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Kinngait walks away with Nunavutâs most active community title
Kinngait walked away from a Nunavut-wide competition as this yearâs Most Active Community. The hamlet won the 2026 ParticipAction Community Challenge, earning $10,000 for local recreation and physical activity initiatives.
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Build Canada Homes deal to invest $480M in 560-plus NWT homes
The NWT plans to build 564 housing units by 2030 through a new federal partnership. Meanwhile, $75M will improve health infrastructure in small communities. The post Build Canada Homes deal to invest $480M in 560-plus NWT homes first appeared on Cabin Radio.
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Player gets hit in the eye with a baseball but sports injury waiver claim fails
Ontario court dismissed claim on volenti, ruling that even a defective sports injury waiver can support a voluntary assumption of risk defence A slo-pitch player struck in the eye by a baseball had one clear argument: the sports injury waiver he signed did not cover league games. It failed. His personal injury claim still struck out. As decided by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the claim was dismissed on two separate grounds: no breach of occupiersâ liability and voluntary assumption of...
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Consent and Capacity Board Ontario: what it is and why it matters
See how Ontarioâs Consent and Capacity Board finding affects instructions, the substitute decision-maker, and causation Not every plaintiff who walks into a personal injury lawyerâs office walk out with the same legal standing they came in with. For some clients, a serious injury does not just change their life. It can also put their legal capacity in question. The Consent and Capacity Board of Ontario is the provinceâs tribunal that steps in when that happens, and knowing what it does can cha...
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BC Court of Appeal clarifies misconduct bar in jury discharge ruling
Ruling finds defence counsel's prejudicial closing submissions amount to misconduct under BC civil rules The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned a mistrial declaration in a personal injury case, ruling that a trial judge erred by applying an additional wrongdoing test before deciding which party could control whether the trial continued without a jury. In Yaqub v. Meadow Ridge Taxi Ltd., 2026 BCCA 305, decided July 21, 2026, the court allowed the appeal of plaintiff Sajad Rajabian...
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Vexatious litigant orders: what courts require and its effects
Learn more about what it takes to get a vexatious litigant order and what this designation means for personal injury claims A vexatious litigant is not simply someone who loses and tries again. Under the law, theyâre those who file proceedings without a legitimate basis, often to wear down the opposing party instead of pursuing a genuine right. Across Canada, courts have the authority to formally designate such a person and restrict their access to the courts entirely. There are legal standard...
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Contributory negligence: the fault lines in personal injury law
Hereâs how contributory negligence affects fault apportionment and the final damages award in personal injury cases across Canada When an accident happens, the fault lines are not always where you expect. In Canadian personal injury law, contributory negligence recognises that an injured person can share some of the blame for their own injuries, and when that happens, their compensation is reduced accordingly. For personal injury lawyers, knowing how courts draw those lines can help every damag...
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Slip and fall: the inspection gap that trips up defendants
Check out what the paper trail in a slip and fall case reveals about the premises liability standards, based on personal injury cases In slip and fall litigation, the floor is rarely where the case is decided; the real battleground is the paper trail, or the lack of one. Since the 1991 Supreme Court of Canadaâs ruling in Waldick v. Malcolm, [1991] 2 SCR 456, occupiers have had an affirmative duty to make their premises reasonably safe, and that duty reaches beyond mopping up a spill. Rather, on...
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Institutional neutrality: the case against
Jennifer S. Simpson argues that universities must eschew neutrality to advance democracy, ethics and the public good. The post Institutional neutrality: the case against appeared first on University Affairs.
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Toronto man facing 68 online child exploitation charges with alleged victims in multiple countries
A 57-year-old Toronto man is facing numerous charges in connection with a child luring and online child exploitation investigation. The Toronto Policeâs Internet Child Exploitation Unit started an investigation in March after reports of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) being uploaded to a social media platform. A warrant was executed on April 16 [âŠ]
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B.C. Premier Eby to address local politicians amid snap election speculation
B.C. Premier David Eby, shown in Burnaby earlier this month, spoke at the Union of BC Municipalities conference on Friday as speculation swirled that he would call a snap provincial election.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press B.C. Premier David Eby on Friday refused to say whether he plans to trigger a...
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Is there a design for Torontoâs parks?
Since Christie Pits became a park in the early 20th century, then named Willowvale Park, it has seen a subway go through its south side, and a pool and rink be added to its west.Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail Christie Pits is a melting pot of urban humanity. On an August Saturday there, hundreds of...
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Morning Update: Selling a new alliance
Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to sell the idea of an alliance with the EU. More on that below, along with new documents from the Project South investigation and worrying AI agent mishaps. Prime Minister Mark Carney looks towards European Commission President Ursula von der Leye...
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Carmichael: The Canada Investment Summit did what it needed to do
100% Human-crafted journalism, trusted by leaders Perception matters, even among the Masters of the Universeâso Canada had to put on a show Iâve been talking to TMX Group chief executive John McKenzie on and off for a few years now. Those interviews werenât always a source of uplift. âTwo,â McKenz...
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Few signs an election is underway in Quebec's Far North
Residents chat on the terrace of Family House in Puvirnituq, Nunavik, on Sept. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Katrine Desautels PUVIRNITUQ - North of the 55th parallel, there are few indications that a five-party race is underway to elect Quebecâs next government. In several Nunavik villages, not a si...
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Can we shut down AI?
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism The debate over potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence has resurged in recent weeks, with researchers once again warning the technology could end humanity, and leaders of AI companies suggesting development needed to be slowed. One of the co...
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Trade war a âproblematic recipeâ for Canadaâs nonprofit sector
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism As the prime minister seeks investment to counter the U.S. trade war, Canadian nonprofits and charities hope heâll also invest in their sector to address the conflictâs human costs. That is the message delivered by Bruce MacDonald, CEO of Imagine Canada...
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Eby pauses B.C.'s sales tax expansion, unveils $90M in business aid for trade war
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks outside the new Stride Avenue Community School built to replace the former school that opened on the site in 1929, in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province is pausing a...
successDollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea's latest affordability pitch
From second-hand Billy bookcases to cheaper meals, Ikea is leaning into its low-cost roots as cash-strapped Canadians look for more affordable ways to furnish their homes and feed their families.
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What would a Canada-EU energy alliance look like?
Prime Minister Mark Carney participates in a joint news conference with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, not shown, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. CALGARY - Canada has the potential to bolster Europeâs energy security through a ne...
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Hamed Shafia, convicted of murdering sisters and woman, granted absence from prison
Hamed Mohammed Shafia is escorted by police officers into the Frontenac County courthouse in Kingston, Ont., on Jan. 18, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick In the time leading up to the murder of his sisters and stepmother, Hamed Shafia quashed his remorse by telling himself he had no choice...
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Plus de 160 000 immigrants pourront voter pour la premiÚre fois au Québec
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Un homme que la police lie à la mafia détient les guichets du casino de WÎlinak
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LâarmĂ©e canadienne veut sâinspirer dâun marchĂ© de drones ukrainiens controversĂ©
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La fine ligne de Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Nous et un nombre restreint de nos partenaires publicitaires utilisons des tĂ©moins pour recueillir certaines de vos donnĂ©es et les utilisons afin dâamĂ©liorer votre expĂ©rience et de vous prĂ©senter des contenus et des publicitĂ©s personnalisĂ©s. Si vous nâĂȘtes...
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Tout ce quâil faut savoir sur les Championnats du monde de cyclisme Ă MontrĂ©al
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Nous et un nombre restreint de nos partenaires publicitaires utilisons des tĂ©moins pour recueillir certaines de vos donnĂ©es et les utilisons afin dâamĂ©liorer votre expĂ©rience et de vous prĂ©senter des contenus et des publicitĂ©s personnalisĂ©s. Si vous nâĂȘtes...
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JournĂ©e de lâalbum quĂ©bĂ©cois : « Consommer local, câest aussi Ă©couter local »
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Nous et un nombre restreint de nos partenaires publicitaires utilisons des tĂ©moins pour recueillir certaines de vos donnĂ©es et les utilisons afin dâamĂ©liorer votre expĂ©rience et de vous prĂ©senter des contenus et des publicitĂ©s personnalisĂ©s. Si vous nâĂȘtes...
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Prime Minister Carney rallies Liberal MPs ahead of Parliament's return
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the countryâs sovereignty, though he acknowledge...
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The problems with Mark Carneyâs Canada-Euro plans
Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg, France, Sept. 16, 2026. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press. It is generally accepted that Mark Carney rode an unexpected wave of Canadian nationalism into office, and in many ways his government is still ri...
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âCall them outâ: Renowned Holocaust expert on why itâs crucial to confront growing antisemitism in CanadaÂ
Pro-Israel demonstrators on McGill Universityâs campus, in Montreal, May 2, 2024. Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press. This week, Toronto hosted âA Canaryâs Song: Antisemitism in Our Free and Democratic Society,â a conference that assembled experts in history, politics, human rights, and law enfor...
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Shooter-for-hire attacks linked to Toronto police constableâs licence plate searches, Project South documents allege
Multiple shooter-for-hire attacks in the Greater Toronto Area last year allegedly trace back to Toronto Police Constable Timothy Barnhardt, who investigators say repeatedly used police databases to leak information to suspected organized crime figures, according to warrant applications that led to t...
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Fordâs praise of Chow was not an endorsement, his office says
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Premier Doug Ford speak after an announcement in Toronto, June 4. On Wednesday, Mr. Ford praised his working relationship with Ms. ChowArlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press Ontario Premier Doug Fordâs office says he did not endorse Olivia Chow for Toronto mayor, a...
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Buffalo Bills lean into their Canadian audience with Barenaked Ladiesâ performance of O Canada
Barenaked Ladies perform the Canadian national anthem before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sept. 17.Jeffrey T. Barnes/The Associated Press The Scarborough-born Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies took to the field at the newly constructed Hi...
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âFather of Nunavutâ challenges territoryâs refusal to pay for his housing, home care in Iqaluit
John Amagoalik, a 78-year-old Inuit leader often referred to as the Father of Nunavut, returns home to Iqaluit in June after 16 months spent living at a long-term care home in Ottawa.Roger Belanger/The Globe and Mail John Amagoalik, often called the Father of Nunavut, has filed an application for j...
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Former director of B.C. Conservatives hired private investigator, lawyer alleges
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay prepares to deliver an address to the Union of BC Municipalities meeting in Vancouver on Thursday.Rich Lam/The Canadian Press BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is vowing to lead her fractured party into a potential snap election amid mounting sp...
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