The BC Court of Appeal has struck down a section of the province’s child protection legislation that allows social workers to access a parent’s medical records without their consent, a search warrant or a court order. A three-judge panel said a section of BC’s Child, Family and Community Service Act was unconstitutional, finding the legislation […]
Continue ReadingDavida Brook, left, Justin Nelson, center, and Stephen Shackelford, right, attorneys for Dominion Voting Systems, exit the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington, Del., on April 18.Julio Cortez/The Associated Press Dominion Voting Systems’ large settlement in its high-profile defamation lawsuit against Fox News is an important win – for Dominion and for democracy. And for […]
Continue ReadingKeira’s Law has officially been passed by the Senate. Bill C-233, more commonly known as ‘Keira’s Law,’ is meant to expand the training of judges to accept on cases surrounding domestic violence, coercive control and the ability to consider risk factors when issuing decisions. Read more: Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers […]
Continue ReadingNo one has been fined in Ontario so far under a new law that can require patients to pay a daily $400 penalty if they refuse to move from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing, the province and its hospitals say. But families and advocates argue the threat posed by […]
Continue ReadingAt times an executor was appointed by a testator in their will and the executor was ill equipped or unwilling to act as executor. In these circumstances, it is necessary for an executor to formally renounce their role as executor. Quite often executors are confused if they can resign as an executor of a Will […]
Continue ReadingCorrection: Andrew Lester is 84 years old. An earlier version of this article contained incorrect information. An 84-year-old white man was charged with armed assault Monday days after shooting a Black teenager whose family members said went to the wrong house. Two days after 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot in Kansas City, Missouri, Kaylin Gillis, […]
Continue ReadingBreadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada ‘Never consider that as an option for us, because we’re not going to do that,’ Singh said he told Trudeau Published April 18, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference at the University of Saskatchewan. […]
Continue ReadingAccidents are unpredictable. One moment you’re going about your day, and the next, you’re dealing with pain, insurance calls, and overwhelming paperwork. In times like these, one question comes up often: Should I hire a personal injury lawyer or try to settle this myself? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense. When […]
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