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Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into election – Winnipeg

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Manitoba politicians are working to pass many bills into law by Thursday — the last scheduled sitting before the summer break and the provincial election slated for Oct. 3. Aside from its recently passed budget legislation, the Progressive Conservative government is also set to give First Nations communities more power to enforce laws and collect unpaid fines. Other bills that have passed in recent days or are about to pass include one that would make it easier for victims of sue people who share intimate images without consent. Several bills from opposition parties are also set to be approved in…
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Building a house or renovating? We explain what Domestic Builders Insurance covers and how to protect yourself.

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Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) – What is it, when can I rely on it, how does it protect me as an owner and how do I know if my builder has obtained it? Building a new home is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful with the many terms and documents being provided to you that you may not have come across before. One of the most important documents you should receive from your builder is an insurance certificate which confirms that the builder has obtained a current policy for Domestic Building Insurance (DBI), also previously known as…
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Bill 96: Quebec public servants to rely on ‘good faith’ of people seeking service in any language but French

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With Quebec’s new law to protect the French language poised to come into effect June 1, the government has sent provincial agencies a list of criteria clients must meet in order to be served in a language other than French. CBC News has obtained the instructions the ministry responsible for the French language has given to those agencies and institutions on how to apply the law, known as Bill 96. The law’s wide scope limits the use of English in the courts and by civil servants, and imposes stricter language requirements on small businesses, municipalities and CEGEPs. Provincial civil servants…
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Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants?

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The manner of holding has implications for your estate planning. If you are buying a property it is important to have the right manner of holding (or property ownership). This decision has a clear impact on your estate planning and how your share of a property is distributed after you die. Blended families should carefully consider what manner of holding they have as this may cause issues with your estate. This infographic gives you a simple overview of the key differences between either joint tenants or tenants in common. If you are unclear as to what is the best option,…
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Gervonta Davis legal history: What to know about boxer’s sentencing, arrest & court date

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Following the biggest win of his career against against Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis’ future in boxing could be in limbo pending his May 5 court date. Davis recently appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident in November 2020. Davis pleaded guilty to four traffic offenses, though the judge rejected a plea agreement that would have ensured no jail time. Davis will be sentenced on May 5. He is facing 14 charges after being accused of fleeing the scene of an accident that involved multiple people, including a pregnant woman. Davis could face up to seven years…
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Fox News’ legal problems grow with Nina Jankowicz lawsuit

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A new defamation lawsuit against Fox News could compound the network’s legal troubles. Nina Jankowicz, the disinformation expert tapped by the Biden administration to run a since-scrapped agency within the Department of Homeland Security to combat disinformation, has filed a lawsuit against Fox over its coverage after she was announced as the pick to lead the agency. Media personalities on Fox and other conservative outlets, along with lawmakers and even some liberals, relentlessly attacked Jankowicz and the agency, conjuring a storm of negative press that helped lead to the Biden administration rather than the board before it officially began its…
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News stories from the Star you should know about on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Good morning. This is the Wednesday, May 3 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox. Here’s the latest on the “World’s Worst McDonald’s,” a legal poison linked to suicides, and a new rental law in a Vancouver suburb. DON’T MISS: How the “World’s Worst McDonald’s” became a symbol of downtown decay The 24-hour fast-food restaurant in the heart of downtown Ottawa has long been a popular stop for people leaving the bar district in search of greasy food. Workers would struggle to keep up with cleaning, while…
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Ian Mulgrew: Top lawyer accused of mishandling millions

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Breadcrumb Trail Links opinion News Crime columnists Column: The Law Society of BC has accused one of the province’s most senior and respected lawyers, Michael Bolton, of mishandling $20 million in trust accounts. Published April 14, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 5 minute read Lawyer Michael Bolton speaks with reporters outside the BC Supreme Court house in 2010. Photo by Ward Perrin /PROVINCE Article content The Law Society of BC has accused one of the province’s most senior and respected lawyers, Michael Bolton, of permitting his trust account to be used in a manner that he ought…