It was a law designed to help vulnerable women. But according to a B.C. judge, in practice - part of the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act would have had the opposite effect.
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Dead dog walking: Can Punky ever be a ‘good canine citizen’ again?
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Tax agency wins appeal of $1.7 million malicious prosecution case
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Smallville actress Allison Mack pleads guilty to charges related to alleged sex cult NXIVM
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Smallville actress Allison Mack pleads guilty to charges related to alleged sex cult NXIVM
Smallville actress Allison Mack pleaded guilty in a New York court Monday to racketeering charges related to her role in a cult-like group whose leader has been accused of sex-trafficking.
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Conditional discharge for Mountie who assaulted handcuffed homeless man
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