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Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has highlighted the need for clarity on how to navigate legal changes meant to protect the privacy of complainants, some legal observers say.
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Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

MONTREAL — A Quebec Court of Appeal judge is allowing ex-construction boss Tony Accurso to remain free on bail while he appeals his fraud conviction to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

A 17-year-old from Ontario has been charged with allegedly making online threats toward an LGBTQ event in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Online streaming bill will generate $1B a year for Canadian creative sector: minister

Online streaming bill will generate $1B a year for Canadian creative sector: minister

OTTAWA — The online streaming bill will generate at least $1 billion a year for Canada's creative sector, including Indigenous programs, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told a committee of MPs on Monday.
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B.C. launches heat alert and response system to help people, communities stay safe

B.C. launches heat alert and response system to help people, communities stay safe

VICTORIA — A two-stage heat response system will be introduced in British Columbia to help people and communities stay safe as temperatures rise and the threat of a deadly heat-related emergency increases. The B.C.
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B.C. man turns himself in after allegedly hitting 4 people on residential school walk

B.C. man turns himself in after allegedly hitting 4 people on residential school walk

MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Mounties say the driver of a truck has turned himself in after allegedly hitting four people who were marching in Mission, B.C., to draw attention to residential schools over the weekend.
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Crown prosecutor alleges 'persistent campaign' of online harassment against B.C. teen

Crown prosecutor alleges 'persistent campaign' of online harassment against B.C. teen

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Amanda Todd's mother says her heart skipped a beat when she clicked on a link to an adult pornography website that displayed her teenage daughter's image a few days before Christmas in 2010.
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Ensure economic development serves all, Trudeau says amid Chile's mining reforms

Ensure economic development serves all, Trudeau says amid Chile's mining reforms

OTTAWA — The world is changing and all governments must fight the climate crisis and ensure economic development benefits everyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Canada's prime minister said Monday as Chile pushes ahead with reforms to its mining sec
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Judge imposes stricter bail conditions on Jacob Hoggard in light of verdict

Judge imposes stricter bail conditions on Jacob Hoggard in light of verdict

TORONTO — An Ontario judge imposed stricter bail conditions on Jacob Hoggard on Monday, a day after the Hedley frontman was found guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm against an Ottawa woman but not guilty of the same offence against a teenag
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