Nova Scotia considering ruling on duty to consult Mi’kmaq in mill case:premier
Premier Stephen McNeil told reporters today his government is examining the ruling by Justice Timothy Gabriel and would “have more to say” on the matter. Continue reading
Court Ruling
Court rules that Nova Scotia must consult Mi’kmaq on financing of Northern Pulp effluent plant
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision says the province must consult with a Mi’kmaq community about how public money is provided to the Northern Pulp mill Continue reading
Court rules in favour of Suncor on random drug testing; union to keep fighting
Energy giant Suncor Energy has won another victory in a years-long legal battle over random drug and alcohol testing at its northeastern Alberta oilsands sites. Continue reading
Taiwan court rules in favour of same-sex marriage, first in Asia
In two years, Taiwan may become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Continue reading
New Brunswick to appeal ruling that tossed limits on booze imports
A court ruling in April effectively threw out limits on cross-border alcohol imports. Continue reading
Woman ordered to pay $282,000 after futile 20-year battle over property
A woman who spent 20 years wrongly insisting she owned a piece of her neighbour’s property will have to pay his estate $282,000 in legal costs. Continue reading
No insurance for Okanagan store owners who probably torched their own business
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
The fire was started on the second floor using an accelerant but there were no signs of forced entry into the building. Continue reading