Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees for their work in the landmark case that has spanned decades. Read More … [Read more...] about Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case
Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued
More than 80,000 customers in B.C.’s Lower Mainland are without power Saturday morning as high winds batter the province. Read More … [Read more...] about Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued
‘Murder will solve everything’: The imagined thoughts of Luigi Mangione
This week saw the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of carrying out the targeted murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Mangione had been at large for several days until he was spotted at a Pennsylvania McDonalds. In addition to finding a “ghost gun” on his person, police also seized a manifesto allegedly justifying Thompson’s murder as a political … [Read more...] about ‘Murder will solve everything’: The imagined thoughts of Luigi Mangione
Trudeau got Taylor Swift tickets directly from Eras concert promoter, PMO says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office confirmed he acquired tickets to see Taylor Swift in Toronto directly from the company managing her Eras Tour, but is keeping quiet about the exact price he paid, saying only that he paid in full. Read More … [Read more...] about Trudeau got Taylor Swift tickets directly from Eras concert promoter, PMO says
Woman admits she made up rape accusations against Duke lacrosse players in 2006
RALEIGH, N.C. — The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her -- making national headlines that stirred tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes -- has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. Read More … [Read more...] about Woman admits she made up rape accusations against Duke lacrosse players in 2006