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Here's how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault
Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile sexual assault trial that captured national attention. Here's a look at what key people had to say in the immediate aftermath of the judge's not guilty ruling for Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote. --- "Justice Carroccia's carefully reasoned decision represents a resounding vindication for Mr. McLeod and his co-defendants. ... The damage to Mr. McLeod's reputation and his career has been significant. But today's decision begins to restore what was very unfairly taken away from him." — David Humphrey, a lawyer for Michael McLeod --- "A criminal trial is rarely an opportunity for vindication — here it is. It is both gratifying and unsurprising to hear an impartial and fully informed decisionmaker accept Mr. Hart's testimony about what happened. ... To anyone who is surprised or angered by today's outcome, it is the direct result of the media's ongoing failure to publicize the weaknesses in the prosecution's case as it unfolded." — Megan Savard, a lawyer for Carter Hart --- "This case stands to the fact that we must never lose sight of the fundamental right to be presumed innocent. Now more than ever before, a fair response to sexual assault claims requires a balanced perspective and public trust in the decision making of the courts." — Daniel Brown, a lawyer for Alex Formenton --- "This decision comes as a result of careful deliberation by her honour. She engaged with the evidence in a thoughtful, methodical and principled manner. Her reasons reflect not only a command of the legal principles at stake, but also a deep sense of responsibility in assessing the evidence, applying the law and demonstrating a strong commitment to justice." — Julia Santarossa, a lawyer for Dillon Dube --- "At the start of this trial, Cal Foote walked into this courthouse an innocent man, and he walks out today exactly that. Cal never lost faith that justice would be done despite the clamour of external pressures and agendas outside the courthouse doors. Criminal investigations and the trial process must always be free from these influences." — Julianna Greenspan, a lawyer for Cal Foote --- "The Crown's goal throughout this proceeding has been to see a fair trial, a trial that is fair to the men charged and one that is also fair to (the complainant). A fair trial is one where decisions are made based on the evidence and the law, not on stereotypes and assumptions, and where the trial process respects the security, equality and privacy rights of the victim, as well as the accused persons. We want to thank (the complainant) for coming forward and for her strength in participating in this process." — Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham. --- "I expect many people understand that when a person summons the courage to disclose their story, the worst possible outcome is to feel disbelieved. It's a gutting experience that no one deserves. That's why today's verdict is so devastating. (The complainant) did everything in her power to recount her experience honestly and to the best of her ability. She agreed to do everything asked of her by the criminal justice system ... yet it was not enough. Now she questions what more could she have done?" — Karen Bellehumeur, the complainant's lawyer. --- "This investigation has generated important conversations at both national and international levels about sexual violence, accountability, and systemic issues within institutions, including sport. We see this as an opportunity to reflect, learn, and enhance our approach to investigating sexual violence, strengthening our training, and deepening partnerships with community organizations." — London police Chief Thai Truong --- "As the national governing body for amateur hockey in Canada, Hockey Canada recognizes our role, responsibility and duty to be a leader in delivering a sport that is rooted in safety, inclusiveness and respect. Since 2022, we have implemented significant initiatives to help transform the culture and safety of hockey, including many that were announced as part of Hockey Canada's Action Plan. ... While important progress has been made since 2022, there is still more work to be done and we will continue to be transparent and accountable to Canadians as we drive systemic change within our National Winter Sport." — Hockey Canada statement This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2025. The Canadian Press
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3 dead, cars and garage burned hours after reported 'neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge: police
B.C. RCMP say three people are dead following an overnight incident in a Maple Ridge residential area where police were called earlier in the day for a "neighbourhood dispute." RCMP say officers from Ridge Meadows RCMP were first called to the 11800 block of 239 Street in Maple Ridge at about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday when a dispute was reported to them. Officers spoke with "several individuals," according to RCMP, but did not make any arrests. Hours later, just before 11 p.m., the Maple Ridge Fire Department reported a vehicle fire and a "break and enter in progress" at the same address. Mounties say subsequent callers reported shots being fired there. When officers arrived, they found two vehicles and the attached garage on fire, and two people dead inside the home. Mounties say the suspect was "believed to be armed with a weapon" in a neighbouring home. They say police "set up containment," and with the help of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, managed to enter that home — where they found another person dead. According to the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO), the third person died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. The IIO is investigating police actions in the incident. The civilian-led agency is called in anytime a police-involved incident results in death or serious harm in B.C. Mounties say the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is investigating the deaths of the two people inside the first home. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, IHIT said the two people found dead in the first residence were identified as a man and woman in their 60s. "Based on initial investigative steps, investigators believe this to be a targeted and isolated incident, as a result of a dispute between neighbours who were known to each other," IHIT said. "There are no outstanding suspects." Area typically 'uneventful,' says neighbour Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife heard what sounded like gunshots. He went outside his home and saw two vehicles on fire. "Both vehicles were totally engulfed, like big fireballs," he said. Andrew Palahicky lives in the neighbourhood and he said he came out of his home around 2:30 a.m. after hearing what he thought was a flashbang. He saw the fire in the nearby home and police with their rifles out, cutting into the garage. He said he didn't know the older couple who died well, but saw them around the neighbourhood. He said he went to school with the suspect's children. Palahicky said the area is typically "uneventful." "This is what I would consider like one of the safest areas in Maple Ridge, so quite the surprise when you've got such chaos at night like that," he told The Canadian Press. Fairweather said the neighbourhood is usually quiet and now he's left to process the loss of his neighbours. "I can't believe they're not here today. I mean, they were here, talking to her yesterday," he said. "It's just kind of mind-boggling, actually."
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Signal Hill residents on high alert after brass address signs stolen
Several Signal Hill residents say brass plaques bearing their home addresses have been stolen, causing issues for delivery and ride share services, which cannot locate the homes, and raising concerns among community members. "I guess you always feel like your security is threatened," said Pauline Patenaude, a resident of Signal Hill. Security camera footage Patenaude shared with CBC News at the end of June shows a person running across her front lawn as an SUV drives along the street with its trunk open in the early hours of the morning. Both the person and the vehicle then disappear behind a tree. While her sign was not taken, later that same morning Patenaude noticed the signs on some of her neighbours' properties were missing. She suspects the individual from the footage stole the signs and put them in the vehicle. "Some of the Amazon drivers were having difficulty finding house addresses," Patenaude said. "They were just knocking on doors trying to figure out which number was which. That's when a number of us got outside and realized how many of them were missing." According to Federal Metals, a Calgary-based scrap metal recycler, metal sign thefts are not uncommon. Many often contain highly valuable precious metals, such as brass, bronze or copper, that can be melted down and sold to scrap metal buyers. Brass and copper, for example, can be sold at a rate of two to four dollars per kilogram, the company's website says. At the end of June, four bronze plaques were stolen from the Hart House in the nearby neighbourhood of Patterson Heights. The heritage site previously belonged to Stu Hart, the former pro wrestler and creator of Stampede Wrestling. And in March, residents of Canyon Meadows had copper address signs stolen from their homes. The government of Alberta introduced legislation in 2020 to make it more difficult for criminals to sell stolen metal to scrap yards. The new law was mainly in response to catalytic converter thefts. According to Patenaude, roughly 15 homes are missing their address signs, and a plaque marking the entrance to the community is also gone. The Calgary Police Service told CBC News they have not received any reports of sign thefts in the area. An 'ongoing epidemic' Address signs are not the only ones missing in the community. Two years ago a brass plaque disappeared from the cenotaph in Battalion Park, said Ron Waters, president of the Signal Hill Community Association. Waters said the city removed a second brass plaque to prevent it from going missing too, and is working to replace the signs with cheaper materials that won't be as attractive to potential thieves — similar to what the city of Cambridge, Ont., did last year. In a statement, the City of Calgary said the plaques are expected to be ready for installation by the end of August, and fully replaced by the end of September. "We can confirm that the replacement plaques are being fabricated, ensuring consistency with the park's commemorative design and heritage intent," the statement said. Although the recent slate of missing plaques and address signs have been concentrated around Signal Hill, Waters says the problem extends beyond his community. "This is kind of an ongoing epidemic throughout Calgary," said Waters. "It's kind of sad that we're seeing this because when people go to the extent of placing a plaque, it's usually in memory of someone special or some significant event." He added that almost all of the address signs in his community were installed by the original developers in the 1980s. For many residents the signs have just always been there. "It's almost like having a silent friend commemorating the area of where they live," said Waters. The signs are expensive to replace, costing up to $400 for a new one, Patenaude said. Many residents are looking at alternative options, such as adding cheaper metal numbers above their garages. Patenaude said while she and other residents are concerned, the community has banded together. "Everyone's there to support each other and to discuss it," she said. "You don't feel like you're going at it alone."
