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03/24/2025

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By Brian Sunohara In Al-Khouri v. Hawari, 2019 ONSC 3681, the defendant’s insurer was sanctioned for its conduct at a pre-trial conference. The defendant’s insurer took a “no liability” position and refused to negotiate a settlement. Justice Trimble referred to rule 50.05(2) of the Rules of ...

12/24/2024

“I (and the show) refuse…REFUSE to be silenced. Too often today the rich and the powerful use their massive resources to try and silence critical voices. I believe we that we need to stand up to the rich and powerful…” Nate Pike

Hi, my name is Nate Pike and I host the Alberta Politics Podcast, The Breakdown. And I need your help… Nate Pike needs your support for Legal Defense Fund

04/17/2024

April 17, 2024: Coutts Three Trial
Verdict: GUILTY
Note: Bridges At Claresholm Golf Club Trials have not been set yet but we are tracking outcomes of the new incidents reported on or around March 6, 2024. Stay tuned.

In the interim, let’s follow the NDP Leadership Race and its impact for Rural Alberta.

04/16/2024

April 16, 2024: Judgement Day? That’s what one Independent Journalist is calling it. Today it’s been reported that the Honorable Justice K Yamauchi will be instructing the jury in the case of the Coutts Three. Accredited media outlets are covering today’s news. Search online: Coutts Trial

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04/12/2024

April 11/24: Day 7 - Authored my Marco Van Huigenbos

04/10/2024

April 10/24: Coutts Trial Update - Day 6 as authored by Marco Van Huigenbos

04/09/2024

April 9/24: Coutts Three Trial - Here is Marco’s Update on Day 4 & 5

(Note: Just a reminder, following Bill C - 18, the Online News Act, Meta no longer grants Canadians access to News content on Facebook and Instagram. This is a lawful way to post social media news updates while still complying with Meta’s terms and conditions. Thanks for your patience as we navigate the compliance including any publication bans if applicable)

04/05/2024

April 4/2024: Coutts Three Trial Update as authored by Marco Van Huigenbos.

Incidentally, when our FB Admin asked the Lethbridge KB Clerk manager about sensory rooms, accessible washrooms, mobility accommodation for senior citizens and disability accommodation for jurors and court attendees, the KB manager claimed, (in relation to sensory accommodation) “I don’t even know what this is.”

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The incessant clicking of a keyboard can be distracting to a juror (ie. exteroception / sensory processing disorder / or just flippin annoying) Jurors are paid $50 a day to be there to perform a civil duty.

A little respect can go a long way!

04/04/2024

Grey Matter Podcast: Lawyer, Leighton Grey, is the host of this podcast. This episode peeks into Rural Alberta’s Independent Journalism.

04/04/2024

April 3/24: Marco Van Hugenbois’ update Posted on X.

03/28/2024

Harassment is a form of Discrimination. The Alberta Human Rights Act imposes a strict one year limitation period if you wish to advance a claim. Learn more about your rights and options: https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/what-are-human-rights/about-human-rights/harassment/

Those who have experienced sexual harassment at work have options for reporting sexual harassment outside of their employer.

03/28/2024

What is Jury Nullification in Canada? Independent Journalist Jason Lavigne unpacks R v Krieger ahead of the Trial scheduled for April 2. Interesting Read.

Jury nullification is the Canadian criminal justice system’s dirty little secret. In reality, the only thing that ever stands between any jury and the potential of nullifying a prosecution is...