's death by South Shore police
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they are conducting searches in an investigation connected to the death of a teenager shot dead by police on the city's South Shore. Nooran Rezayi, 15, was killed by Lon...
Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

'More work to do' to ensure agents of India are not threatening Canadians: minister
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Thursday there's "a lot more work to do" to ensure agents of the Indian government are not coercing or intimidating people in Canada. Anandasan...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Conservative leader pitches vision for Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to give a speech in Toronto today laying out his views on Canada's relationship with the United States. Poilievre has been broadly criticized for f...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

'Go Habs Go!' to return to Montreal buses after language controversy
MONTREAL - Montreal's transit agency says the "Go Habs Go!" slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression. The st...
Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder in high-profile Lindsay, Ont., case sees charges withdrawn
Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention. Kawartha Lakes police reported a...
Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026
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