Judge declares mistrial in one Stronach sexual assault conviction
A judge has declared a mistrial in one sexual assault conviction of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach.
In July, Stronach was found guilty on two charges related to two women in a trial involving decades-old sexual assault allegations.
However, on Friday, his lawyer told CityNews the judge has declared a mistrial on the only count of sexual assault.
Lawyer Leora Shemesh says the mistrial on the sexual assault conviction was granted after she presented emails in court from the woman’s lawyer in a separate civil complaint that she alleged were inconsistent
Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when ‘appropriate’
EXCLUSIVE: Peel hospital offering drug infusions to stave off Alzheimer’s
This month, the William Osler Health System became the first community hospital in Canada to offer Alzheimer’s patients hope through infusions of lecanemab — a drug that slows down the progression of the debilitating disease.
“For the first time, we now have therapies that can slow down the progression of the disease,” explains Dr. Sudip Saha, division head and medical director for senior’s health at William Osler Health System.
“And by that, what I mean is that if you were to take the infusions as
Dollarama recalls garlic powder brand sold nationwide over contamination risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder, sold at Dollarama locations across Canada, after federal inspectors found the product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on July 15 , urging consumers and retailers not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
The recall is classified as a Class 2 food safety notification, meaning the product may pose a health risk if consumed. The recalled item includes
Fire-ravaged First Nations community accuses Ottawa of denying it federal aid
Ottawa commits $1.4 million to help community groups fight human trafficking
HALIFAX — The federal government is funding six organizations across the country in an effort to combat human trafficking and support survivors.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez was in Halifax on Friday to announce $1.4 million in funding.
Two community organizations in Nova Scotia will receive money, along with groups in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Windsor, Ont., and St. John’s, N.L.
One of the programs focuses on Indigenous women and girls, another is trying to prevent the exploitation of newcomers
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
NEW YORK (AP) — A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today” show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan.
The man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer responding to reports of a disorderly individual inside the building, police said Friday.
NBC News says in a statement that an individual approached Melvin after entering an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. Melvin notified security, who held
Government investigating CN’s actions after rail crew caught in wildfire
Earthquake strikes off the southwestern coast of Mexico
Ontario’s Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden announces retirement
Ontario’s Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden announced Friday that he is retiring from Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet and the provincial legislature, effective Aug. 4.
Lumsden, a former football player and manager in the Canadian Football League, has been the MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek since 2022.
“To the people of Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, thank you for the trust you placed in me. Representing you has been the honour of a lifetime,” he said in a post on X