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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

The class action includes everyone in Quebec who was diagnosed with opioid use disorder after being prescribed opioid medications.

By Jason Contant | April 16, 2024

1 min read

Why an auto insured didn’t have to help with his insurer’s defence

An Ontario court has set aside a judgement of almost $155K that an auto insurer obtained when its insured didn't help to mount a defence.

By David Gambrill | April 15, 2024

4 min read

Coroner’s inquest opens into Quebec firefighter flood deaths in May 2023 

A coroner's inquest is underway into the deaths of two volunteer Quebec firefighters who perished during a flood rescue last May.

By Jason Contant | April 15, 2024

1 min read

Before likely ‘ferocious’ wildfire season, fire chiefs worry about drop in volunteers

Fire chiefs in Canada say they are worried about the dwindling number of volunteers available to combat the rising wildfire threat.

By Jason Contant | April 12, 2024

5 min read