Creditors of three tobacco giants have approved a $32.5-billion global settlement with provinces, territories, and smokers in Canada, marking a significant milestone in a lengthy legal saga. The proposal includes payments to provinces, territories, Quebec smokers, and a foundation to assist those affected by tobacco-related diseases. The plan, which still requires court approval, aims to hold tobacco companies accountable and includes provisions for smoking-reduction measures and public awareness efforts to prevent tobacco-related diseases.
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Travis Vader: Family responds to parole hearing
Bret McCann, whose grandparents were killed in the 2010s, expressed relief after the parole board denied Travis Vader day parole due to his poor community supervision history and risk to the public. Vader was convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, who went missing in 2010, with their bodies never found. McCann supports "No body, no parole" laws and hopes for the passage of "McCann's law" to prevent convicted killers from...
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