E.M., the complainant in the ongoing sexual assault trial involving five former world junior hockey players in London, Ontario, has spent nine days testifying. During cross-examination, she claimed that the trauma from the incident in June 2018 has impacted her memory of that night. Researchers are investigating the effects of trauma on the brain and memory, particularly its implications within the legal system.
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Michele Bear is fasting and staying at the Regina landfill, convinced it contains the remains of her daughter, Richele Bear, who was murdered in 2013. Clayton Bo Eichler, the convicted killer, pled guilty in 2016, but Richele's body has never been found, prompting Michele to insist on a search for her daughter's remains. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Liberal government's proposed border bill aims to grant police and the spy agency the authority to obtain information from various service providers, such as medical professionals, banks, and car rental companies, without needing a warrant. This initiative, outlined by government officials, raises concerns about privacy and surveillance practices in Canada. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto made a U-turn after five hours in the air due to a missed maintenance requirement discovered mid-flight, leading to the aircraft returning to Schiphol. Passengers, delayed over three hours, are entitled to 600 euros in compensation as per European laws, and KLM expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Alberta government's 2023 provincial pension plan engagement survey, released after 21 months, revealed that 63% of respondents opposed transitioning from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to an Alberta Pension Plan (APP), with only 10% in favor. The government emphasized that any change would require approval from Albertans via a referendum, amidst ongoing public engagement on the issue. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreClaire Bell Found Safe After Disappearance Three-year-old Claire Bell was found alive after a four-day search, having been reportedly abandoned by her mother, Rachel-Ella Todd, who faces child abandonment charges. Claire told rescuers she was waiting for her mother, leading to questions about her survival while police shift their investigation into potential prosecutions in both Quebec and Ontario. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTwo Alberta-based companies are appealing a decision by the Ontario Labour Ministry, which ruled they unlawfully charged workers fees for jobs at a Canadian Tire in Etobicoke. Affected workers emphasize that the ruling highlights the need to protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation. Need More Context? 🔎
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