Québec
Observatoire de la liberté d’expression |
Période: 15 janvier au 21 janvier 2024
Nombre d’articles: 33
Région: Québec
| Le Sénat est «mal connu, mal compris» et doit «changer les choses»Lorsque sa fille lui a demandé à l’été 2019 ce qu’elle comptait faire de ses vacances, Renée Dupuis a hésité. «Peut-être écrire un livre sur le Sénat», lui a-t-elle suggéré. La réplique est incisive. «Maman, es-tu folle? Tu vas te faire rentrer dedans, tout le monde haït le Sénat. Pourquoi tu cherches le trouble?», raconte en riant la sénatrice durant un entretien qu’elle a accordé au _Droit_ quelques jours après son 75e anniversaire et son départ obligatoire à la retraite. À ce moment-là, celle qui a été nommée au Sénat…
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| Le calendrier des scouts 2025 presque illustré grâce à l’IALe calendrier des scouts fait depuis plusieurs années la joie des illustrateurs. Pour l’artiste qui a la chance de pondre les 13 créations qui le constituent, c’est un contrat en or. Une grande visibilité — grosso modo 70 000 exemplaires dans le Canada francophone —, une liberté de création, et des conditions financières parmi les meilleures chez les illustrateurs. Félix Girard signe d’ailleurs le calendrier 2024. Mais pour 2025, l’Association des scouts du Canada a voulu donner la chance à toutes « les personnes ayant des habiletés créatives de postuler…
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| Le péril social de la diversité d’opinions**Une fois par mois,Le Devoir d’éducation veut proposer des contributions enrichissantes, qu’elles proviennent de chercheurs et de praticiens du milieu de l’enseignement ou d’autres personnes qui ont réfléchi à l’état de notre système d’éducation. ** Nous vivons dans un monde où coexistent autant de réalités perçues distinctes qu’il y a d’individus. Ce n’est pas seulement que nos opinions diffèrent et que nous tirons des conclusions différentes de ce que nous percevons par nos sens et que nous saisissons par notre intellect ; nos points de vue sont différents, au sens…
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| Les mesures sanitaires ont été «généralement efficaces»Dans une étude publiée en 2023 dans l’ _American Journal of Preventive Medicine_ , Mohsen Farhadloo, professeur adjoint au Département de gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et des technologies d’affaires de l’École de gestion John-Molson, et James Peters, doctorant à l’Université Concordia, avancent que des mesures mises en place par les gouvernements autour du monde lors de la première vague de la pandémie de COVID-19 «ont été généralement efficaces pour atténuer l’impact des conséquences de la COVID-19 sur la santé». Dix mesures non pharmaceutiques mises en place entre janvier à…
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| Mike Maignan, victime de racisme, exhorte les instances à réagir(Rome) En colère samedi, combatif dimanche : au lendemain des injures racistes dont il a été victime durant un match de Championnat d’Italie, le gardien de but de l’AC Milan et de l’équipe de France Mike Maignan a appelé dimanche « tout un système à prendre ses responsabilités ». Jérôme RASETTI Agence France-Presse Les injures racistes et cris de singe qui l’ont visé sur la pelouse de l’Udinese continuent de soulever une vague d’indignation dans le monde du football et au-delà. « Ce n’est pas la première fois que ça…
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| Poursuite de 4 millions contre le DPCPLa maison d’édition AdA, qui s’est fait connaître grâce à sa collection littéraire des contes interdits, a abandonné la poursuite de 4 millions qu’elle intentait contre la Direction des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP), a appris _La Presse_. Publié à 1h10 Mis à jour à 6h00 Le fondateur d’AdA, François Doucet, sa femme, Nancy Coulombe, et leur fils Nycolas Doucet, qui est l’actuel directeur général de la maison d’édition, s’étaient retournés contre le DPCP pour poursuite abusive à la suite de leur acquittement pour production et distribution de pornographie juvénile….
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| Questions de leadershipCette semaine, la femme d’affaires Danièle Henkel, ambassadrice de la francophonie économique pour le Conseil du patronat du Québec et ex-dragonne, répond à nos questions sur le leadership Publié à 1h25 Mis à jour à 8h00 ## Depuis 2019, vous invitez les entreprises à découvrir les programmes pour favoriser l’embauche de personnes avec un handicap. Quels sont vos constats après cinq ans ? **** Lorsqu’on a commencé, on parlait de plus de 250 000 personnes avec un handicap qui cherchaient du travail. Aujourd’hui, elles sont 100 000. Cette campagne est…
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| Québec bloque la nomination d’une prof étudiant le racisme systémique au CA de l’INRSLa ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur, Pascale Déry, a semé l’émoi chez les professeurs, dans les partis d’opposition et dans les plus hautes sphères de l’Université du Québec (UQ) en bloquant la nomination d’une professeure qui s’intéresse, dans ses travaux, au multiculturalisme, à l’islamophobie, au racisme systémique et, depuis peu, au mouvement anti-woke. Le 20 décembre, la professeure titulaire Denise Helly, de l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), a reçu un message du secrétaire général de son établissement qui l’avisait avec « regret » que sa candidature au conseil d’administration…
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| Retour du baseball sénior majeur à Granby: quand le positif l’emporte sur le négatifBASEBALL. **BASEBALL. Le retour de l’organisation des Guerriers au niveau sénior élite suscite de vives réactions depuis l’annonce de la nouvelle. Au- delà des points positifs et négatifs suscités par la réintégration de Granby dans la Ligue de baseball majeur du Québec (LBMQ) , l’arrivée d’une franchise au stade de la rue Maisonneuve est vue d’un bon oeil par le président du circuit, Daniel Bélisle, a-t-il confié en entrevue avec le GranbyExpress.** Après une absence de dix ans, la LBMQ revient ainsi à Granby pour la saison 2024. Quel est…
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| Sainte-Pétronille menace le journal local de poursuites pour empêcher une publicationLa Municipalité de Sainte-Pétronille, sur l’île d’Orléans, a fait parvenir une mise en demeure au journal local pour empêcher la publication d’un article sur les circonstances d’embauche de la nouvelle directrice générale. La menace de poursuite inclut aussi tout reportage qui reprendrait les propos des citoyens à ce sujet lors de la séance publique du conseil municipal du 11 décembre dernier. L’article ne sera finalement jamais publié. La mise en demeure datée du 8 janvier est adressée à la présidente du conseil d’administration du journal _Autour de l’île_ , qui…
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| Sainte-Pétronille: le journal local menacé de poursuitesComme elle l’a fait pour près d’une centaine de citoyens à la fin décembre, la municipalité de l’Île d’Orléans a menacé de poursuites le petit journal communautaire _Autour de l’île._ «Nous avons déjà le mandat d’intenter des poursuites à l’encontre des journalistes, du journal et de ses administrateurs dans l’éventualité où l’article est publié malgré nos nombreuses mises en garde. […] Tant vos journalistes que la directrice générale du journal en ont été informés», a avisé Me Antoine La Rue, dans un courriel daté du 8 janvier, dont _Le Soleil_…
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| Sommé de se conformer à un règlement municipal, un Shawiniganais crie à la censureLa pancarte au centre de l’affaire, qui trône bien en vue sur la propriété privée, à l’entrée du parc national, secteur Saint-Jean-des-Piles, se veut une verte critique à l’endroit de l’administration municipale. Et Jean Trudel compte bien tester les limites de la liberté d’expression en cour municipale, si les inspecteurs de la Ville mettent leur menace à exécution. M. Trudel est le dernier maire à avoir siégé à Saint-Jean-des-Piles, avant les fusions municipales de 2002. Administrateur aujourd’hui de la page Shawinigan citoyens avertis, celui qui n’a jamais resiégé depuis ne…
Apparaît sur: lenouvelliste.ca,
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| S’arrêter sur les ponts piétonniers de la Strip, à Las Vegas, est désormais interditLAS VEGAS — Il est désormais interdit de rester debout ou de s’arrêter sur les ponts piétonniers de la Strip de Las Vegas, que ce soit pour prendre des photos mettant en valeur les lumières scintillantes du casino ou pour regarder des artistes de rue. Les contrevenants de l’ordonnance, entrée en vigueur mardi, pourraient s’exposer à une peine de prison de six mois ou à une amende de 1000 $. Les commissaires du comté de Clark ont voté à l’unanimité ce mois-ci pour approuver la mesure interdisant aux gens de…
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| Twitter: les notes de la communauté échouent à ralentir la désinformationLa première analyse, du magazine américain _Pro Publica_ et du Centre Tow de l’Université Columbia, révèle aussi qu’un grand nombre des comptes qui disséminent ces fausses informations ont obtenu un crochet bleu —le symbole qui désignait jadis une personne ou un groupe dont l’identité avait été vérifiée, mais que la plateforme vend désormais pour 8$ US par mois. Dans un cas —une vidéo dont on affirmait qu’elle provenait de Gaza mais qui avait été tournée en Syrie, il y a 9 ans— le crochet bleu avait été obtenu quelques heures…
Apparaît sur: sciencepresse.qc.ca,
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| Un an après les émeutes à Brasília, Lula célèbre la démocratieUn an après, Lula a exclu lundi d’accorder un quelconque « pardon » à ceux qui ont conçu, financé ou perpétré les attaques de Brasília, qui avaient vu des milliers de partisans de son rival d’extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro attaquer les sièges des institutions brésiliennes. « Il n’y a pas de pardon pour qui attente à la démocratie, à son pays et à son propre peuple », a lancé le président brésilien de gauche Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, au nom du refus de « l’impunité ». « Tous ceux…
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| Une rareté culturelle : le Café-Théâtre de ChamblyÀ quelques jours de la première représentation de 2024, un des membres fondateurs du Café-Théâtre de Chambly nous invite au sein du décor de la production **_Le visiteur inattendu_** pour nous parler du caractère unique de cette institution culturelle à Chambly. Le 12 janvier dernier, neuf acteurs se sont livrés en spectacle sur la scène du Café-Théâtre de Chambly dans le cadre de leur première production de l’année, _Le visiteur inattendu_ , basée sur le roman policier d’Agatha Christie. Les cometteuses en scène, Mylène Blanchette et Sophie Gagnon-Styrczula, aussi comédiennes…
Apparaît sur: journaldechambly.com,
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| Une étude qualifie les mesures sanitaires de la COVID-19 de «généralement efficaces»MONTRÉAL — Une étude souhaitant contrer la désinformation en ligne révèle que les mesures sanitaires prises par les gouvernements en lien avec la COVID-19 ont contribué à sauver des vies ou à réduire les hospitalisations et les nombres de cas en 2020. Dans une étude publiée en 2023 dans l’American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Mohsen Farhadloo, professeur adjoint au Département de gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et des technologies d’affaires de l’École de gestion John- Molson, et James Peters, doctorant à l’Université Concordia, avancent que des mesures mises en place…
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| À Gaza, le Hamas annonce plus de 24 000 morts dans des frappes israéliennesLe Hamas palestinien a annoncé lundi un bilan de 24 100 morts dans des bombardements israéliens sur la bande de Gaza, au 101e jour d’une guerre qui a provoqué une onde de choc dans la région. Les violences meurtrières en Cisjordanie occupée par Israël et le long de la frontière entre Israël et le Liban, ainsi que les frappes américaines contre les rebelles yéménites Houthis soutenus par l’Iran qui menacent le trafic maritime international en mer Rouge font craindre une escalade du conflit au- delà de la bande de Gaza….
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| Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expertBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. National 3. Business # Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert Still, experts question the timing of the move Author of the article: The Canadian Press Rosa Saba Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read An expert in Canadian competition says Loblaw’s move to reduce discounts on its last-day sale items is highly unlikely to be evidence of collusion in the grocery industry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto. Photo by…
Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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| Quebec village sends threatening legal notices to nearly one-10th of its populationBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # Quebec village sends threatening legal notices to nearly one-10th of its population Since the hiring of its town manager, the allure of Ste-Pétronille has recently given way to intrigue. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Thomas MacDonald Published Jan 20, 2024 • Last updated 22 hours ago • 3 minute read The charming village of Ste-Pétronille is used to receiving attention from outsiders. Tourists flock to the hamlet at the tip of picturesque Orleans. The bridge crossing the St. Lawrence River to…
Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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| Student sends demand letter telling Concordia to address hate against JewsBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Student sends demand letter telling Concordia to address hate against Jews « It shouldn’t require a student to hire a lawyer for them to bring stability to their campus, » lawyer says. Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 2 days ago • 3 minute read In a Jan. 12 letter addressed to the university, lawyer Neil Oberman says Concordia has become a place of « violence and hate » and that nothing is being done to address the fear that Jewish students have attending…
Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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| What if the CBC struck being distinctly Canadian from its mandate?### We should re-examine how the CBC defines Canada’s national identity. The CBC exists to “be predominantly and distinctly Canadian”, according to the Broadcasting Act. This presents a dilemma when millions of Canadians do not feel represented by the CBC. Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s pitch to defund the CBC has resonated strongest with his base, but also with the wider public. According to a 2023 study by Spark Advocacy, only 55 per cent of Canadians value the CBC and want it to be maintained. Poilievre wants to get even…
Apparaît sur: theconcordian.com,
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Observatoire de la liberté d’expression |
Période: 15 janvier au 21 janvier 2024
Nombre d’articles: 113
Région: Canada sans Québec
| Adam: Ticketing these protesters is an attempt to suppress free speechBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # Adam: Ticketing these protesters is an attempt to suppress free speech Ottawa bylaw has zealously gone after Palestinian supporters who use megaphones at demonstrations. But that hasn’t been the enforcement pattern at other events. Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in Ottawa Jan. 7. In Canada, people are supposed to be free to support any cause they wish and articulate it, and government has no business interfering. Photo by Ashley Fraser…
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| Airport authority breached free speech, equality rights of Manitoba Métis, lawsuit claimsBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ottawa 2. News # Airport authority breached free speech, equality rights of Manitoba Métis, lawsuit claims Legal action has been started in both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Court of Canada. Published Jan 19, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 4 minute read An August 2023 file photo shows Manitoba Metis Federation signage in the Ottawa International Airport before it was removed by the airport authority. POSTMEDIA ## Article content The Manitoba Métis Federation has launched legal action to overturn…
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| Alex Gutenberg: Democrats justifying soft coup to stop Donald TrumpBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # Alex Gutenberg: Democrats justifying soft coup to stop Donald Trump Opinion: Journalists, government officials undermining democracy to ‘save’ it Published Jan 16, 2024 • Last updated 1 week ago • 10 minute read Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump takes the stage at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ## Article content After Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses yesterday, both CNN and MSNBC refused to carry his speech, instead…
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| Amid global unrest, Ontario police adjust to handle uptick in hate crimesBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Amid global unrest, Ontario police adjust to handle uptick in hate crimes A tool kit created to help police combat hate crimes will be updated in response to growing concerns that world events are increasing hate crimes and putting public safety at risk in communities across the province. Published Jan 15, 2024 • Last updated Jan 15, 2024 • 2 minute read (Getty Images) ## Article content A tool kit created to help police combat hate crimes will be updated in…
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| Controversial anti-racism consultant Laith Marouf now running anti-Israel ‘Free Palestine Television’ channelBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Israel & Middle East 3. Canada # Controversial government anti-racism consultant Laith Marouf is running now an anti-Israel channel Laith Marouf is the government-funded anti-racism consultant who had a record hateful tweets about Jews, Francophones and Black people Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 4 minute read Laith Marouf in 2010 Photo by Peter McCabe / THE GAZETTE ## Article content Laith Marouf, the government-funded anti-racism consultant whose record of hateful tweets became an embarrassing controversy for the Liberals,…
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| Crown drops another Ambassador Bridge blockade caseBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # Crown drops another Ambassador Bridge blockade case Published Jan 19, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Anti-mandate protesters are shown on Huron Church Road near the Ambassador Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Police would eventually clear the blockaded border route with dozens of arrests and the seizure of dozens of vehicles. Photo by Dan Janisse /The Windsor Star ## Article content Another Freedom Convoy protester arrested during the 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade has had his charges dropped,…
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| Douglas Todd: Why Steven Galloway has been denied his day in court for so longBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Staff Blogs 2. Opinion 3. News 4. National 5. Local News 6. Investigations 7. Crime 8. Columnists # Douglas Todd: Why Steven Galloway has been denied his day in court for so long Opinion: The novelist and former UBC prof, who had his career wiped out due to accusations of sexual assault, has become the “poster child” for the way a new law has hopelessly bogged down libel cases Get the latest from Douglas Todd straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jan 16, 2024 •…
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| Exclusive: Jordan Peterson loses fight with psychology college over mandatory social media trainingBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Jordan Peterson says he’s willing to risk licence over social media training after losing court battle An Ontario court has dismissed Jordan Peterson’s appeal of an earlier decision that sided with the College of Psychologists of Ontario Published Jan 16, 2024 • Last updated 6 days ago • 5 minute read Jordan Peterson addresses the Demographic Summit in the Fine Arts Museum in Budapest on Sept. 14, 2023. Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images ## Article content Jordan Peterson says “the…
Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, ottawacitizen.com,
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| Glenda Leznoff: Cancellation of Jewish play was a betrayal of artistic integrityBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Glenda Leznoff: Cancellation of play set in Israel was a betrayal of artistic integrity What’s next? Will books about Jews be pulled from schools and libraries? Published Jan 19, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 4 minute read Victoria’s Belfry Theatre was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti by those opposed to the presentation of a play set in Israel. After the Belfry cancelled the play, the PuSh Festival in Vancouver announced it would host it, only to subsequently change its decision. Photo…
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| Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced ’selectively’Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA # Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced ’selectively’ Author of the article: Published Jan 15, 2024 • Last updated Jan 15, 2024 • 2 minute read Protesters attend a rally in support of Palestine in Toronto, on Sunday Jan. 14, 2024. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey /The Canadian Press ## Article content A group organizing pro-Palestinian protests is alleging Toronto police “selectively” enforced a ban on demonstrations at a highway overpass over the weekend. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not…
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| Harry Rakowski: Weaponized plagiarism another unwanted escalation of culture warBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Harry Rakowski: Weaponized plagiarism another unwanted escalation of culture war Allegations like those faced by Neri Oxman, Harvard’s Claudine Gay should be taken seriously and ensure due process Published Jan 15, 2024 • Last updated Jan 15, 2024 • 4 minute read Then-Edgerley Family Dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay addresses an audience during commencement ceremonies, May 25, 2023, on the school’s campus in Cambridge, Mass. Gay, Harvard University’s president, resigned Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, amid plagiarism accusations and…
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| How to Make Art in a Time of War?What can art offer in times of conflict? The question arose with startling timeliness when _The Runner_ , a much- awarded production from Toronto playwright Christopher Morris and Human Cargo Theatre company, which follows the story of an Orthodox Jewish man whose life is changed when he provides medical care for a young woman accused of stabbing an Israeli soldier, was cancelled at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria earlier this month. The decision came about after pressure from different community organizations, duelling petitions and a fraught community meeting in December….
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| In today’s letters to the editor: the economy; immigration; freedom of speech on campuses; EVs; the PGA and LIV Golf### Uncharted Re “2024 in charts: Experts predict what’s to come for housing, jobs, wages, interest rates and more” (Report on Business, Jan. 13): After reading this, I was left wondering how many politicians have an economic view anywhere close to as complex or nuanced as that presented here. I suspect most are only interested in one chart: poll results or, even worse, poll results for one geographic area or demographic in our enormous and diverse country. **George Olsen** _Calgary_ ### Immigration issues Re “The Liberals’ half-measures won’t fix a…
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| JOCELYNE LLOYD: Change the name of Confederation BridgeSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS Nearly 30 years ago, a panel led by a former Prince Edward Island premier, Alex Campbell, submitted a shortlist of three names for the span that was then under construction over the Northumberland Strait. The list included the prosaic Northumberland Strait Bridge, as well as the name it would end up bearing, Confederation Bridge. Campbell’s pick of the three (and mine) was Abegweit Crossing. Abegweit is the anglicized version of the Mi’kmaq word Epekwitk, which means “cradled on the waves.” The federal government ended…
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| Jordan Peterson: Bureaucrats will rue the day they tried to shut me upBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Jordan Peterson: Bureaucrats will rue the day they tried to shut me up The petty tyrants at the College of Psychologists of Ontario have no right to force me into re-education Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 6 days ago • 9 minute read Jordan Peterson ## Article content In November 2022, the administrative board that regulates the conduct of psychologists (and much more than that, it turns out) decided that my political views were a disgrace to my profession, that of…
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| Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifiesBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Politics 3. News # Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies Author of the article: Associated Press Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister And Jake Offenhartz Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 6 days ago • 6 minute read Former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll (C) arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York on January 17, 2024 for the second defamation trial against former US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump. Carroll is…
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| LILLEY: Peterson court decision impacts freedom of expression for allBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ontario 2. Columnists 3. Canada # LILLEY: Peterson court decision impacts freedom of expression for all Half-baked court decision against Peterson upheld as appeals court refuses to hear case. Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 6 days ago • 3 minute read Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson addresses the 5th Demographic Summit in the Fine Arts Museum in Budapest on September 14, 2023. ( ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images) ## Article content…
Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, winnipegsun.com, edmontonsun.com,
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| Letters, Jan 21: Hail to the police chiefBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Letters 2. Editorials # Letters, Jan 21: Hail to the police chief Published Jan 21, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee takes part in a press conference where the Province announced targeted supports to help people staying in homeless encampments, in Edmonton Wednesday January Jan. 17, 2024. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia ## Article content ## MCFEE’S THE MAN Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS…
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| Letters: B.C. pushing addiction rather than treatmentBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment 2. Letters # Letters: B.C. pushing addiction rather than treatment Readers discuss addiction-enabling government policies, the weaponization of protests, DEI hypocrisy, and more Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 week ago • 4 minute read A drug user slumps in a back lane in Vancouver in a file photo from May 31, 2022. British Columbia decriminalized hard drugs for personal consumption on Jan. 31, 2023. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / Postmedia News Service ## Article content ## Does the government want us…
Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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| Loblaw’s elimination of 50% discounts matches other grocers, experts sayBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Retail & Marketing 2. News # Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert Still, experts question the timing of the move Author of the article: The Canadian Press Rosa Saba Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read An expert in Canadian competition says Loblaw’s move to reduce discounts on its last-day sale items is highly unlikely to be evidence of collusion in the grocery industry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto. Photo by…
Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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| Mischief charge withdrawn in Ambassador Bridge blockade caseAnother protester who had been facing charges of mischief and disobeying a court order related to the Ambassador Bridge blockade in 2022 had charges withdrawn last week, The Democracy Fund says. The charges against the man were withdrawn under the « alternative measures » process, which does not result in a determination of guilt, but does require an acknowledgement of responsibility. The individual made a $500 donation to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, according to a media statement released by The Democracy Fund. The Democracy Fund is a charity founded in 2021 that…
Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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| Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goalSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Elon Musk has said a report that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has secured $500 million in commitments from investors toward a $1 billion goal is inaccurate. « This is simply not accurate, » he said in a reply to a user post about the Bloomberg article on social media platform X. The artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI is discussing a valuation of $15 billion to $20 billion, though terms could still change in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with…
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| Non-Public Funds workers take to the picket lines on MondayBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News # Non-Public Funds workers take to the picket lines on Monday Without a contract since 2022, members took part in strike votes from Nov. 20 to Dec. 14. Get the latest from Catherine Morrison straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jan 15, 2024 • 4 minute read Staff of the Non-Public Funds on strike on Labelle Street on Monday. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia ## Article content Almost 500 Non-Public Funds workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) made their way…
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| OPINION: The executive branch is deliberately failing AmericansBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # OPINION: The executive branch is deliberately failing Americans Published Jan 15, 2024 • 3 minute read U.S. President Joe Biden volunteers at Philabundance, a hunger relief organization, to mark Martin Luther King, Jr., day, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. Photo by Evan Vucci /AP Photo ## Article content The president of the United States is the head of the executive branch of the federal government. Among that branch’s responsibilities is law enforcement; this is why the president takes the oath of office to…
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| Picturesque Quebec village of Ste-Petronille embroiled in legal controversyBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Picturesque Quebec village of Ste-Petronille embroiled in legal controversy Municipality sent threatening notices to almost one-tenth of residents and the local newspaper after they questioned hiring of town manager Author of the article: The Canadian Press Thomas MacDonald Published Jan 20, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read The charming village of Ste-Pétronille, Que., is used to receiving attention from outsiders, but usually only of the tourist variety. Photo by Jacques Boissinot /The Canadian Press ## Article content…
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| Presidential hopeful Baswedan says Indonesia’s democracy is declining and pledges changeBANDAR LAMPUNG, Indonesia (AP) — A former Jakarta governor seeking Indonesia’s presidency said democracy is declining in the country and pledged to make changes to get it back on track. Anies Baswedan said in an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday that concerns about neutrality in the current government and the institution arose when the frontrunner in the presidential race, Prabowo Subianto, picked the son of the current president as his running mate. The issue of neutrality has not existed in Indonesia’s elections since the fall of dictator Suharto…
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| Prominent Ukrainian journalist says unknown intruders tried to storm his homeSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Corrects name of Telegram channel in paragraph 11) By Max Hunder (Reuters) -A prominent Ukrainian investigative journalist who has frequently criticised senior government officials said on Monday that his home was visited by unidentified men who tried to break down his door and demand that he join the army. The journalist, Yuriy Nikolov, said he did not know who was responsible and that only his mother had been at home during the incident in Kyiv on Sunday as he had been at a friend’s…
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| Province invests nearly $2M to help prevent hate crimes in OntarioThe provincial government announced that it’s investing nearly $2 million to help combat an increase in hate crimes being experienced across Ontario. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said $1.7 million will be delivered over two years through the Safer and Vital Communities Grant program as part of the province’s plan to promote safe and inclusive communities. According to data compiled by the government, in 2022, there were just over 1,700 incidents of police-reported hate crimes — an almost 20 per cent increase from 2021. “Acts that incite hatred, fear and intimidation…
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| Quebec village sends threatening legal notices to nearly one-tenth of its populationThe village of Ste-Pétronille, Que., is used to receiving attention from outsiders. Tourists flock to the hamlet at the tip of picturesque Orleans Island to see its French colonial architecture and enjoy views of the Quebec City skyline across the St. Lawrence River. But since the hiring of its town manager, the allure of Ste-Pétronille has recently given way to intrigue. The resulting controversy has rocked the settlement of just over 1,000 residents and led the municipality to send threatening legal notices to almost one-tenth of residents — as well…
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| Russell Salvatore, business partner sued for alleged …BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Russell Salvatore and his business partner Mark Jerge are being sued in relation to alleged COVID-19 violations. The lawsuit, filed by The Coppola Firm, claims that the former head of maintenance for Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More and Salvatore’s Grand Hotel was unjustly fired. According to The Coppola Firm, the maintenance worker objected to working alongside Jerge, whom Coppola says remained on site even after testing positive for COVID-19. Coppola goes on to say that after the worker raised concerns about himself, his co-workers and customers,…
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| Russia considers property confiscations for those convicted of discrediting armyBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Russia considers property confiscations for those convicted of discrediting army Author of the article: Published Jan 20, 2024 • 1 minute read Vyacheslav Volodin attends a session at the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament in Moscow, on Oct. 18, 2023. Photo by State Duma, Lower House of Russian Parliament /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ## Article content Russia’s parliament will consider a law allowing for the confiscation of money, valuables, and other property from those deemed to spread “deliberately false information” about…
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| Russia to consider law on property confiscation for ‘fakes’ about armySTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian lawmakers have prepared a bill allowing for the confiscation of money and property from people who spread « deliberately false information » about the country’s armed forces, a senior member of parliament said on Saturday. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma, said the measure would also apply to those found guilty of what he described as other forms of betrayal. These included « discrediting » the armed forces, calling for sanctions against Russia or inciting extremist activity. « Everyone who tries to destroy Russia,…
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| STRIKE ACTION: Non-Public Funds workers demand fair contract agreementBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ottawa 2. News 3. Canada # STRIKE ACTION: Non-Public Funds workers demand fair contract agreement Without a contract since 2022, members took part in strike votes from Nov. 20 to Dec. 14. Get the latest from Catherine Morrison straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jan 15, 2024 • 4 minute read Staff of the Non-Public Funds on strike on Labelle Street on Monday. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia ## Article content Almost 500 Non-Public Funds workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)…
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| Sami rights activists in Norway charged over protests against wind farm affecting reindeer herdingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Some 20 activists have been charged after they blocked several entrances to Norwegian government offices over a wind farm that they say hinders the rights of the Sami Indigenous people to raise reindeer, their lawyer said Friday. The exact charge was not known. The VG newspaper said they were charged because they did not accept the fines they had been given after having been forcefully removed by police. They face trial in March in Oslo. At the center of the dispute are the 151 turbines of…
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| School board upholds Code of Conduct sanctions against trustee Nili Kaplan-MyrthBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ottawa 2. News # School board upholds Code of Conduct sanctions against trustee Nili Kaplan- Myrth Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth appealed a Dec. 19 board vote. Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 4 minute read Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth. Photo by Jean Levac /POSTMEDIA ## Article content Trustees at Ottawa’s largest school board have voted unanimously to uphold a breach of Code of Conduct decision against a fellow trustee. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not…
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| Sundance slasher ‘In A Violent Nature’ puts northern Ontario front and centreCanadian director Chris Nash says the rugged wilds of northern Ontario are a main character in his Sundance horror film, “In A Violent Nature.” The ambient slasher follows Johnny, an unforgiving, undead monster, as he trudges through the woods and systematically slaughters a group of camping teens who stole a locket from his resting grounds. “In A Violent Nature,” which is set to debut Monday in the Midnight program of the Sundance Film Festival, has no protagonists. Everything is shown from Johnny’s perspective. But Nash says the film’s eerie, arboreal…
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| Texas AG Paxton won’t contest facts of whistleblower lawsuit central to his 2023 impeachmentAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to end a whistleblower lawsuit by former top staff members on Thursday, announcing his agency would not contest the facts of the case and would accept any judgement. The lawsuit was brought by a group of former top deputies. They alleged they were improperly fired for reporting Paxton to the FBI on claims he was misusing his office to protect a friend and campaign donor, who in turn was helping Paxton conceal an extramarital affair. The allegations in the lawsuit…
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| Texas prosecutor convenes grand jury to investigate Uvalde shooting, multiple media reportUVALDE, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting, multiple media reported Friday, as families of the 19 children and two teachers killed continued their calls for criminal charges against officers involved in the hesitant and haphazard police response to the massacre. Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell told the San Antonio Express-News that a grand jury will review evidence related to the Robb Elementary School shooting on May 24, 2022. She did not disclose what the grand jury will focus…
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| The Baltimore Sun is returning to local ownership – with a buyer who has made his politics clearA local buyer taking over a struggling newspaper in the 21st century is normally cause for some celebration. But The Baltimore Sun’s newly announced owner has a very specific political background, and some are concerned about what the 187-year-old publication could become. David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes, has bought Baltimore Sun Media from the investment firm Alden Global Capital. The purchase price was not disclosed. Smith met with employees of The Sun on Tuesday to talk about his…
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| The CBC Arts trend forecast: your guide to what’s in for 20242024 will be the year of Furiosa, craft, all things analog … and the Hamburglar? (Illustration: CBC Arts; Photos: Kablusiak and Norberg Hall, Jana Chytilova/Getty Images, Warner Bros., Canva) From big events and breakout stars to the vibes that’ll define the year: what are people going to be talking about in 2024? CBC Arts put that question to some of Canada’s top artists and creatives earlier this month, and they answered the call. From Vancouver to Yellowknife, Edmonton to Halifax, our crew of trend forecasters includes artists who make work…
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| Think twice before snapping a photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail timeLAS VEGAS (AP) — Standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors often pause to take photos amid the glittery casino lights or to watch street performers. Violators of the ordinance that took effect Tuesday could face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. Clark County commissioners voted unanimously this month to approve the measure prohibiting people from “stopping, standing or engaging in an activity that causes another person to stop” on Strip pedestrian bridges. That also includes up…
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| Thousands rally in Serbia to protest election outcomeSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS BELGRADE (Reuters) – Thousands of opposition supporters rallied peacefully in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Tuesday in an anti-government protest to demand the annulment of last month’s elections, which were described by international observers as unfair. The populist ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won 46.72% of the votes in the snap parliamentary and local elections. But an international monitoring mission said the SNS gained an unfair advantage through media bias, the improper influence of President Aleksandar Vucic, and voting irregularities such as vote-buying. Vucic…
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| Today’s letters: Why the secrecy about problems at Pinecrest School?Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Letters # Today’s letters: Why the secrecy about problems at Pinecrest School? Tuesday, Jan. 16: What’s going on there has all the appearances of a cover-up, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com Published Jan 16, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read Pinecrest Public School: The public is entitled to know what’s happening. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIA Article content This type of coverage validates our Ottawa Citizen subscription and is a good example of…
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| Tom Mulcair: Our universities are the light of the world. Stop selling them shortImmigration Minister Marc Miller was refreshingly candid in assessing the current situation for foreign students in Canada, calling it “out of control” and “disconcerting.” I’m not sure everyone in the PMO was thrilled with his remarks. The Liberals are now in their ninth year in power and Miller’s broadside could only have been aimed at his own government. It has to be acknowledged that Miller was not only courageous, he was spot on and deserves a medal for his forthrightness. Canadian universities are sorely underfunded. Some have fairly large endowments…
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| Top 10 education resolutions for 2024Opinion Colleen Dawson, Samir Hathout and Ee-Seul Yoon As we begin 2024, it’s essential to reflect on the events that shaped education in 2023, in order to envision what to prioritize. Reflective practice is fundamental to meeting the diverse needs of all in the public education system and supporting public education as a common good. In 2023, we observed both local and national issues impacting Manitoba classrooms. Nationally, those included the resurgence of far-right fascist politics, debates on issues of parental rights, book bans and the war between Palestine and…
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| Trump sex abuse accuser E. Jean Carroll testifies the ex-president shattered her reputationBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies Author of the article: Associated Press Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister And Jake Offenhartz Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 4 days ago • 6 minute read Former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll (C) arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York on January 17, 2024 for the second defamation trial against former US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump. Carroll is seeking more than $10…
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| Trump tells judge he would ‘love’ threatened removal from E. Jean Carroll trialDonald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his Manhattan civil trial Wednesday after he repeatedly ignored a warning to keep quiet while writer E. Jean Carroll testified that he shattered her reputation after she accused him of sexual abuse. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan told the former president that his right to be present at the trial will be revoked if he remains disruptive. After an initial warning, Carroll’s lawyer said Trump could still be heard making remarks to his lawyers, including “it is a witch hunt” and “it really is…
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| Trump warned to keep his voice down, threatened with expulsion as E. Jean Carroll testifiesBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # ‘Obviously not impartial’: Trump rips judge on social media after being told to keep his voice down as E. Jean Carroll testifies In a Truth Social post, Trump described the Bill Clinton appointee as ‘seething and hostile,’ and ‘abusive, rude, and obviously not impartial’ Author of the article: The Associated Press Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister And Jake Offenhartz Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 week ago • 6 minute read Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower for Manhattan federal court for the…
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| Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned filmKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The director and producer of a banned Malaysian film that explores the afterlife were charged Wednesday with offending the religious feelings of others in a rare criminal prosecution of filmmakers, slammed by critics as an attack on freedom of expression. Mohamad Khairianwar Jailani, the director and co-scriptwriter of “Mentega Terbang,” and producer Tan Meng Kheng pleaded not guilty to having a “deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of others” through the independent, low-budget film. If found guilty, they could face up to a year…
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| U of R investigating around 50 alleged cases of academic misconduct among nursing studentsThe University of Regina is investigating approximately 50 alleged cases of academic misconduct involving nursing students. A spokesperson for the university confirmed the investigations are all tied to final exams taken in December 2023 by students in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science Nursing program, which is jointly delivered by the University of Regina (U of R) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. « We can confirm that some of the investigations have determined that academic misconduct did occur, while others resulted in a determination that there was inadequate evidence to support a finding…
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| U.S. says commitment to Taiwan ‘rock solid’, looks forward to continuitySTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS TAIPEI (Reuters) – The United States looks forward to continuity in the Taiwan-U.S. relationship under the new Taiwanese administration and the U.S. commitment to the island is « rock solid », a former senior U.S. official told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday. Lai Ching-te from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the presidential election on Saturday as expected and will take office on May 20. In a show of support for the government, a senior administration official said last week that President Joe Biden…
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| UFC 297 headliner Sean Strickland gets ‘emotional’ after being gifted golden gunBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports # UFC 297 headliner Sean Strickland gets ‘emotional’ after being gifted golden gun Published Jan 16, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 2 minute read UFC champion Sean Strickland was gifted a golden gun by his manager. YouTube ## Article content It was nearly enough to make a champion fighter cry. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland admitted that he felt “a little emotional” after being given a custom rifle by his manager recently. Article content Strickland, who is headlining UFC 297 this Saturday…
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| US SEC willing to delay Terraform Labs trial for Do Kwon’s extraditionSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to delay a civil trial against Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon for allegedly orchestrating a $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud, so that Kwon can be extradited and attend. In a Monday filing in Manhattan federal court, the SEC said a « modest » adjournment of the Jan. 29 trial was justified, based on statements from Kwon’s lawyer that Kwon wanted to attend, agreed to extradition from Montenegro, and could be in the…
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| US Supreme Court rejects Alaska’s bid to let state workers avoid union duesSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away Alaska’s bid to revive a Republican-backed policy to make it easier for state workers to opt out of paying union dues in the latest case aimed at limiting the influence of unions representing public-sector employees. The justices declined to hear the state’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that found that a union’s collecting of dues from public employees who it represents without receiving their explicit written consent did not violate their free…
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| Utah Legislature to revise social media limits for youth as it navigates multiple lawsuitsSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican legislative leaders took aim at social media companies on the opening day of the state’s 2024 legislative session, pledging to reinforce laws they passed last year to require parental permission for kids to access social media apps. The two laws, signed last March by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, have been hit with multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. They require age verification for anyone in the state who wants to create a social media account, which critics say could compromise users’ data security. The…
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| Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after a scathing Justice Department reportUVALDE, Texas (AP) — Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a scathing Justice Department report again laid bare numerous failures by police during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history. “I’m very surprised that no one has ended up in prison,” said Velma Lisa Duran, whose sister Irma Garcia was one of the two teachers killed in the May 24, 2002, shooting. “It’s sort of a slap in the face that all we get…
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| Uvalde families renew demands for police to face …UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a scathing Justice Department report again laid bare numerous failures by police during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history. “I’m very surprised that no one has ended up in prison,” said Velma Lisa Duran, whose sister Irma Garcia was one of the two teachers killed in the May 24, 2002, shooting. “It’s sort of a slap in the face that all we get…
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| VEZINA: These terrorist entities don’t deserve the support of CanadiansBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # VEZINA: These terrorist entities don’t deserve the support of Canadians It is the responsibility of those individuals to be aware of the causes and activities they are supporting Published Jan 16, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read A Hamas flag was paraded at a pro-Palestinian protest in October 2023 in Toronto. Photo by Supplied /Toronto Sun ## Article content The right to protest does not mean anyone can protest about anything, at anytime, anywhere, by any method. Advertisement 2…
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| Vancouver college becomes first B.C. school to sign pledge banning NDAs in abuse casesA small private college in Vancouver has become the first post-secondary institution in B.C. to sign a pledge explicitly banning the use of non- disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of abuse and harassment, and advocates are hoping it’s the start of a wider trend. The board at Columbia College, a non-profit school that has offered university transfer courses to local and international students since 1936, voted in December to sign the _Can’t Buy My Silence pledge_. The pledge vows the college will not use NDAs to settle claims of sexual…
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| Vancouver’s PuSh Festival has a new nickname: The Push Over FestivalOpen this photo in gallery: Playwright Christopher Morris performs during a production of his play, The Runner, at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.Dylan Hewlett/The Canadian Press For years, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has been a highlight of Vancouver’s arts scene. I once called it a “beacon of avant-garde light in the dead of winter.” I won’t be calling it that any more. The festival has now added to the darkness of this already tragic, oppressive season. Last week, PuSh decided to cancel its planned performances of the Canadian…
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| Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ communityMEXICO CITY – Authorities in Mexico said at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups were investigating two additional such cases. The slayings marked a violent start to the year in a country where the LGBTQ+ community is often targeted. The latest death came on Sunday, when transgender activist and politician Samantha Gomez Fonseca was shot multiple times and slain inside a car in the south of Mexico City, according to local prosecutors. The killings spurred outrage among members of the…
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| We could see the world’s 1st trillionaire in the next decade. Here are some of today’s richest 1%Open this photo in gallery: Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, middle, watches a match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament on March 18, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif.Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press The world might see its first trillionaire sooner than you think. And that puts a spotlight on today’s richest 1%. In an annual assessment of global inequalities published earlier this week, Oxfam International said the first trillionaire could emerge within the next decade – as the anti-poverty organization pointed to the growing wealth gap that skyrocketed globally during…
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| Who are some of the richest 1%?NEW YORK (AP) — The world might see its first trillionaire sooner than you think. And that puts a spotlight on today’s richest 1%. In an annual assessment of global inequalities published earlier this week, Oxfam International said the first trillionaire could emerge within the next decade — as the anti-poverty organization pointed to the growing wealth gap that skyrocketed globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the findings, Oxfam highlighted how the personal fortunes of the world’s five richest people — Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault and his family…
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| Why X is full of ads spouting false claims about CTV chef Mary BergBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Culture 3. Celebrity 4. Canada # Why X is full of ads spouting false claims about CTV chef Mary Berg The Master Chef winner and host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg is being targeted by fake crypto ads accusing her of unknown crimes Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 6 days ago • 2 minute read Mary Berg, The winner of MasterChef Canada season three, and the star of Mary’s Kitchen Crush. Photo by VALERY HACHE /AFP via Getty Images _Reviews…
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| Why weird ads about Sophie Trudeau, Howie Mandel — and Mary Berg — mean we’re in trouble onlineIf you’ve been idling away your life on social media recently, you could be forgiven for thinking that something had turned rotten among the ranks of affable Canadian celebrities. Most recently, it’s been Mary Berg, the redheaded insurance broker-turned- celebrity chef from Pickering who has appeared in a spate of social media posts with a red « Breaking News » banner. Already a Subscriber? Sign in The posts trumpet the « global scandal » provoked by her « on-air remarks » before declaring her career « over. » But if not Berg, it was Toronto-born Howie Mandel seemingly…
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| Why you don’t want to be a university presidentIn 1969, McGill University invited a reporter from The Chronicle of Higher Education who had covered the student revolt in American universities to come to Montreal in the hope he would offer comparisons that might soothe upset alumni at a major annual fundraising dinner. Working then for the alumni association, I spent the day prior to the dinner introducing him to various student leaders, including the three Marxists who had won the top posts in the student association elections. “If I were offered the role of principal of McGill University…
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| William Watson: From encampments to protests, public spaces shouldn’t be privatizedBreadcrumb Trail Links 1. FP Comment # William Watson: From encampments to protests, public spaces shouldn’t be privatized People shouldn’t be allowed to take over parks and public thoroughfares, depriving others of their use Published Jan 18, 2024 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute read The Avenue Road bridge over Highway 401 in North York has proved to be a popular demonstration spot for Pro-Palestinian protesters, prompting police to close the bridge to traffic and leaving area residents to find alternate routes on and off the highway….
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| YOU SAID IT: Who would replace him?Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Letters # YOU SAID IT: Who would replace him? Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Jan 19, 2024 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /THE CANADIAN PRESS ## Article content #### **WHO WOULD REPLACE HIM?** Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR…
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| YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group saysSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – YouTube is making millions of dollars a year from advertising on channels that make false claims about climate change because content creators are using new tactics that evade the social media platform’s policies to combat misinformation, according to a report published on Tuesday. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) used artificial intelligence to review transcripts from 12,058 videos from the past six years on 96 of Alphabet Inc’s YouTube channels. The channels promoted content that undermines the scientific consensus on climate…
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| ‘Cash Cows’ and Cheap Labour: The Plight of International StudentsMelissa Chirino remembers the recruiters who came to her high school in the Caribbean island country Curaçao, extolling the benefits of studying in Canada. “They tell you it’s way, way more affordable than anything else,” Chirino said. But when Chirino began her studies at Douglas College, she spent a year in a homestay before she could find a place she could afford. School recruiters paint an inaccurate picture of studying in Canada, she said. “I think the reality of what it is to come and study here as compared to…
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| Politique municipale. La Ville d’Edmonton veut empêcher l’usage d’amplificateurs sonores dans l’espace public.La capitale de l’Alberta veut interdire l’utilisation d’amplificateurs sonores sans permission. Le non-respect de cette interdiction pourrait entraîner une amende de 250 $. La Ville d’Edmonton précise ne pas vouloir « encadrer le fait de chanter, faire de la musique ou prêcher, mais [souhaite] restreindre l’usage d’appareils qui amplifient le son ». ## Garantir l’équilibre des expressions Jusqu’à présent, l’usage d’amplificateurs sonores, notamment les mégaphones, n’est pas réglementé par la Ville et cela a déjà entraîné un flou pour la police. En 2019, le prédicateur Dale Malayko avait écopé d’une contravention pour…
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| Sports de combat. Sean Strickland tient des propos controversés sur le Canada et les communautés LGBTQ+.Le champion de l’Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Sean Strickland s’en est pris au Canada, au premier ministre Justin Trudeau et à et la communauté LGBTQ+ lors d’une conférence de presse tenue à l’approche de son combat pour le UFC 297 à Toronto. « D’abord bienvenue à Toronto, c’est génial », a commencé un journaliste dans la salle de conférence. Alors qu’il allait poser sa question, Sean Strickland l’a interrompu pour lui demander s’il était canadien, ce à quoi le journaliste a acquiescé. Sean Strickland a poursuivi en lui demandant s’il votait pour…
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