Nova Scotia SPCA encourages supporters to turn out as puppy mill owner appeals seizure of 35 dogs
The SPCA seized 29 dogs and six puppies from the puppy mill on Dec. 10. Continue reading
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Robert Major released from prison pending appeal of criminal negligence conviction
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal said Robert Major should be released on conditions while waiting for his appeal to be heard. Continue reading
Appeal of Calgary triple murderer Douglas Garland dismissed by Alberta court
Alberta’s top court is to release its decision Friday on the appeal filed by a man found guilty of killing a Calgary couple and their grandson. Continue reading
Ontario Appeal Court overturns sex assault acquittal, says judge relied on rape myths
In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal for Ontario ordered a new trial for Richard Lacombe in connection with the April 2015 incidents. Continue reading
‘Old school’ B.C. trainer who punched dog in face has his 4 pets seized
Warning: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. Continue reading
Winnipeg man who left mother on floor to die has sentence increased by Manitoba Court of Appeal
Ronald Siwicki’s original 90-day jail sentence has been replaced by a 21-month sentence after the Manitoba Court of Appeal ruled that the first sentence wasn’t proportionate to the gravity of the crime. Continue reading
B.C. mom convicted of smothering daughter to death appealing verdict, sentence
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lisa Batstone was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years for killing her daughter Teagan on Dec. 10, 2014. Continue reading
Glen Assoun to receive initial compensation payment for wrongful murder conviction
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Mark Furey said Thursday the agreement for an undisclosed amount of financial help for Glen Assoun has been finalized and the cheque will be available within days. Continue reading
B.C. man successfully appeals prison sentence for selling $20 of fentanyl-laced heroin
The B.C. Court of Appeal said the original sentencing erred in not taking the accused’s rehabilitation attempts into consideration. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada rejects Sask.’s request to delay carbon tax appeal
The Saskatchewan government says the Supreme Court recently issued an order stating the appeal hearing over the carbon tax remain tentatively set for Jan. 14. Continue reading