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Summary Jerica Trowbridge, a 30-year-old woman from Sarnia, was sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to theft and assault causing bodily harm for biting a loss-prevention officer during a shoplifting incident at a No Frills store. The court heard that Trowbridge had a history of thefts, including multiple liquor thefts from a local LCBO, driven by an opioid addiction. Following her release, she will be banned from all LCBO stores in Sarnia...

Canada Post is facing an "existential crisis" and needs to phase out its daily door-to-door letter-mail delivery service to address its financial losses, according to a report by the Industrial Inquiry Commission. The report highlights the necessity for changes like hiring part-time employees for weekend parcel delivery and lifting moratoriums on rural post office closures to enhance efficiency. Following a recent national strike, which caused long-standing customers to leave, Canada Post’s situation has worsened, emphasizing...

A notable nickel, a giant goose, and a perfectly proportional paddle are among the magical man-made monuments across Canada. This piece highlights the dreamers who created these landmarks, the travelers who visit them, and the role of a Guinness World Records expert who ensures these structures meet official measurements. Featured examples include the iconic goose in Wawa, Ont., the Big Fiddle in Sydney, N.S., and the giant Ukrainian Easter egg in Vegreville, Alta. Full Article

Frustration with the federal government's treatment has sparked renewed separatist sentiment in Alberta, particularly after the Conservatives' election loss. Recent rallies highlight this discontent, echoing past movements driven by disillusionment with policies like the National Energy Program in the 1980s and more recently, Liberal legislation affecting the energy sector. While Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has made it easier to hold a referendum on separation, the separatist movement has historically struggled to gain significant electoral...

An Ontario ironworker was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting his wife in 2020, after a trial found him guilty of ignoring her objections to a threesome while she was highly intoxicated. Justice Joseph De Filippis noted the man's high moral blameworthiness, stating that previous discussions about a threesome did not imply consent, especially given the victim's distress upon awakening to the assault. The woman reported the incident three years after their...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, having lost his Ottawa-area Carleton seat in the recent federal election, plans to stay at Stornoway with his family while he seeks to regain a seat in the House of Commons. He will run in a byelection for the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, after MP Damien Kurek agreed to step aside; however, Kurek cannot resign until the election contestation period ends. Poilievre has vacated his parliamentary offices and is no...