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Jacob Hoggard trial exposes misconceptions about consent, say experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard turned on one central issue: consent.

Jun 6, 2022 1:00 AM Read more >

Hoggard found guilty of sex assault against woman, acquitted on two other charges

TORONTO — Jacob Hoggard will likely face more than two years in prison, an Ontario judge said Sunday after the Hedley frontman was found guilty of raping an Ottawa woman but not guilty of groping and raping a teenage fan.

Jun 5, 2022 7:47 PM Read more >

Trudeau joins London march marking anniversary of deadly attack on Muslim family

LONDON, Ont. — Relatives, community members and dignitaries called for an end to racism and Islamophobia on Sunday during an emotional tribute marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont.

Jun 5, 2022 4:40 PM Read more >

Gas prices continue to surge higher in Canada, with more increases expected next week

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week. National average gas prices rose to about $2.

Jun 5, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Canada celebrates final days of Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities

Canadians across the country organized parties, donned traditional British garb and planted trees over the weekend as they joined the world in celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee marking her 70 years on the throne.

Jun 5, 2022 2:35 PM Read more >

Quebec legal aid lawyers set to resume strike over equal pay with Crown attorneys

MONTREAL — Hundreds of legal aid lawyers in Quebec are set to launch a two-day strike across the province on Monday after the provincial treasury board refused to maintain salary parity with Crown attorneys.

Jun 5, 2022 1:29 PM Read more >

Quebec Premier confirms another sovereigntist candidate for fall election

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has named another sovereigntist who will carry his party’s banner in the fall election. Legault confirmed today the nomination of Caroline St-Hilaire, former Bloc Québécois MP and mayor of Longueuil, Que.

Jun 5, 2022 9:34 AM Read more >

Use of French at home is only one indicator of language health: Quebec demographers

MONTREAL — Language and immigration politics were back at the forefront in Quebec’s national assembly last week, as Premier François Legault drew criticism for sounding the alarm over a decline in the number of people who speak French at home.

Jun 5, 2022 4:00 AM Read more >

Mass shooting inquiry: RCMP facing scrutiny for delayed release of public warnings

HALIFAX — The inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting will examine this week one of the most contentious aspects of the RCMP's handling of the tragedy: public communications.