Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 2:56 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a municipal bylaw which protected renters who have been evicted from their apartments due to renovations, but a lawyer is saying it could lead to a confusing patchwork of tenancy legislation across the province. ... [read more]
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 2:37 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 3:32 PM
Ontario is putting use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on hold due to the increasing incidence of rare but potentially life-threatening blood clots. That brings to three the number of provinces interrupting use of the jab, which is also known as Covishield and was developed jointly by Oxford University and British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. ... [read more]
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 2:32 PM
In its continuing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Nova Scotia’s provincial court is extending its provincewide suspension of in-person hearings until at least the end of May. According to a May 12 notice, the current suspension will now last until May 31, at which time it will be “re-evaluated as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province and public health restrictions change.” ... [read more]
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 11:35 AM
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is urging justice sector participants across the province to work together to reduce prison custody numbers as the third wave of COVID-19 rages, jeopardizing the lives of vulnerable inmates and correctional officers in congregate settings. ... [read more]
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 11:31 AM
Canada is heading to court to fight the state of Michigan’s attempts to close a major oil pipeline, saying a unilateral shutdown would be in violation of international law. ... [read more]
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