Injunction sought by U of T 'highly disproportionate,' encampment lawyers say

The university turned to the courts late last month after protesters ignored its deadline to dismantle the encampment set up in the area known as King's College Circle on May 2.The school has said it wants to allow other forms of peaceful protests to continue, but lawyers for the encampment suggested Thursday that's not reflected in the order the university is seeking.

But the amendment wouldn't change much since the policy on use of space also requires advance approval, meaning demonstrators would still need permission from the very institution they are protesting, Esmonde said. On Wednesday, the university argued the protesters have seized control of private property and are restricting the community's access to it.

She added the location and form of the demonstration are "vital to its message and its effectiveness." There have been some troubling incidents, but the evidence on them is hearsay that the protesters have no way of challenging, the lawyer said. The perpetrators have not been identified and the university has failed to prove any connection to the encampment or its participants, she added.

Donald Sutherland, the New Brunswick-born acting legend with the distinct baritone voice and prolific stage and screen career that inspired sons Kiefer and Rossif to pursue the craft, has died.Family, Hollywood peers and other famous fans paid tribute to Donald Sutherland Thursday afternoon following news of his death, lauding the Canadian actor as a screen legend and a brilliant artist.Donald Sutherland, who died at the age of 88, will be remembered for his prodigious acting talent.

World Refugee Day is being recognized at the Matthew House Windsor refugee centre as a day to celebrate and reflect.It may be the first day of summer, but the heat dome hanging over Windsor-Essex is making it feel like the dog days of summer already.A former fire captain and father of two accused of killing his wife pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree murder.

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