Judge rules not to release report on alleged animal cruelty at N.B. zoo
The allegations surfaced in January when a complaint on social media claimed a “number” of guinea pigs died at the hands of a zookeeper in Saint John. Continue reading
Court of Queen’s Bench
St. Albert pediatrician charged with sexual assault allowed to practise with chaperone present
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta Justice K.M. Eidsvik stayed the college’s decision to suspend Kumar’s practice permit. Continue reading
One of Red Deer RCMP officer’s sexual assault trials wraps up
A central Alberta Mountie is to find out in September whether he is guilty of sexual assault with a weapon and breach of trust. Continue reading
Red Deer Mountie testifies he never asked woman suspect to show her breasts
Const. Jason Andrew Tress, 32, is facing charges of sexual assault and breach of trust in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Continue reading
Preliminary inquiry set for Lethbridge man charged with impaired driving causing death
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
A forensic assessment has now been conducted and Douglas Bagnall has been found fit to stand trial. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP officer found not guilty of dangerous driving causing pedestrian’s death
A Mountie has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death of a man near Fort McMurray, Alta. Continue reading
Family of Tim Hague, who died after boxing match in Edmonton, suing city
Nearly two years after Tim Hague died in hospital, just days after a boxing match at what is now the Edmonton Convention Centre, his family has filed a lawsuit against the City of Edmonton claiming gross negligence. Continue reading
‘Epitome of senseless violence’: Leya Paul gets 9-year adult sentence
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A Saskatoon judge lifted the publication ban on Leya Paul’s identity and sentenced her to nine years in prison for killing Patrick Dong. Continue reading
Edmonton man appeals extradition to U.S. to face terrorism charges
Abdullahi Ahmed Abdullahi, who is 34, has been charged in the U.S. with conspiring to provide and providing material support to terrorists engaged in violent activities in Syria. Continue reading
Court rules relaxed bilingual requirements for N.B. paramedics would violate charter, language rights
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The arguments surrounded Ambulance New Brunswick’s legal obligations to provide bilingual service while respecting the seniority rights of its employees. Continue reading