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The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer repeatedly raised concerns over the prosecution’s changing theory of what happened that night and at one point indicated she did not see how a jury could reach a guilty verdict on murder based on evidence …
Read More »Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students – Winnipeg
A disgraced former high school football coach apologized during a sentencing hearing for the “grief and shame” he caused to the nine students he sexually assaulted. However, the Crown prosecutor is arguing that Kelsey McKay conducted an unrelenting, decade-long campaign of grooming and assaults on teenage boys and a fit …
Read More »Crown, defence to address jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop – Toronto
Prosecutors and defence lawyers are expected to make their opening statements today in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer. Umar Zameer has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Const. Jeffrey Northrup. Northrup, 55, died on July 2, 2021, after …
Read More »Pension funds are Canada’s ‘crown jewels.’ Should they invest more at home? – National
Signals that Ottawa wants more domestic investment from Canadian public pension funds are being amplified by some members of the business community who argue there’s more these large pools of capital can do to boost Canada’s economy. But the pension plans themselves are pushing back against suggestions that anyone in …
Read More »‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Crown expected to lay out conspiracy argument
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 30, 2023 7:39 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Crown is expected to lay out its case for why evidence against one “Freedom Convoy” organizer should apply to the other in the criminal trial of two of the protest’s …
Read More »Crown set to continue closing arguments at London, Ont. attack trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2023 6:09 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Crown is set to continue its closing arguments today at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont. In addressing jurors …
Read More »Jury to hear from witnesses as Crown argues case against London attack suspect
WINDSOR, Ont. _ The jury in the trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family in Ontario is set to hear from more witnesses today. Federal prosecutors are arguing that Nathaniel Veltman was motivated by white nationalist beliefs, branding the …
Read More »Manitoba premier blames politics, union for Crown corporation strike – Winnipeg
Workers at Manitoba’s auto insurance Crown corporation went on strike Monday, as Premier Heather Stefanson criticized union leaders for rejecting a wage offer. About 1,700 workers at Manitoba Public Insurance walked off the job after negotiations on a new collective agreement stalled. Picket lines were set up at MPI offices across the province …
Read More »Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s Crown-owned vehicle insurance corporation offered more details Tuesday on recent turmoil that has seen the departure of senior executives and a big jump in the cost of technology upgrades. Ward Keith, who took over as board chair of Manitoba Public Insurance this spring after his predecessor’s resignation, explained last …
Read More »Manitoba Crown corporation head ousted after review, board chair says – Winnipeg
The chief executive officer of Manitoba’s auto insurance Crown corporation was let go on the long weekend after an internal review of his conduct, officials said Tuesday. Eric Herbelin’s dismissal from the top post at Manitoba Public Insurance is the latest in a string of moves following cost overruns and plans by the …
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