K.C. Tranquilli

The accused was charged with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking after police executed search warrants at a residence and on her vehicle, finding significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and cash.

The Crown's case relied on circumstantial evidence to prove constructive possession.

The court found that while there was a high suspicion of the accused's involvement in the trafficking operation, the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she had knowledge and control of the drugs, as other individuals had access to the residence and vehicle.

The accused was found not guilty.

The plaintiffs moved for a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) against a 108-acre parcel of land.

The plaintiff had agreed to purchase five acres of the land from one of the co-owners for $750,000 and advanced $640,000 before the defendant purported to terminate the agreement.

The defendant argued the agreement was unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds and the Planning Act.

The court found a triable issue regarding the plaintiffs' interest in the land and held that the equities favoured granting the CPL, as the property was unique and the plaintiffs had advanced 85% of the purchase price.

The accused was charged with seven violent offences, including sexual assault, assault with a weapon, assault by choking, and uttering death threats, arising from an 18-month relationship with his former intimate partner.

The trial turned on the credibility of the parties, with the Crown relying on secret audio recordings made by the complainant that captured the accused's abusive behaviour.

The court rejected the accused's testimony, finding it implausible and contradicted by the recordings, and accepted the complainant's evidence.

The accused was found guilty on all counts.