Fair Change challenges panhandling law in Ontario court
Ontario Superior Court hears a 2017 challenge by Fair Change against the Safe Streets Act 2000, arguing the law’s aggressive solicitation ban and captive audience provisions infringe Charter rights. It notes police tickets totaling over 4 million while only a fraction was collected and highlights the case of Donnie Dunbar facing thousands in fines.
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Missing Toronto wallet found after 40 years
Vanessa Austin in Fergus says a Detroit stranger returned her mother's wallet after being found at Toronto Eaton Centre four decades ago. Contents include immigration documents, photos, a bank card and a Loblaws coupon valid to 1984. Andrew Medley located Austin and delivered the wallet to her Guelph office.
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Court ruling expands protection for at risk migratory birds in Canada
Environmental groups hailed a Federal Court decision finding Minister Guilbeault narrowly interpreted protections for at risk migratory birds. The ruling requires broader critical habitat protection beyond nests, citing species such as the marbled murrelet and threats from logging and climate change.
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