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Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution

Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution

When his trial began in February, Frank Stronach faced 12 counts related to seven female complainants whose allegations included sexual assault and the historical charges of rape and attempted rape. Now, with all the evidence heard and closing submissions set for the end of the month, those charges have been whittled down to seven — related to four of the initial seven complainants.

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She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way
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December 5, 2024

She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way

When Ally Louks posted last week that she was “PhDone”…

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The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out
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December 5, 2024

The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out

Warning: This story contains graphic details of violence and mentions…

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Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back
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December 5, 2024

Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise
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December 5, 2024

Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency hit another high as the…

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Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance
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December 5, 2024

Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance

Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday, bringing…

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B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth
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December 5, 2024

B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth

A Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from offering her services…

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Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling
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December 5, 2024

Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling

Canada’s new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo,…

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South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push
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December 5, 2024

South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push

South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote…

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Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life
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December 5, 2024

Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life

Six months after a devastating fire tore through the historic…

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