 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du jeudi 15 janvier |
Région: QUÉBEC ‘Punkish Move’: Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele Hits Trump Over Factory Freak-Out MS NOW host Michael Steele tore into President Donald Trump for flipping off a heckler during a visit to a Ford plant on Tuesday. “We all know we have a very ― in my estimation ― a very underdeveloped man sitting in the White House,” Steele said. “That was just a punkish move.” As Trump toured a Ford facility in Dearborn, Michigan, on Tuesday, someone could be heard yelling “pedophile protector,” a reference to the president trying to block the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey… Apparaît sur: huffpost.com, huffpost.com, huffpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘heckle’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
‘Truth Hurts’: Autoworker Praised For Heckling Trump Into Flipping The Bird, Dropping F-Bomb President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave the middle finger and told an autoworker “fuck you” after he was heckled during his visit to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan. In a clip shared by TMZ, the president looks down from a walkway above the factory floor as someone is heard yelling, “Pedophile protector!” It’s an apparent nod to the president’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his administration’s handling — and sluggish release — of files tied to the late convicted sex offender. The two-letter dig appeared to get under Trump’s… Apparaît sur: huffpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘heckle’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC Americas Activist in Costa Rica denies plotting to assassinate the president SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — A Costa Rican activist and government critic accused of plotting to kill President Rodrigo Chaves said Wednesday that the allegations were ridiculous and politically motivated. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free FILE – Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves speaks during a news… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over ‘vulgar’ group chats A police conduct adjudicator fired a B.C. RCMP officer with immediate effect on Tuesday, finding he « put aside » the oath he took when he joined the federal police force by making vulgar, sexualized and offensive comments on police computer terminals and in a private group chat with fellow officers. Louise Morel said Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah’s conduct amounted to discreditable conduct, finding he « abandoned several of the essential core values of the force. » « He failed to act with integrity, show respect and demonstrate compassion, » Morel said. « I simply cannot justify retaining Const. Mesbah as a member of the RCMP. »… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, cbc.ca, torontosun.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassing comment’, ‘inappropriate comment’, ‘offensive comment’, ‘offending message’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
B.C. restaurant owner fights online abuse after catering event for Poilievre and local Conservatives The harassment ran the spectrum from one-star reviews and critical Google comments to online talk about boycotting the business A chef and restaurant owner in Maple Ridge, B.C. catered an event for federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and about 40 local Conservatives last Friday evening. Veronica Reale later publicized the occasion on social media. That’s when the harassment began. “This was scary for me, it was very bad,” Reale of Ronny’s Bistro told Maple Ridge News…. Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, Mots-clés: [‘provocative comment’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
Death toll from Iran protest crackdown crosses 2,000, activists say The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran surpassed 2,000 people on Tuesday, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The number of dead climbed to at least 2,003, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. 2:16 Is the Iranian regime about to… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘crackdown on demonstration’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a Southern California protest, leaving him bloodied and with serious injuries, according to video and accounts from fellow protesters and family on Tuesday. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘expletives’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Dianne Saxe: Political leaders must act to make Toronto safe from masked mobs Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Olivia Chow need to state clearly what will and what won’t be tolerated from anti-Israel protesters Solicitor General Michael Kerzner is right: Toronto’s response to chronic intimidation and harassment by masked mobs has been grossly inadequate for two years. Frequent vitriol and social disorder are causing real damage to Toronto’s livability and reputation. But the fault does not lay with our police, who are doing everything they can. Police don’t make the rules,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Fear and anger spread after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman in the head. Smoke filled the street Wednesday night near the site of the latest shooting as federal officers wearing gas masks and helmets fired tear gas into a small crowd while protesters threw rocks and shot fireworks. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
Israeli group seeks to engage Jewish state’s critics through meaningful dialogue People ‘don’t know how to actually engage in that,’ says the founder of Let’s Do Something, an advocacy group born out of October 7 attacks, which arrives at McGill University this month Dawn had not yet broken in Jerusalem on October 7, 2023, when Baruch Apisdorf received a text message from his best friend. David Newman, 25, had borrowed Apisdorf’s car to go to a music festival in southern Israel. Newman’s text was urgent: he was hiding in a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘provocative comment’, ‘misinformation’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
NEUBERGER: Bill C-9 doesn’t threaten religious freedom. It draws a necessary line Claims that Bill C-9, The Combating Hate Act, threatens religious freedom in Canada are false. They are not supported by the bill itself, by the Constitution, or by decades of court decisions. More than that, the claim that Bill C-9 undermines religious freedom is not a matter of interpretation or reasonable disagreement — it is misinformation. Religious freedom is explicitly protected by section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and has been repeatedly affirmed by Canadian courts as a core constitutional guarantee… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of religion’, ‘misinformation’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘hate propaganda’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
No court decision yet on request to suspend immigration crackdown in Minnesota A judge made no immediate decision Wednesday on Minnesota’s request to suspend the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state, where federal agents have yanked people from cars and confronted angry bystanders demanding they pack up and leave. Plumes of tear gas, the deployment of chemical irritants and the screech of protest whistles have become common on the streets of Minneapolis, especially since an immigration… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals The largest nurses strike in New York City history is underway after negotiators for five major hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract by Monday’s deadline. The New York State Nurses Association said nearly 15,000 nurses are now walking off their jobs at five privately-run hospitals, including Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian in Manhattan, and Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx. NYSNA said nurses at Mount Sinai started the strike at 6 a.m., while nurses at the remaining hospitals… Apparaît sur: cbsnews.com, Mots-clés: [‘picket line’, ‘on strike’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Ontario school board cites safety exemption in withholding records on a $34K art collection A London, Ont., school board is using one of Ontario’s most powerful secrecy provisions to avoid disclosing records about a modest art collection. Records obtained by CBC News though freedom of information requests show the collection — held by Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) — consists of 84 works of art with a total appraised value of $30,445, or roughly $360 per piece, based on an appraisal conducted in 2012. The inventory identifies some artists in the collection, allowing CBC to confirm works attributed to figures such as Frank… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘access to information law’, ‘freedom of information’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
REPLAY Q+A: Queen’s Park pauses book-removal efforts in school libraries Ontario’s education ministry has halted school library collection reviews across boards under provincial supervision, including Thames Valley, after reporter Heather Rivers Davey‘s coverage of a 10,000-book cull at London’s H.B. Beal secondary school, a clear-out that prompted its teacher-librarian to resign and sparked criticism. For Larry Farquharson, who left his job after speaking out about the loss of the books, it amounts to… Apparaît sur: lfpress.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of expression’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500 U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president’s claims, which were made with few details, come as he’s told protesting Iranians in recent days that “help is on the way” and that his administration would “act accordingly” to respond to the Iranian government. But Trump has not offered any details about how the U.S. might respond and it wasn’t clear if his comments Wednesday indicated he would hold… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
The Latest: UN Security Council to discuss Iran’s deadly protests after US request Protesters participate in a demonstration in support of the nationwide mass protests in Iran against the government, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) EN New for subscribers! Gift this article to friends and family for free. Got it! flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thespec.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/hamilton_spectator bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By The Associated Press The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss Iran’s deadly protests at the request of the United States, even as President Donald… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘peaceful protest’, ‘access to information’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
Transgender teen killer loses bid to stay in Ontario women’s prison after threatening inmates and staff Michael Williams, who now goes by Michelle Autumn, played ‘with her penis and buttocks in a sexually suggestive manner,’ during a strip search at Grand Valley Institution for Women A transgender woman convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of a 13-year-old Edmonton girl who was lured to a golf course, sexually assaulted, strangled, stabbed, then bludgeoned to death with a hammer, has lost her bid to stay in a women’s prison. Michelle Autumn,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, ottawacitizen.com, Mots-clés: [‘verbal assault’, ‘provocative comment’, ‘verbal abuse’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made a vague statement Wednesday that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president’s claims, which were made with… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’, ‘crackdown on protest’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
U.S. Senate to vote on whether to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela U.S. Senate Republicans are facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump to vote down a war powers resolution Wednesday that is aimed at limiting the president’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela. Five GOP senators joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week, but Trump has lashed out at the defectors as he tries to head off passage of the bill. Democrats are forcing the vote after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid earlier this month. “Here we have one… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘insults’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
UAW member speaks out after being suspended for interaction with President Trump A United Auto Workers union member told CBS News Detroit that he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday. A video shared by TMZ appeared to have been taken when Mr. Trump was at the Rouge Center in Dearborn, showing the president reacting to a heckler who yelled something toward him. Mr. Trump then appeared to point and mouth « f*** you, » showing his middle finger. According… Apparaît sur: cbsnews.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘vulgar language’, ‘heckle’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
UAW member suspended by Ford after heated exchange with President Trump, rep says UAW member suspended by Ford after heated exchange with President Trump, rep says A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit. A video shared by TMZ appeared to have been taken when Mr. Trump was at the Rouge Center in Dearborn, showing the president reacting to a heckler who yelled something toward him. Mr. Trump then appeared to point and mouth « f*** you, » showing his… Apparaît sur: cbsnews.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘heckle’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Vancouver families sleepless, scared as Iran enforces communications blackout amid deadly protests Maryam Shariatmadari’s relatives have been out of touch since the Iranian government cut off phone and internet access on Jan. 8 Vancouver’s Maryam Shariatmadari stares at her phone, scrolling through images of bloodied protesters and bodies in the streets of Iran, searching for faces she knows. Each photo tightens her chest, a reminder that members of her family, cut off by a government communications blackout, could be among them. “I haven’t slept in days,” the pregnant 40-year-old told… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com, theprovince.com, theprovince.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘death threats’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro’s rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month. It appeared to be an understatement for the Maduro loyalist now tasked with placating an unpredictable American president who has said he will “run” Venezuela, while also consolidating power in a government that long has seethed against U.S. meddling. Rodríguez opened her first press briefing since Maduro’s… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘political prisoner’, ‘activism’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Voting begins in Uganda’s presidential election during internet shutdown and polling station delays Africa KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free New for subscribers! Gift… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘incitement to violence’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research was conducted Jan. 8-11, after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It found that 56% of U.S. adults think Trump has overstepped on military interventions abroad, while majorities disapprove of how the Republican president is handling foreign policy in general and Venezuela in particular… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘peaceful protest’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
White House says Trump had « appropriate » reaction after he appeared to flip off a heckler and mouth « f*** you » The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday. The video, which was shared by TMZ and appeared to be taken on the factory floor, shows Mr. Trump reacting to a heckler who screamed an inaudible phrase. The president appeared to respond by pointing, mouthing « f*** you » and showing his middle… Apparaît sur: cbsnews.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘heckle’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
Will the U.S. crumble and bring the rest of us with it? People hold signs as they participate in a protest organized by Rise and Resist against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and the U.S. intervention in Venezuela in New York on Sunday. TIMOTHY A. CLARY AFP via Getty Images Toronto Star New for subscribers! Gift this article to friends and family for free. Got it! By Shellene Drakes-TullContributing Columnist Toronto Star Shellene Drakes-Tull is a Toronto-based storyteller, educator and the founder of Sweet Lime Communications. Reach her via email: sdrakestull@gmail.com . The first two weeks of 2026 have been… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘banned books’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 janvier |
‘Hudson & Rex’: Inside the real-life dog poisoning mystery roiling Canada’s beloved detective show Episode 10 of Season 5 of “Hudson & Rex” ended much the same as every plot line of the hit Canadian show that has gained a loyal following for its feel-good mysteries. Rex, the show’s hulking German shepherd, had helped his detective companion solve the case of a young woman who died after a bachelorette party at a male strip club. But before the credits rolled, a photograph and sombre message appeared: Diesel, the dog who played Rex, curled up with a smaller dog, his head resting on hers. “In… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘derogatory language’, ‘make threats’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 15 janvier |
