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Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard was found not guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a young woman in northeastern Ontario eight years ago, the culmination of a roughly two-week trial that saw both the singer and his accuser paint starkly different pic
Here's what the jury didn't hear in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial

Here's what the jury didn't hear in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial

A jury has found Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard not guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in northeastern Ontario eight years ago.
Hoggard sex assault trial: Defence says woman is lying, Crown says she is 'unshaken'

Hoggard sex assault trial: Defence says woman is lying, Crown says she is 'unshaken'

Defence lawyers for Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard attacked the credibility of his accuser Thursday as they made their final pitch to jurors in the singer's sexual assault trial, suggesting the woman lied about the encounter to cover up her infideli
Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post is honouring two Canadian music television stations with new stamps set to be revealed next week. The postal operator announced Thursday that its latest stamps will feature MuchMusic and MusiquePlus for their impact in Canadian music.
Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

TORONTO — Recently reunited British rock group Oasis has expanded its North American tour, adding a second Toronto show to kick off the leg. Liam and Noel Gallagher were originally scheduled to play a single night on Aug.
Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory.
Hoggard takes stand in sex assault trial, denies that he raped complainant

Hoggard takes stand in sex assault trial, denies that he raped complainant

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard took the stand in his sexual assault trial on Tuesday, denying that he raped his accuser and painting a dramatically different picture of their encounter eight years ago.
Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony in Ottawa to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.
Oasis announces reunion tour stop in Toronto in summer 2025 at Rogers Stadium

Oasis announces reunion tour stop in Toronto in summer 2025 at Rogers Stadium

TORONTO — Britpop giant Oasis will launch the North American leg of its world tour in Toronto. The band says it will play Rogers Stadium on Aug.
McLachlan, Cochrane reflect on creative struggle at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

McLachlan, Cochrane reflect on creative struggle at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

TORONTO — As Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane and members of Blue Rodeo were ushered into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday, each took a moment to recognize that writing great music usually comes with incredible struggle.