Unpublished Newswire
A former masseur in Victoria who was found guilty of sexually assaulting several women during therapeutic massages has convinced the Court of Appeal for British Columbia to order funding for his “complex” appeal against his conviction and two-year jail sentence, which is long enough to force his deportation to India at the end.
Ajesh Jacob, who was in his mid-30s at the time of the crimes, is currently in jail and does not have a lawyer.
In a recent ruling...
December 8, 2025 - 16:39 | Joseph Brean | National Post
The Ford government has forwarded a forensic audit of Keel Digital Solutions to police after a probe of payments alleged "irregularities." The OPP is investigating.
December 8, 2025 - 16:38 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Trump made the comment during a roundtable event at the White House where he announced a US$12-billion tariff relief fund for American farmers.
December 8, 2025 - 16:38 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
One of Halifax's three remaining designated tent encampments closed on the weekend, but about 10 tents are still standing as of Monday.
December 8, 2025 - 16:31 | Rebecca Lau | Global News - Canada
The Ontario Province Police has launched an investigation into a company that received more than $40-million from the provincial government, including from a controversial skills training fund.The force confirmed Monday that its anti-rackets branch has launched an investigation into the company, an online counselling platform called Get A-Head, also known as Keel Digital Solutions.“The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch has completed its review and will be proceeding with an investigation. At this time, we cannot release any details or speculate on how long the investigation will take,” OPP...
December 8, 2025 - 16:09 | Laura Stone | The Globe and Mail
OTTAWA — After a week of controversy, Justice Minister Sean Fraser broke his silence Monday about his government’s floundering deal with the Bloc Québécois to remove the religious exemption for certain hate speech in exchange for passing bill C-9.
On Monday afternoon, the Bloc Québécois fired a barrage at the minister during question period, accusing Fraser of reneging on the deal he had brought to the Bloc in order to pass the bill targeting hate and terror symbols.
In response, Fraser did not deny he had made a deal with the Bloc as he argued that the minority Liberals would need...
December 8, 2025 - 16:06 | Christopher Nardi | National Post
