This news package covers a variety of stories, including a Calgary woman sentenced to prison for the death of her abusive boyfriend, Amazon closing two warehouses in Quebec, and a boil-water advisory in effect for parts of Halifax. The stories also touch on issues of domestic violence, corporate responsibility, and public health.
A Calgary woman has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for the death of her abusive boyfriend. Justice Kristine Eidsvik sentenced 25-year-old Rachel Bouchard on Thursday for manslaughter. Bouchard pleaded guilty to the charge in December, admitting she killed her boyfriend, 33-year-old Cory McIntyre, in their home on July 10, 2021. The Crown prosecution argued that Bouchards actions were not justified due to the circumstances.
The defence had claimed that McIntyre had been physically and emotionally abusive towards Bouchards, and that she acted out of self-defence. Justice Eidsvik acknowledged the history of domestic abuse in the relationship but stated that Bouchards actions went beyond justifiable self-defence. Bouchard will be eligible for parole after serving two years of her sentence. ,\In a separate story, Amazon is closing two warehouses in Quebec, leading to the loss of 1,000 jobs. The company announced the closures in a statement on Thursday, citing changing business needs. The warehouses are located in Repentigny and Laval, and will be shut down in the coming months. Amazon said it will provide support to affected employees, including severance packages and job placement assistance. The announcement comes as Amazon faces increased scrutiny over its working conditions and its impact on local communities. \A boil-water advisory remains in effect for parts of the Halifax area on Friday, after it entered its second day. The advisory was issued on Thursday after a water main break, and has affected 145 medical procedures at hospitals and clinics in the region. Residents are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth. Officials are working to repair the water main and lift the advisory as soon as possible. In other news, a Saskatchewan family has been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement by a Mexican resort before allowing a doctor to see their sick child. The family claims they were pressured to sign the NDA, which they say is unprecedented and raises concerns about transparency and accountability.
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