Your World Tonight Hockey trial jury discharged, Canada Post’s continued troubles, Canada and Eurovision and more
May 16, 2025
A jury in a high-profile hockey sexual assault trial is dismissed for a second time, shifting the case to a judge alone. Canada Post faces critical recommendations that could end door-to-door service as workers prepare for a potential strike. In exciting news, Canada's dream of joining Eurovision gains momentum amidst other updates. Meanwhile, breakthroughs in gene editing provide hope for a severely ill infant, and a British Columbia man celebrates a record $80 million lottery win, vowing to improve lives in his community.
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Jury Dismissal in Hockey Trial
- Sexual assault trial of five former Team Canada junior hockey players faces unprecedented jury dismissal twice.
- Trial now proceeds as a judge-alone trial to avoid contamination risks in jury decisions.
Canada Post's Existential Crisis
- Canada Post faces insolvency and must phase out door-to-door mail delivery to survive.
- Recommendations include community mailboxes and hiring part-time workers with full benefits to improve efficiency.
Nova Scotia Missing Children Case
- Two young children missing in rural Nova Scotia for two weeks remain unfound despite large search efforts.
- Experts express concern about investigation delays and lost momentum on critical leads.