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Defense requests a mistrial in Jam Master Jay murder case; judge says no but rips prosecutors
NEW YORK (AP) – Defense lawyers sought a mistrial Thursday in the case against two men charged with the murder of Jam Master Jay, saying prosecutors improperly guided a witness to testify that one defendant confessed to her decades ago that he killed the Run-DMC star and told her “people get what they deserve.” U.S. ... Read More »
Rugby Canada and players association settle on three-year labour agreement
Rugby Canada and the Canadian Rugby Players Association have agreed on a three-year collective agreement. While details of the deal were not released, veteran back Ben LeSage called it “an important step in the right direction, giving players a voice at the table to work more closely with Rugby Canada.” “We’re excited to continue working ... Read More »
Star receiver Schoen said no offer was good enough to entice him away from Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Dalton Schoen is confident he didn’t make a mistake by re-signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team’s top receiver inked a one-year deal on Tuesday after drawing interest from some CFL clubs that could have thrown more cash his way. “I’m 100 per cent confident that it was the right decision for ... Read More »
Jury awards climate scientist Michael Mann $1 million in defamation lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) – A jury on Thursday awarded $1 million to climate scientist Michael Mann who sued a pair of conservative writers 12 years ago after they compared his depictions of global warming to a convicted child molester. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, rose to fame for a graph ... Read More »
Haydn Edmundson’s defence challenges witness’s ability to corroborate accuser’s story
OTTAWA – The sexual assault trial of former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson took a dramatic turn Thursday after the testimony of a key Crown witness fell apart under withering cross-examination. The witness corroborated key parts of the complainant’s story on the stand, but by the time defence lawyer Brian Greenspan was through, the Crown had abruptly ... Read More »
Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa’s response
OTTAWA – The family of three Canadian men says they were taken from their home in the Gaza Strip during an overnight raid by Israeli forces, as Ottawa confirms it is aware of reports that a citizen has gone missing. Yasmeen Elagha told The Canadian Press from Chicago that her uncle and two American-born cousins ... Read More »
Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation suit over comparison to molester, jury decides
WASHINGTON (AP) – A jury on Thursday in Washington D.C. said climate scientist Michael Mann was defamed 12 years ago when a pair of conservative writers compared his depictions of global warming to a convicted child molester. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, rose to fame for a graph first ... Read More »
Indigo Books & Music earns $10 million in third quarter, revenues dip
TORONTO – Indigo Books & Music Inc. says it earned $10 million in the latest quarter, down from $34.3 million a year earlier. The retailer says revenues for its third quarter ended Dec. 30 were $370.6 million, down from $422.7 million during the same quarter in 2022. Earnings per diluted share were 35 cents, down ... Read More »
Canadian Eddie Brahimir looks to leave mark on Power Slap card in Las Vegas
With all eyes on the Super Bowl in Las Vegas this weekend, Canadian Eddie (Spaghetti) Brahimir is ready to make his own mark in Sin City. Preferably on the face of American middleweight Branden (The Butcher) Bordeaux. Brahimir and Bordeaux are set to face off Friday on the “Power Slap 6: KO Chris vs Muniz” ... Read More »
Power Slap, dubbed the ultimate test of toughness by UFC president Dana White
A look at the world of Power Slap: – Power Slaps bills itself as the “world’s premier slap-fighting organization.” It is sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and California State Athletic Commission. The competition was launched in November 2022 by UFC presidentDana White, former UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and veteran reality TV producer Craig ... Read More »
Push to change national bar association’s position on assisted dying expansion fails
OTTAWA – The Canadian Bar Association has voted to maintain its support for expanding assisted dying eligibility to people whose sole condition is a mental illness. Lawyers belonging to the national advocacy group met virtually today to debate a series of resolutions, including one that sought the withdrawal of that position. A committee of senators ... Read More »
