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Erin and Ben Napier will not host the upcoming season of HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' because the show is filmed in Canada and Canadian law prohibits non-Canadian hosts, though they will appear as guest stars. The new hosts have been chosen and approved by the Napiers, who are excited about the new season.
Mike Smith, known for playing Bubbles in Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault dating back to 2017, leading to his stepping down from his role at the show as he awaits court proceedings in Halifax.
Actor Mike Smith, known for 'Trailer Park Boys,' has been charged with sexual assault related to an incident in 2017 in Halifax, leading to his stepping down from his role as managing director; the case is ongoing.
The Canadian government's proposed Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63, has sparked controversy for potentially allowing judges to imprison adults for life if they advocate for genocide, as well as imposing house arrest and fines based on the belief that a defendant "will commit" an offense. Critics, including author Margaret Atwood and conservative author Stephen Moore, have condemned the bill as Orwellian and totalitarian, while Justice Minister Arif Virani argues that the legislation is necessary to protect children from online dangers.
Canadian police have apologized for the delay in pressing charges against four NHL players and one former player accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. The case was reopened after new evidence came to light, and all five individuals have denied the allegations. The police chief expressed regret for the time it took to reach this point, while the NHL launched its own investigation and stated that the players will not be with their teams as the trial commences. The next court appearance for the players is scheduled for April 30, and a sexual assault conviction in Canada carries a maximum of 10 years in prison.