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Observatoire de la liberté d’expression
Période: 9 juin au 15 juin 2024
Nombre d’articles: 256
Région: Québec
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Action collective sur les abus au hockey junior
Deux mois après que la Cour supérieure eut autorisé une demande d’action collective déposée par d’ex-hockeyeurs afin d’obtenir réparation pour des sévices subis dans les rangs juniors, les parties visées tenteront d’interjeter appel. Publié à 11h43 Mis à jour à 13h09 _La Presse_ a appris que la Ligue canadienne de hockey, la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Québec (LHJMQ) ainsi que les 18 équipes qui la composent s’adresseront à la Cour d’appel, la semaine prochaine, dans le but d’obtenir l’autorisation de contester le jugement initial. Le 10 avril dernier, le… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Afficher ses couleurs en temps de conflit
L’un est allé jusqu’à peindre son garage aux couleurs du drapeau palestinien, l’autre se décrit comme un Juif sioniste sur les réseaux sociaux. Tous deux médecins, Ghassan Boubez et Lior Bibas ont des opinions diamétralement opposées sur le conflit israélo-palestinien. Mais ils sont animés du même désir d’exprimer leur identité. Nous les avons rencontrés. Publié à 0h51 Mis à jour à 6h00 ## Des drapeaux pour montrer qu’on existe En arrivant au domicile du Dr Ghassan Boubez, on comprend ce que signifie l’expression « afficher ses couleurs ». Sa porte… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Agir pour la sécurité des travailleurs routiers
**SENSIBILISATION. La première Semaine nationale de sensibilisation à la sécurité des travailleurs routiers se tient du 10 au 16 juin 2024 sur le thème « La protection des travailleurs de chantier, j’embarque ».** Elle souligne la nécessité de faire preuve de courtoisie, de vigilance et de prudence à l’égard des ouvriers des chantiers routiers. Elle vise également à accroître la bienveillance des usagers de la route envers les travailleurs routiers en général et à encourager le respect des règles aux abords des chantiers. La sécurité des travailleurs routiers est une… Apparaît sur: journalexpress.ca,
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Après son enquête sur Charkaoui, la GRC lance un débat sur l’incitation à la haine
La Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) affirme que les discours qui pourraient inciter à la haine sont en hausse au pays, et se demande si elle dispose des outils légaux nécessaires pour contrer la tendance. Au besoin, le ministre fédéral de la Justice, Arif Virani, a confié à Radio- Canada qu’il est ouvert à apporter des changements au Code criminel, selon les avis des experts qui participent au débat en cours sur cette question. Le dossier de l’incitation à la haine a pris de l’importance au cours des dernières semaines,… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Bilan policier à Mercier : Les agressions ou voies de fait en forte progression
VIDEO **Un élément qui ressort du bilan 2023 du Service de police de la Ville de Mercier est l’augmentation marquée du nombre d’agressions ou voies de fait commis en 2023. Cinquante et un en tout, en progression de 78 % par rapport à l’année précédente. Le directeur du poste, Sébastien Fournier, croit que la médiatisation de ces cas a contribué à augmenter le nombre de dénonciation.** «Je n’ai pas de raison exacte, mais je pense que les médias en ont parlé beaucoup et le monde est plus sensibilisé», a évoqué… Apparaît sur: cybersoleil.com,
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Bulletin de l’opposition
D’une grande efficacité à l’Assemblée nationale, André Fortin (Pontiac) a fait en direct et en présence du ministre de la Santé, Christian Dubé, une démonstration convaincante de la difficulté d’obtenir un rendez-vous avec un médecin de famille sur le site Rendez-vous santé Québec. **A** Depuis le début de la crise, Québec solidaire (QS) a mené la charge dans le dossier du logement. Christine Labrie (Sherbrooke) et Andrés Fontecilla (Laurier-Dorion) ont talonné la ministre responsable de l’Habitation, France- Élaine Duranceau, jusqu’à ce qu’elle accepte de présenter un projet de loi, adopté… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Campement propalestinien
(Montréal) L’Université McGill tente une nouvelle fois de convaincre les manifestants qui ont installé un campement propalestinien sur son campus il y a plus d’un mois et demi de plier bagage. Dans sa plus récente proposition envoyée aux militants, l’institution s’engage notamment à « examiner » sa participation dans des entités qui tirent la majeure partie de leurs revenus de la production d’armes militaires. Les tentes des manifestants sont installées sur le campus de McGill depuis la fin avril, mais la tension s’est accentuée la semaine dernière, lorsque certains militants… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca,
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Carte blanche à Stéphane Dompierre
Avec leur plume unique et leur sensibilité propre, des artistes nous présentent leur vision du monde. Cette semaine, nous donnons carte blanche à l’auteur et éditeur Stéphane Dompierre. Publié à 1h50 Mis à jour à 9h00 Stéphane Dompierre Collaboration spéciale L’autre jour, dans un lancement de livre, un gars me parlait, convaincu que sa conversation à sens unique m’intéressait. Sans doute que mon air songeur l’a berné. J’avais l’air de trouver ses paroles profondes, mais j’étais plutôt occupé à me poser mille questions. Est-ce que cette personne est consciente que… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Climat de travail toxique à l’Enfant-Jésus: démissions en bloc
**Dans Bouchard en parle, Philippe aborde le climat de travail toxique à l’urgence de l’Hôpital l’Enfant-Jésus de Québec.** Des préposés aux bénéficiaires sont impliqués dans des plaintes pour harcèlement et intimidation. Ces plaintes incluent des menaces de mort et des vidéos diffamatoires sur Snapchat. Malgré une politique de tolérance zéro du CHU de Québec, les employés se sentent découragés à porter plainte en raison de l’inaction des supérieurs et des longs délais de traitement des plaintes. Cette situation a mené à des démissions et augmente la pénurie de personnel dans… Apparaît sur: fm93.com,
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Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes : les travaux d’agrandissement débutent
Guillaume-Olivier Choquette, directeur général, et plusieurs membres et partenaires de la communauté du Collège,. (Photo: Gracieuseté) **La première pelletée de terre des travaux d’agrandissement du Collège Notre- Dame-de-Lourdes a marqué le début du chantier, ce 5 juin.** Grâce à un investissement de 7,5 M$, un gymnase supplémentaire comprenant des gradins rétractables, une fenestration abondante et des planchers de bois franc sera construit.. Le nouveau bloc sportif abritera une vaste salle d’entraînement lumineuse et une nouvelle salle de danse agrandie. La nouvelle section accueillera aussi une salle multifonctionnelle, notamment pour la… Apparaît sur: lecourrierdusud.ca,
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Comment repérer un lieu de travail toxique?
Avant d’accepter un emploi, plusieurs signes indiquent que la culture du lieu de travail est toxique. (Photo: 123RF) **L’enthousiasme suscité par le début d’un nouvel emploi peut rapidement s’atténuer une fois que des signes indiquent que la culture du lieu de travail est toxique.** Sara McCullough se souvient de son excitation à l’idée de commencer un nouvel emploi. Ce sentiment s’est estompé et s’est transformé en désarroi avec le temps. Les problèmes se sont accumulés, mais le pire est survenu lorsque sa supérieure lui a dit qu’elle n’atteignait pas ses… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com,
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Contrer l’intimidation par les arts
**Le Marie-Terre s’est donné pour mission de soutenir les causes sociales grâce aux arts! Pour son plus récent projet « L’espoir, c’est moi », l’organisme contribue à sensibiliser des milliers de jeunes aux conséquences de l’intimidation.** En s’inspirant de l’histoire du livre Des drapeaux porteurs d’espoir, écrit par Marie-Soleil Roy et illustré par Annie Carla Di Lalla, et dans le cadre d’ateliers artistiques offerts aux quatre coins de Lanaudière, plus de 800 élèves de 4e, 5e et 6e année ont pu créer un drapeau orné de poésie et de dessins…. Apparaît sur: lejournaldejoliette.ca,
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Dans le calepin : retour sur le « Combine » (la suite)
BUFFALO – Assis sur son tabouret, les joues rougies par l’effort que viennent de lui demander les épreuves physiques sur lesquelles se conclut chaque année le camp d’évaluation des espoirs de la LNH, Dean Letourneau a l’air du gentil voisin qui vous ramène votre bac à compost ou qui offre d’aller promener votre chien. « Dès que je saute sur la glace, on dirait que je change de personnalité. Je ne suis pas aussi gentil quand je joue au hockey », assure-t-il. À 6 pieds 7 pouces, Letourneau est considéré… Apparaît sur: rds.ca,
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De bleu, de blanc, de rouge et de passion
Une baguette traîne au sol, devant le stade, autour des pieds de dizaines de milliers de partisans des Bleus. Oui, nous sommes bel et bien en France. Publié à 2h29 Mis à jour à 7h00 Il n’y avait pas de doute à avoir de toute façon. Les 40 000 fans du Tricolore (pas lui, l’autre) avaient déjà bien commencé à converger vers le stade Matmut Atlantique de Bordeaux, deux bonnes heures avant le match de préparation opposant le Canada à la France. Le tramway était bondé de bleu, de blanc,… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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De l’incivilité aux Communes
« Cinglé ! » « Incompétent ! » « Marionnette ! » Les écarts de langage ont été légion ces derniers mois aux Communes. Les conservateurs de Pierre Poilievre, en particulier, en font leurs choux gras sur les réseaux sociaux. Est-ce que c’était mieux dans le temps ? Est-ce moins prononcé ailleurs ? Et puis, les gens aiment-ils la chicane ? Décryptage préestival. Publié à 1h13 Mis à jour à 5h00 ## De la télévision aux réseaux sociaux Dès le premier jour où les caméras de télévision ont fait leur… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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De l’élite à la méritocratie
Si vous demandez à un étudiant au MBA, à un conseiller pédagogique ou à l’internet comment entrer au cabinet-conseil McKinsey, la réponse comprendra sans doute une liste d’« écoles cibles » prestigieuses où McKinsey a toujours recruté. Aux États-Unis, c’est souvent Harvard, Yale et Stanford. Publié à 1h13 Mis à jour à 12h00 Sarah Kessler The New York Times Mais de nos jours, McKinsey voit plus large. « L’exceptionnel peut venir de n’importe où », peut-on lire sur son site de recrutement, qui ajoute : « Nous embauchons des personnes,… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Des journalistes américains placés sur la ligne de front de la démocratie
Quand elle se souvient de cette journée de juillet 2023, la journaliste Doni Chamberlain semble en être encore ébranlée. « On m’a expulsée avec force et violence d’une réunion publique parce que les participants ne voulaient pas que je rapporte leurs propos », raconte-t-elle, assise dans le salon de sa résidence de Redding, siège du comté de Shasta, dans le nord de la Californie. Parmi eux se trouvait Chris Kelstrom, un des trois élus, fervents trumpistes et militants du Make America Great Again (MAGA) qui, depuis 2021, ont décroché une… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Des journalistes en environnement qu’on tente de réduire au silence
**Ce texte est tiré du Courrier de la planète. Pour vous abonner,** **cliquez ici.** Dans le monde, près de 4 journalistes sur 10 qui couvrent l’environnement et la crise climatique ont été victimes de menaces de toutes sortes en raison de leur travail, révèle un récent et détaillé rapport de chercheurs universitaires en Australie. Au Québec, les journalistes spécialisés consultés par _Le Devoir_ ne rapportent pas de menaces physiques, mais ils affirment recevoir leur lot de courriels harcelants et d’insultes sur les réseaux sociaux. Le rapport international révèle aussi que… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Des lectures et audiovisuels indispensables afin de saisir les enjeux politico-géostratégiques de la mafia néo-aristocratique mondialiste et ses complices antidémocratiques contre les États-Nations
# Des lectures et audiovisuels indispensables afin de saisir les enjeux politico-géostratégiques de la mafia néo-aristocratique mondialiste et ses complices antidémocratiques contre les États-Nations En prenant conscience de la connaissance, celle-ci nous rendra libres afin que la vérité soit révélée* **Quelques informations exhaustives concernant l’ <>; sur la destruction des États-Nations; au sujet des groupes mercenaires des mass médias; de la gauche antidémocratique en rapport à la débâcle du parti Renaissance au pouvoir en France de l’imposteur Emmanuel Macron aux élections européennes; ainsi que de la résurgence… Apparaît sur: vigile.quebec,
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Des manifestants pro-israéliens ont marché dans la Ville-Reine
TORONTO — Des milliers de personnes de la communauté juive de Toronto ont marché dimanche sur l’une des principales artères de la Ville-Reine pour manifester leur appui à Israël en présence d’une grande force policière et de contre-manifestants. L’United Jewish Appeal (UJA), une organisation philanthropique juive, a organisé sa cinquième «Marche avec Israël» annuelle. Le trajet de la manifestation s’étend sur une distance de cinq kilomètres dans le nord de la ville. Les manifestants ont brandi des drapeaux israéliens et des affiches représentant les personnes détenues en otage par le… Apparaît sur: journalleguide.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lerefletdulac.com, lecourriersud.com, leprogres.net, lhebdojournal.com,
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Des militaires cachés dans un camion d’aide : Opération meurtrière israélo-américaine à Nuseirat
Les forces terrestres israéliennes se sont cachées à l’intérieur d’un camion utilisé pour la livraison d’aide humanitaire afin d’infiltrer le camp de réfugiés de Nuseirat le 8 juin, perpétrant un nouveau massacre de plus de 200 Palestiniens. Des images diffusées par la chaîne de télévision _Al Jazeera_ montrent le camion à l’intérieur de Nuseirat, accompagné de chars blindés. _“Un camion est arrivé, transportant de l’aide humanitaire et des vêtements, et soudain 10 soldats en sont sortis et m’ont tiré dessus, une fois dans la poitrine et deux fois dans les… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca,
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Des résidents s’éclatent en dévoilant leur talent d’acteur
# Des résidents s’éclatent en dévoilant leur talent d’acteur ## Aux Jardins de la Rivière ©Photo Marie-Christine Gaudreau Le plaisir était au centre de cette belle aventure que fut la préparation d’une pièce de théâtre à la résidence Aux Jardins de la Rivière. ## **Il n’y a pas d’âge pour jouer ni même pour extérioriser la folie qui sommeille en soi. L’initiative de Diane Marinelli, résidente de la résidence pour aînés Aux Jardins de la Rivière, à L’Assomption, en est la preuve. Après des mois de travail, ses acolytes du… Apparaît sur: hebdorivenord.com,
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Des soldats nord-coréens ont brièvement franchi la frontière, tirs de sommation…
(Seoul) Des soldats nord-coréens ont brièvement franchi dimanche la frontière avec la Corée du Sud, dont les militaires ont effectué des tirs de sommation, a annoncé mardi l’état-major sud-coréen (JCS). « Des soldats nord-coréens travaillant à l’intérieur de la DMZ sur le front central ont brièvement franchi la ligne de démarcation militaire », a déclaré le JCS dans un communiqué, en faisant référence à la zone démilitarisée (DMZ) qui sépare les deux États ennemis depuis 1953. « Après que notre armée a diffusé des messages d’avertissement et effectué des tirs… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Des universités s’inquiètent du registre proposé par Ottawa sur l’influence étrangère
OTTAWA — Les principales universités de recherche du Canada préviennent que le projet de registre en matière d’influence étrangère pourrait avoir un effet pervers sur les partenariats internationaux, ce qui ferait perdre au Canada de belles occasions dans les secteurs de pointe. Le regroupement «U15 Canada» ajoute sa voix aux critiques qui exhortent les députés à adopter des modifications à ce registre, pièce maîtresse du projet de loi C-70 actuellement étudié par un comité de la Chambre des communes. Les membres du comité devront entamer lundi l’examen article par article… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, lapresse.ca, lactualite.com, canadafrancais.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, journalleguide.com, lanouvelle.net, lerefletdulac.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, granbyexpress.com, lecourriersud.com,
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Défense du français : des parents passent à l’offensive !
En février dernier, Jean-François Lisée lançait une petite bombe médiatique dans le Devoir en donnant parole à des parents, des enseignants et des élèves qui vivaient une situation d’ostracisme en tant que francophones dans certaines écoles de la région de Montréal. Le mépris allait jusqu’aux insultes et à l’intimidation de la part des certains allophones et, hélas ! de certains francophones colonisés ou anglicisés. Mais, c’est connu, le mépris peut réveiller la fierté qui dort chez ceux qui ont à cœur notre avenir. Des parents ont contacté d’autres parents et… Apparaît sur: courrierdeportneuf.com,
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Elon Musk poursuivi par des ingénieurs pour licenciement abusif
(San Francisco) Huit anciens ingénieurs de SpaceX ont déposé plainte mercredi contre l’entreprise aérospatiale et son patron, Elon Musk, pour avoir été licenciés de manière abusive, après avoir accusé la société de tolérer le harcèlement sexuel et certaines discriminations envers les femmes. Ces quatre hommes et quatre femmes assurent que le milliardaire américain controversé, également patron de Tesla et de X, a « personnellement ordonné » leur licenciement en 2022, après qu’ils aient préparé une lettre ouverte dénonçant ses commentaires déplacés sur les réseaux sociaux. La plainte, déposée devant un… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Emmanuel Macron appelle au rassemblement face aux «extrêmes»
Le président français Emmanuel Macron a appelé mercredi au rassemblement face aux « extrêmes » en vue des législatives qu’il a convoquées après la débâcle de son camp aux européennes et la victoire sans précédent de l’extrême droite. Pour sa première prise de parole publique depuis la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale dimanche, le chef de l’État a également mis en avant un besoin de « clarification » pour tenter de justifier cette décision qui a plongé le pays dans l’incertitude et fait imploser la droite républicaine autour d’une possible alliance… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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En Californie, Trumpisme autoritaire à petite échelle
Dans le comté de Shasta, au nord de la Californie, pour rencontrer un des élus du coin, il suffit de pousser la porte d’une armurerie de Redding, ville principale de cette région administrative rurale. Et ce, que l’on soit un citoyen, un fonctionnaire local, un lobbyiste ou même un journaliste. C’est là que Patrick Jones, représentant du quatrième district du comté au Conseil des superviseurs reçoit, au milieu de vitrines exposant ses Colt King Cobra, ses fusils à rafale à trois cartouches, ses Benelli Vinci semi- automatiques, ses Smith &… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Enseignement secondaire. Des jeunes de La Baie et d’Opitciwan en vedette dans un nouveau documentaire.
Une trentaine d’élèves de l’école secondaire des Grandes-Marées à La Baie et de l’école Mikisiw à Opitciwan sont en vedette dans _Rencontre sur glace_. Réalisé par la Boîte Rouge VIF, ce tout nouveau documentaire retrace l’échange culturel et sportif vécu par les jeunes des deux organisations en février dernier. Le coordonnateur du projet et enseignant à l’école secondaire des Grandes- Marées, Mathieu Tremblay a rapidement eu l’idée de réaliser un document visuel. « C’est un rêve que j’avais en tête depuis plusieurs années. J’avais vraiment envie de documenter quelque chose que… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Environ 10 % des 18-29 ans ont vécu une forme de violence dans une relation amoureuse
MONTRÉAL — Environ 10 % des jeunes de 18 à 29 ans qui, en 2021-2022, ont dit avoir été en relation intime, amoureuse ou en contact avec un ex-partenaire dans l’année précédente, ont subi une forme de violence durant cette période, selon de nouvelles données de l’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) Selon les résultats de l’Enquête québécoise sur la violence commise par des partenaires intimes, dévoilés lundi, 6 % de ceux ayant déclaré avoir été en relation l’année précédente ont subi de la violence psychologique, 3,6 % de… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, granbyexpress.com, lerefletdulac.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, journalleguide.com, canadafrancais.com, lanouvelle.net, leclaireurprogres.ca, ledevoir.com,
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Femme, mère et politicienne, une conciliation possible?
**SOCIÉTÉ. La conciliation entre vie professionnelle et vie familiale est un défi pour de nombreuses mères, et cela est particulièrement vrai pour celles qui se lancent en politique. Geneviève Rheault, conseillère municipale à Granby et mère de trois adolescents, ainsi qu’Andréanne Larouche, députée fédérale de -Shefford et mère d’une petite fille de deux ans, partagent leurs expériences.** L’Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) a créé en 2017 la Commission Femmes et gouvernance, présidée par la mairesse de Granby, Julie Bourdon. Son objectif est d’augmenter le nombre de femmes candidates et… Apparaît sur: granbyexpress.com,
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France : Macron veut un « sursaut » contre « les extrêmes »
Critiqué pour avoir dissous l’Assemblée nationale après la débâcle de son camp aux européennes, Emmanuel Macron a appelé à un « sursaut » face aux « extrêmes » alors que le principal parti de droite a exclu mercredi son chef, favorable à une alliance inédite avec l’extrême droite, une sanction rejetée par l’intéressé. Pour la première fois, le chef de l’État français a admis sa « responsabilité » dans l’échec de son camp, laminé dimanche par le Rassemblement national (RN, extrême droite), tout en refusant « l’esprit de défaite ». « Le sursaut, c’est pour… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Hausse de la violence auprès du personnel dans les écoles
# Hausse de la violence auprès du personnel dans les écoles Philippe Bessette | 12 juin 2024 **Un nouveau sondage sur la violence auprès du personnel de soutien scolaire fait réagir en Outaouais. C’est près d’un employé sur quatre qui dit vivre des situations de violence au travail.** C’est maintenant près d’un employé de soutien sur quatre dans les services scolaires des Draveurs et Portage-de-l’Outaouais qui mentionnent être victimes de violence au travail. Selon le syndicat, c’est un minimum de 800 employés du personnel de soutien qui ont démissionné de… Apparaît sur: tvagatineau.ca,
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Immobilier. Des locataires de Granby se disent victimes de harcèlement de la part de leur propriétaire.
Québec solidaire revient à la charge pour défendre des locataires de Granby qui se disent victimes de harcèlement de la part de leur propriétaire. Plusieurs de ces locataires ont manifesté mercredi matin devant leur immeuble. Le porte-parole de Québec solidaire en matière de logement et d’habitation, Andrés Fontecilla, était sur place. Selon les manifestants, des représentants du propriétaire seraient venus les voir à de nombreuses reprises pour leur faire signer un avis de résiliation de bail en raison de travaux majeurs prévus dans leur immeuble. Pas moins de 52 locataires… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Infolettre: Les vaccins COVID et l’augmentation de la surmortalité…
## **Sélection d’articles** _**Après trois ans de censure, les médias mainstream confirment aujourd’hui que « les vaccins COVID pourraient être responsables de l’augmentation de la surmortalité ».**_ _ParProf Michel Chossudovsky, 11 juin 2024_ **La vague de droite en Europe est une réaction à la soumission de l’UE à l’OTAN** _ParLucas Leiroz de Almeida, 11 juin 2024_ **Une nouvelle qui fait l’effet d’une bombe : L’ancien ministre japonais de l’intérieur présente ses excuses aux personnes non vaccinées : Vous aviez raison, les vaccins tuent des millions de personnes qui nous sont… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca,
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Inspecter les terrasses ou les HLM?
«Montréal vient de mettre en place son programme Propriétaire responsable. Cette année, les fonctionnaires municipaux se sont concentrés sur les 91 immeubles avec plus de 100 logements.» (Photo: 123RF) EXPERT INVITÉ. Fermer quatre terrasses sur la rue Peel en plein week-end de F1 me semble être une erreur de jugement. Historiquement grevés de nombreux problèmes internes, ces inspecteurs travaillent en silo. Le Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) a effectué 12212 inspections et suivis d’inspection en 2023. En 2022, il y en a eu 11527, 40% de moins qu’en… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com,
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Installer une réglementation sur les préjudices en ligne prendra du temps, dit Virani
OTTAWA — Le ministre canadien de la Justice affirme qu’il faudra «un certain temps» pour créer une nouvelle structure de réglementation afin d’obliger les «géants du web» à mieux protéger les Canadiens contre les préjudices en ligne. Les commentaires d’Arif Virani surviennent alors que l’opposition conservatrice critique l’intention du gouvernement libéral de créer une nouvelle structure de réglementation dans le cadre de son projet de loi sur les préjudices en ligne. Les conservateurs n’y voient qu’un lourd appareil bureaucratique. Le projet de loi vise d’abord à créer une «commission canadienne… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, canadafrancais.com, lhebdojournal.com, lecourriersud.com, beaucemedia.ca, lechodelatuque.com, journalleguide.com, lanouvelle.net, granbyexpress.com, lerefletdulac.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca,
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Israël et le Hamas en guerre, jour 248
Le secrétaire d’État américain, Antony Blinken, est de retour au Proche-Orient lundi pour promouvoir un cessez-le-feu dans la bande de Gaza bombardée à nouveau par l’armée israélienne après plus de huit mois de guerre contre le Hamas dans le territoire palestinien. Arrivé au Caire, M. Blinken doit rencontrer le président égyptien, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, avant de se rendre en Israël pour des entretiens avec le premier ministre Benyamin Nétanyahou. PHOTO SAUL LOEB, ASSOCIATED PRESS Le secrétaire d’État américain Antony Blinken Les tractations diplomatiques se sont intensifiées lundi, les États-Unis, principal… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca,
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Jordan Bardella, le nouveau visage de l’extrême droite française qui craint que la France disparaisse
**Âgé de 28 ans, Jordan Bardella incarne le virage jeunesse de l’extrême droite en France. Voici cinq choses à savoir sur celui qui pourrait devenir premier ministre au terme des élections qui se tiendront à la fin du mois de juin.** **• À lire aussi:** **On vous résume la crise qui secoue la France** ### **1– C’est le protégé de Marine Le Pen** Jordan Bardella, c’est le disciple de Marine Le Pen, la candidate d’extrême droite aux deux dernières élections présidentielles en France. Elle le surnomme «le lion». Il est… Apparaît sur: 24heures.ca,
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus a un avis sur le politiquement correct dans la comédie : « C’est juste bien d’être vigilant »
Déplace-toi, Jerry. Julia Louis-Dreyfus est entrée dans le chat. Le mois dernier, le comédien Jerry Seinfeld a déclenché un débat en ligne lorsqu’il a déclaré au New Yorker dans une interview qu’il estimait qu’il n’y avait plus de « trucs drôles » à regarder à la télévision, se plaignant que c’était « le résultat de l’extrême gauche et des conneries du PC ». , et les gens ont tellement peur d’offenser les autres. Lorsqu’on lui a demandé de répondre aux commentaires très médiatisés de son ancienne co-star de « Seinfeld… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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Kanesatake loin de s’apaiser
Nexus Construction a envoyé une mise en demeure à la municipalité d’Oka et à son maire, les accusant d’avoir tenu des propos diffamatoires en affirmant que l’entreprise lavalloise a « déversé [des sols] dans le lac des Deux-Montagnes ». La Ville persiste et signe : elle ne compte pas se rétracter, soutenant être dans son droit de dénoncer le va-et-vient des camions qui passent sur son territoire pour disposer de sols à Kanesatake. Dans une mise en demeure envoyée jeudi dernier, Nexus Construction reproche à la municipalité d’Oka et à… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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L’Université McGill fait une autre proposition afin de s’entendre avec les campeurs
MONTRÉAL — L’Université McGill tente une nouvelle fois de convaincre les manifestants qui ont installé un campement propalestinien sur son campus il y a plus d’un mois et demi de plier bagage. Dans sa plus récente proposition envoyée aux militants, l’institution s’engage notamment à «examiner» sa participation dans des entités qui tirent la majeure partie de leurs revenus de la production d’armes militaires. Les tentes des manifestants sont installées sur le campus de McGill depuis la fin avril, mais la tension s’est accentuée la semaine dernière, lorsque certains militants sont… Apparaît sur: lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, enbeauce.com, lequebecexpress.com, granbyexpress.com, canadafrancais.com, journalleguide.com, radio-canada.ca, lanouvelle.net, lerefletdulac.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lactualite.com,
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L’adoption précoce de l’IA offre des opportunités de personnalisation dans la construction
L’IA en est à ses premiers stades de développement : il est maintenant temps d’adapter la technologie aux besoins de votre projet de construction. _Par Lina Stinnett, directrice principale, Technologie de construction intégrée, PCL Construction_ _Cette histoire a été initialement publiée sur BuildingTransformations.org et a été republiée avec autorisation._ * * * Parlez à n’importe quel membre de l’équipe intégrée de technologie de construction de PCL Construction de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) et de son taux d’évolution, et ils ne tarderont pas à vous rappeler que la technologie est encore, à… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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L’ancien juge McLachlin quitte le tribunal de Hong Kong avec « confiance », mais reste muet sur la répression
L’ancienne juge canadienne termine son mandat au sein d’un tribunal de haut niveau de Hong Kong, affirmant qu’elle a confiance dans cette institution tout en gardant le silence sur le recul démocratique dans la cité-État. Beverley McLachlin a été juge en chef du Canada de 2000 à 2017 et s’est jointe à la Cour d’appel final de Hong Kong un an plus tard. Ces dernières années, la société civile de Hong Kong a fait état d’une répression constante de la démocratie dans l’ancienne colonie britannique, qui a été rendue à… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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La Commission des droits de la personne de la N-É inquiète pour les personnes LGBTQ+
HALIFAX — La Commission des droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse se dit «profondément préoccupée» par les niveaux croissants de haine envers la communauté LGBTQ+ observés dans la province et à travers le pays. Dans un communiqué publié lundi, la commission exhorte tous les Néo-Écossais à se porter eux-mêmes à la défense des droits des personnes LGBTQ+ lorsque la situation le réclame. Elle souligne qu’un récent sondage Ipsos suggérait le 1er juin, au début du Mois de la Fierté dans le monde, que parmi 23 pays étudiés, le Canada… Apparaît sur: lactualite.com, enbeauce.com, canadafrancais.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, lerefletdulac.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, granbyexpress.com, journalleguide.com,
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La Nouvelle Union a son application mobile
Elle est maintenant disponible l’application de _La Nouvelle Union_ qui permet un accès rapide à toute l’information locale et régionale. Développée par ApolloCode, une entreprise locale, l’application peut être téléchargée gratuitement sur Apple Store et Google Play. « L’application, c’est la suite logique de notre média. On voulait trouver une façon d’être accessible rapidement dans le téléphone des gens. _La Nouvelle Union_ n’est pas qu’un journal, c’est un média local, un ensemble, c’est un moyen de diffusion. Nous produisons de l’information locale, il nous fallait trouver des façons de la… Apparaît sur: lanouvelle.net,
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La Russie tient ses Jeux des BRICS tout juste avant les Olympiques
Depuis son exclusion de la famille olympique, la Russie redouble d’imagination pour bouleverser l’ordre mondial du sport. « Il s’agit d’un événement mondial, d’un produit russe qui ouvre une nouvelle page dans l’histoire du sport, » déclarait le vice-premier ministre russe Dmitry Chernushenko à la presse lors de l’annonce de la création de ce nouvel événement. Les BRICS regroupent principalement le Brésil, la Russie, l’Inde, la Chine et l’Afrique du Sud auxquels il faut ajouter l’Arabie saoudite et les Émirats arabes unis. Si au départ, la réunion de ces grandes puissances tourne… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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La SQ enquête sur deux déversements de produits dangereux
Alors que des sols sont déversés à Kanesatake sans l’approbation du Conseil de bande, la Sûreté du Québec enquête sur deux déversements de produits dangereux effectués à quelques kilomètres de là en bordure de terres agricoles situées à Oka et à Saint-Joseph-du-Lac. L’inaction des gouvernements et un climat d’intimidation sont montrés du doigt par des élus. Dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi, 14 grands réservoirs totalisant près de 14 000 litres – certains en partie éventrés – ont été abandonnés sur le rang Sainte-Germaine. Six ont été laissés à… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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La communauté LGBT de Géorgie menacée pour cause de «propagande homosexuelle»
**Tato Londaridzé esquive soigneusement les matériaux de construction qui traînent en racontant son ambitieux projet d’étendre le plus vieux bar gay de Géorgie, mais une série de nouvelles propositions de loi pourraient mettre son avenir en péril.** Le Success, situé dans le centre de Tbilissi, la capitale géorgienne, a été le premier club gai du Caucase, ouvrant ses portes en 2000, neuf ans seulement après la chute de l’URSS. «Nous sommes un bar gai ouvert à tous et toutes. Et nous ne voulons pas changer cela», dit à l’AFP M…. Apparaît sur: fugues.com,
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La défense de l’indéfendable
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec a beau être arrivée à la conclusion qu’un troisième lien autoroutier entre Québec et Lévis n’est pas justifié par l’achalandage, peu importe le tracé, le gouvernement Legault refuse d’en démordre. Avant même que le rapport de la Caisse soit officiellement rendu public, la ministre des Transports, Geneviève Guilbault, s’inquiétait déjà de la « catastrophe » économique qui s’abattrait sur la Rive-Sud si le pont Pierre- Laporte devait être fermé pour une raison ou une autre. On frémit à la pensée que, dans… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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La fabrique à burn-out du D
Pour la deuxième fois en cinq ans, le père de la pédiatrie sociale, Gilles Julien, est au centre d’une enquête journalistique de _La Presse_ qui montre que sa Fondation dévore la psyché d’employés qui se sentent persécutés par le médecin-vedette. Publié à 0h51 Mis à jour à 5h31 Dans ces deux enquêtes menées par Isabelle Hachey, c’est près d’une vingtaine de sources qui ont confessé leurs tourments, après avoir vécu une forme ou une autre de harcèlement psychologique – sautes d’humeur à répétition, traitements du silence, etc. – de la… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Langue française : le juge Galiatsatos visé par une plainte en déontologie
L’organisme Droits collectifs Québec (DCQ) demande au Conseil de la magistrature de déclencher une enquête publique sur le juge Dennis Galiatsatos, qui a rendu le mois dernier une décision qui a fait grand bruit en déclarant inopérant au criminel un article de la Loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français (dite « loi 96 »). La plainte de quatre pages, dont Radio-Canada a obtenu copie, a été déposée la semaine dernière par le directeur général de DCQ, l’ex-député péquiste Étienne-Alexis Boucher. Elle soutient qu’en déclarant l’article… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Le climat de travail s’améliore au sein de l’OIF, selon sa secrétaire générale
MONTRÉAL — La secrétaire générale de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) assure que le climat de travail s’est amélioré depuis la publication d’un rapport faisant état de harcèlement à l’intérieur de ses murs. «Nous sommes loin d’où on était il y a un an. (…) En tant que cheffe de l’institution, j’ai été très claire dans mes propos personnels depuis mon arrivée qu’il y aurait zéro tolérance pour toutes sortes de harcèlement et de mise à mal du système du vivre ensemble», a affirmé Louise Mushikiwabo, mardi, à Montréal…. Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, journalleguide.com, canadafrancais.com, lanouvelle.net, granbyexpress.com, lerefletdulac.com, leclaireurprogres.ca,
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Le directeur du Festival de cinéma américain de Deauville mis en retrait
(Paris) Bruno Barde, visé par des accusations d’agressions sexuelles dans une enquête du site d’investigation Mediapart, a été « dispensé » du poste de directeur du Festival du cinéma américain de Deauville, a indiqué jeudi le groupe Hopscotch qui chapeaute les activités de l’intéressé. Outre le festival de Deauville, qui fête cette année ses 50 ans (6-15 septembre), M. Barde est également directeur du Festival international du film fantastique de Gérardmer et de celui du Film policier de Reims, dont les éditions 2024 ont déjà eu lieu. Il est visé… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Le harcèlement est chose du passé à l’OIF, soutient la secrétaire générale
En visite au Québec dans le cadre d’une mission économique, la secrétaire générale de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo a voulu tirer un trait sur les problèmes de gouvernance qui ont plombé le regroupement des pays francophones. « Nous sommes à un meilleur endroit qu’où nous étions il y a quelques années », a statué la secrétaire générale en référence aux allégations de harcèlement à l’interne qui avaient ébranlé l’OIF l’an dernier. Un sondage avait révélé que 44 % des employés de l’organisation soutenaient avoir été victimes… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Le registre sur l’influence étrangère inquiète des universités
Les principales universités de recherche du Canada préviennent que le projet de registre en matière d’influence étrangère pourrait avoir un effet pervers sur les partenariats internationaux, ce qui ferait perdre au Canada de belles occasions dans les secteurs de pointe. Le regroupement « U15 Canada » ajoute sa voix aux critiques qui exhortent les députés à adopter des modifications à ce registre, pièce maîtresse du projet de loi C-70 actuellement étudié par un comité de la Chambre des communes. Les membres du comité devront entamer lundi l’examen article par article… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Les agents des services frontaliers menacent de déclencher une grève vendredi
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Les agents des services frontaliers menacent de déclencher une grève vendredi commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Les douaniers n’ont pas le droit de grève, parce que leur travail est désigné comme étant un service essentiel. Ils menaçaient toutefois de ralentir le flux des voyageurs, entre autres. Photo : La Presse canadienne / Darren Calabrese Le syndicat qui représente plus de 9000 employés… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Les manifestants propalestiniens ont «le droit» de camper à McGill, dit Amira Elghawaby
Les manifestants propalestiniens ont « le droit » d’occuper le campus de l’Université McGill, selon la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie, Amira Elghawaby, même s’il revient à l’administration de « déterminer les limites ». « C’est vraiment important que l’on protège le droit d’expression, les libertés », a-t-elle dit dans une entrevue en français au _Devoir_. « Ça fait longtemps dans l’histoire du Canada que les étudiants font des protestations contre les enjeux qui les concernent. Alors, c’est une partie de notre histoire et je… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Les queers francophones craignent de plus en plus d’assumer leur identité
De plus en plus de membres franco-canadiens de la communauté LGBTQ+ redoutent de faire leur _coming out_. La montée de la haine, les discours conservateurs et le manque de services de santé « inclusifs » en français poussent plusieurs d’entre eux à se cacher, ou à aller « vivre en anglais » pour être acceptés. « Même si ça fait des années que des personnes vivent ouvertement leur orientation sexuelle ou leur identité de genre, cette année, ou dans les derniers mois, c’est la première fois de leur vie qu’elles… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Liberté d’expression et élus municipaux: la Cour d’appel donne raison à un syndicat
MONTRÉAL — La Cour d’appel du Québec a statué qu’un syndicat de cols bleus n’a pas dépassé les limites de la liberté d’expression en publiant un encart publicitaire pour sensibiliser les citoyens aux «risques» d’accorder le déneigement en sous-traitance. La Cour d’appel infirme ainsi une décision de la Cour du Québec, qui avait accueilli une demande d’élus municipaux de La Minerve, dans les Laurentides, pour atteinte à leur réputation par le syndicat et l’avait condamné à verser à chaque intimé 3000 $ en dommages-intérêts compensatoires et 5000 $ à titre… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, journalleguide.com, granbyexpress.com, canadafrancais.com, laveniretdesrivieres.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca,
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Législatives en France
(Paris) Le président français Emmanuel Macron a appelé mercredi au rassemblement face aux « extrêmes » en vue des législatives qu’il a convoquées après la débâcle de son camp aux Européennes et la victoire sans précédent de l’extrême droite, désormais aux portes du pouvoir. Publié à 6h40 Mis à jour à 7h20 Valérie LEROUX Agence France-Presse Pour sa première prise de parole publique depuis la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale dimanche, le chef de l’État a également mis en avant un besoin de « clarification » pour tenter de justifier cette… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca, lapresse.ca,
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L’Arménie a l’intention de quitter l’OTSC, l’alliance de sécurité dominée par Moscou
Le premier ministre arménien a déclaré mercredi son intention de se retirer d’une alliance de sécurité dominée par la Russie et composée de plusieurs pays ex-soviétiques, alors que la tension monte entre les deux alliés. Le premier ministre arménien Nikol Pashinyan a déclaré que son gouvernement déciderait plus tard quand quitter l’Organisation du traité de sécurité collective (OTSC), un groupe qui comprend la Russie et les anciens pays soviétiques d’Asie centrale, le Kazakhstan, le Kirghizistan et le Tadjikistan. Au milieu du fossé grandissant avec la Russie, l’Arménie avait précédemment arrêté… Apparaît sur: lanouvelle.net, lerefletdulac.com, lactualite.com,
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L’Italie de Giorgia Meloni tente d’atténuer une déclaration du G7 sur l’avortement
L’Italie tente d’atténuer une déclaration du G7 sur l’avortement en retirant une référence à des interruptions volontaires de grossesse « sûres et légales », ont fait savoir des sources diplomatiques jeudi, au premier jour du sommet des chefs d’État et de gouvernement dans les Pouilles (sud). Les objections de la première ministre d’extrême droite Giorgia Meloni, dont le pays préside le G7 cette année, ont irrité ses partenaires, selon ces sources. Outre l’Italie, le G7 compte dans ses rangs les États-Unis, le Canada, la France, l’Allemagne, le Royaume-Uni et le… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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L’ONU déclare Israël coupable d’extermination, de torture et de sévices sexuels à Gaza et en Cisjordanie
La Commission d’enquête internationale indépendante des Nations Unies (COI) a conclu le 12 juin que les autorités israéliennes sont coupables de _“crimes de guerre et de crimes contre l’humanité”_ commis pendant la campagne de génocide de huit mois à Gaza. Au cours de son enquête, la COI a constaté que les autorités israéliennes sont responsables des > _“crimes de guerre que sont lafamine comme stratégie de guerre, le meurtre > ou l’homicide volontaire, les attaques intentionnellement dirigées contre > les civils et les biens à caractère civil, les transferts forcés,… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca,
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L’artiste Louise-André Roberge expose au CSSS des Sources
**Val-des-Sources** \- Le regroupement des artistes vivant en ruralité (RAVIR), invite la population de la MRC des Sources et d’ailleurs, à découvrir les œuvres de l’artiste en arts visuels Louise-André Roberge lors de l’exposition « Portraits de femmes », qui a débuté le 7 mai et poursuivra jusqu’au 2 juillet prochain, dans le couloir de l’hôpital de Val-des-Sources. Artiste aguerrie, Louise-Andrée Roberge découvre le dessin et la peinture lors d’un atelier libre à l’âge de 10 ans, avant de continuer à parfaire son art par un passage aux Beaux-Arts de… Apparaît sur: letincelle.qc.ca,
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L’audace du groupe Montana
Jacques Ted Saint Dic et Magali Comeau-Denis de l’Accord de Montana avec le secrétaire d’État adjoint américain aux Affaires de l’hémisphère occidental, Brian Nichols (au centre). Les membres du groupe Montana ou Accord de 30 Août ont, dans une déclaration fracassante faite le 7 juin 2024, voulu sans doute se racheter, mais ils se sont enterrés davantage. C’est toujours le résultat final qui compte surtout quand certains mouvements sans décorum, sans colonne vertébrale, sans principes s’adonnent à jouer sur plusieurs tableaux à la fois pour tromper la population. En fait,… Apparaît sur: haitiliberte.com,
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L’entrisme, nouvelle arme des insurgés américains
Au lendemain de la défaite crève-coeur de la droite conservatrice en Arizona à la présidentielle de 2020, le militant républicain du coin, Dan Schultz, a élaboré la stratégie dite « de la circonscription ». L’idée ? Ramener Donald Trump au pouvoir, en appelant ses partisans à prendre le contrôle des instances du Parti républicain, du bas vers le haut, pour ensuite étendre leur emprise aux gouvernements locaux. Ironiquement, le concept emprunte à l’entrisme, cette stratégie politique révolutionnaire issue du léninisme et du trotskisme, qui a présidé à la montée des… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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L’expert et le militant
**L’auteur est professeur de littérature à Montréal, collaborateur de la revue _Argument_ et essayiste. Il a notamment publié _Ces mots qui pensent à notre place_ (Liber, 2017) et _Pourquoi nos enfants sortent-ils de l’école ignorants ?_ (Boréal, 2008). ** « Soixante-treize pour cent des femmes musulmanes du Québec envisagent de quitter la province » à cause de la Loi sur la laïcité de l’État (loi 21), affirme la professeure Nadia Hasan sur la base d’une étude qu’elle cosigne avec Lina El Bakir et Youmna Badawy, et qui comprend un sondage… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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L’immigration en Australie, un exemple à suivre au Québec ?
Je suis établi depuis quatre mois à Wollongong, ville de 300 000 habitants située à une heure au sud de Sydney. Je n’ai pas encore eu le temps de pénétrer les secrets les mieux gardés de l’Australie, car cela me prendrait évidemment beaucoup plus de temps, mais certaines choses me sautent déjà au visage tant elles sont différentes. Ma fille de cinq ans fréquente une école publique ici, la Wollongong Public School, où 65 % des jeunes proviennent de familles non (premièrement) anglophones. Les langues parlées dans la cour d’école… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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L’élection présidentielle américaine est une cible de la désinformation étrangère
Les responsables américains qui s’occupent des campagnes de désinformation affirment avoir émis davantage d’avertissements aux candidats politiques, aux chefs de gouvernement et à d’autres personnes ciblées par des groupes étrangers ces derniers mois, alors que les adversaires américains cherchent à influencer le résultat des élections de 2024. Sans donner de détails, un responsable du Bureau du directeur du renseignement national a déclaré mercredi que ce nombre est plus élevé, au moins en partie, parce que «les élections présidentielles attirent davantage l’attention de nos adversaires». L’augmentation des avertissements, qui ont commencé… Apparaît sur: lactualite.com,
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Macron pour l’interdiction du téléphone « avant 11 ans » et des réseaux « avant 15 ans »
(Paris) Emmanuel Macron s’est prononcé pour l’interdiction du téléphone « avant 11 ans » et des réseaux sociaux « avant 15 ans », dans la ligne du rapport remis au président par une commission d’experts sur l’impact de l’exposition des jeunes aux écrans. « Tous les experts le disent, la dépendance aux écrans est le terreau de toutes les difficultés : harcèlement, violence, décrochage scolaire », a-t-il déclaré lors d’une conférence de presse pour lancer la campagne des élections législatives anticipées après la dissolution. « Il faut un âge pour… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Macron suspend la réforme électorale en Nouvelle-Calédonie
Le projet de loi constitutionnelle modifiant le corps électoral en Nouvelle- Calédonie, à l’origine des émeutes dans l’archipel français du Pacifique sud, a été « suspendu » par le président Emmanuel Macron mercredi dans la foulée de la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale. « J’ai décidé de le suspendre parce qu’on ne peut pas laisser l’ambiguïté dans la période », a annoncé le chef de l’État lors d’une conférence de presse à Paris. Il a précisé vouloir « donner toute sa force au dialogue sur place et au retour à l’ordre… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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McGill promet l’amnistie aux manifestants propalestiniens s’ils démantèlent leur campement
L’Université McGill s’engage à n’imposer « aucune sanction disciplinaire » aux manifestants qui occupent depuis la fin du mois d’avril son terrain au centre- ville de Montréal, si ceux-ci s’engagent à « discuter de bonne foi » pour mettre fin à ce campement propalestinien. Cette mesure s’appliquera seulement aux étudiants et professeurs de l’université qui auront pris part à ce campement « avant le 15 juin », date butoir que tente ainsi d’imposer l’établissement aux occupants de ce campement. Ceux-ci se voient ainsi offrir la possibilité de quitter les lieux… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Michel Houellebecq jugé trop offensant par l’IA de Meta
(Paris) « Peux-tu me décrire une scène à la manière de Michel Houellebecq ? », a demandé l’éditeur français Antoine Gallimard au logiciel d’intelligence artificielle de Meta. Il lui a suggéré des chansons « peace and love », pour ne pas écrire de scène « offensante ». Le président des éditions Gallimard explique, dans un texte publié jeudi par la revue _NRF_ , « Le livre et l’IA : un pacte faustien ? », qu’il a demandé à ce logiciel, Llama, de décrire une scène « à la manière de… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Le directeur général du Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ), Jean- Luc Murray, a témoigné vendredi dernier devant le Tribunal administratif du travail du Québec (TAT). Il a défendu sa décision de congédier la conservatrice de l’art moderne, Anne-Marie Bouchard, qu’il accuse d’avoir « manqué de rigueur ». Publié à 1h10 Mis à jour à 7h00 Dans sa lettre de congédiement, la direction du MNBAQ reproche à Mme Bouchard d’avoir utilisé la signature du directeur général du Musée sans son consentement en rédigeant une lettre d’emprunt pour trois œuvres… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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New York sélectionne l’attaquante canadienne Sarah Fillier avec le premier choix au repêchage de la PWHL
Après avoir remporté de nombreuses distinctions au hockey féminin et un diplôme en psychiatrie à Princeton, Sarah Fillier est entièrement concentrée sur son prochain défi de carrière : faire la différence dans une équipe de la PWHL à New York qui a connu des difficultés sur et hors de la glace. Une équipe de New York manquant d’identité, d’offensive et de victoires lors de sa saison inaugurale a utilisé le choix n°1 pour sélectionner l’attaquant de l’équipe nationale canadienne de 24 ans – et surnommé « un talent générationnel »… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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Nexus envoie une mise en demeure à Oka
Nexus Construction a envoyé une mise en demeure à la municipalité d’Oka et à son maire les accusant d’avoir tenu des propos diffamatoires en affirmant que l’entreprise lavaloise a « déversé [des sols] dans le lac des Deux-Montagnes ». La ville persiste et signe : elle ne compte pas se rétracter, soutenant être dans son droit de dénoncer le va-et-vient des camions qui passent sur son territoire pour disposer de sols à Kanesatake. Dans une mise en demeure envoyée jeudi dernier, Nexus Construction reproche à la municipalité d’Oka et à… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Northvolt lance la construction de son premier bâtiment
Le fabricant de batteries suédois Northvolt annonce le début des travaux de construction du premier bâtiment de son complexe technologique de Saint- Basile-le-Grand et McMasterville. Expliquant avoir obtenu les autorisations du ministère de l’Environnement et tous les permis municipaux nécessaires, la direction de Northvolt donne le coup d’envoi officiel de son vaste projet Northvolt Six de fabrication de batteries pour les véhicules électriques, le plus grand complexe industriel du genre au Canada. Dans un communiqué, l’entreprise annonce que « des travaux importants auront lieu du lundi au samedi de 7 h… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Pas de gars sur ce «pacing»
« Non, ce n’est pas difficile de “booker” des femmes en humour : on peut en “booker” 60 ! » Avec leur spectacle _60 filles sur le pacing_ , organisé dans le cadre du Minifest, les humoristes Emna Achour et Coralie LaPerrière, créatrices du compte Instagram @pasdefillesurlepacing, comptent clouer le bec à ceux qui persistent à croire que les femmes en humour sont peu nombreuses et ne sont pas très talentueuses. Depuis un an et demi, les deux femmes relaient sur leur page Instagram les affiches de soirées d’humour qui… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Procès de Hosea Amorus Puhya
« Un prédateur prêt à se jeter sur sa proie » : c’est ainsi que la Couronne décrit Hosea Amorus Puhya, accusé du meurtre au premier degré de sa femme Gisèle Itale Betondi en 2022. Une série d’évènements de violence verbale, de harcèlement, de jalousie et de menaces de mort auraient mené au meurtre de la victime poignardée à plusieurs reprises devant son domicile. Le présumé meurtrier avait-il accumulé de la rage au fil du temps ? Ou est-ce que son geste a été commis sous le coup d’une colère… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Pyongyang envoie de nouveaux ballons d’ordures à Séoul
La Corée du Nord a de nouveau envoyé des centaines de ballons d’ordures vers la Corée du Sud et averti lundi qu’elle riposterait si Séoul poursuivait sa « guerre psychologique ». Les relations entre les deux Corées traversent une période parmi les plus difficiles depuis des années. Pyongyang a envoyé ces dernières semaines des centaines de ballons lestés de déchets tels que mégots de cigarettes, papier hygiénique, et jusqu’à des excréments d’animaux, vers son voisin du sud, dans ce qu’il décrit comme une réponse à la diffusion de propagande, notamment… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Quand la vengeance se mêle au harcèlement
Si la victime reste sans aide, malheureusement, les effets continueront à se faire sentir sur elle et sur l’entreprise. (Photo: 123RF) EXPERTE INVITÉE. L’arrivée des nouvelles mesures de la Loi visant à prévenir et à combattre le harcèlement psychologique et la violence à caractère sexuel en milieu de travail _,_ amène son lot de questionnements. Les entreprises ont d’ailleurs plusieurs interrogations par rapport à la gestion des différents cas dans leur organisation. Il fallait peut-être s’y attendre, de plus en plus d’organisations gèrent des situations de vengeance lorsqu’une plainte du… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com,
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Quand les élections européennes chamboulent la politique française
C’est le genre de chose qu’on ne voit habituellement pas lors d’une soirée d’élections européennes. Dimanche, moins d’une heure après la publication des premiers résultats électoraux, le président français a pris la parole à l’Élysée. « Je ne saurais faire comme si de rien n’était », a déclaré le chef d’État avant de déclencher un véritable coup de tonnerre politique. Le président Macron a annoncé la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale et le déclenchement d’élections anticipées, prévues dans moins d’un mois. À l’origine de ce coup d’éclat : la dure défaite du parti… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Racisme dans le sport: un joueur a décidé de prendre les choses en main
**Au mois de mai 2023, dans un stade de soccer à Valence, Vinicius Junior, victime d’insultes racistes, a décidé de poursuivre trois supporteurs de l’équipe de Valence, en Espagne.** Meeker Guerrier rappelle les faits: il y a eu procès. Ils sont allés en cour. Ils ont été condamnés. Les supporteurs seront bannis de tous les stades pendant deux ans. _On l’écoute…_… Apparaît sur: fm1047.ca, fm1069.ca,
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Repêchage de la LPHF : la communauté LGBTQ+ fustige l’équipe du Minnesota
**Des huées dans le Roy Wilkins Auditorium de St. Paul, au Minnesota, ont été entendues quand l’équipe locale a effectué sa sélection de deuxième tour au repêchage de la Ligue professionnelle de hockey féminin (LPHF), lundi soir, mais d’autres voix se sont élevées depuis.** La formation du Minnesota a effectué un choix controversé en appelant le nom de Britta Curl, la capitaine de l’Université Wisconsin qui est surtout reconnue pour ses opinions litigieuses. **• À lire aussi:** **LPHF: Le mystère Amanda Kessel** **• À lire aussi:** **Marie-Philip Poulin, Erin Ambrose… Apparaît sur: tvasports.ca,
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Rénovictions à Granby: l’AQDR sonne à tour la charge
**HABITATION. Rien ne va plus pour des résidents d’immeubles à logements du boulevard Fortin, à Granby. Ces locataires n’en peuvent plus des ruses déployées à répétition par le nouveau propriétaire qui menace de les expulser en prétendant la réalisation de travaux majeurs. Pour l’Association québécoise de défense des droits des personnes retraitées et préretraitées (AQDR Granby), la récréation a assez duré pour cet investisseur qui souhaite faire du profit sur le dos des moins nantis et des personnes âgées.** L’intervention du coporte-parole de Québec Solidaire, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, dans le dossier… Apparaît sur: granbyexpress.com,
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Saint-Simon-les-Mines, en Beauce
En 2016, Québec a cédé un terrain de 62 hectares à un petit village beauceron pour en faire un espace vert. Huit ans plus tard, les élus de Saint-Simon-les- Mines ont autorisé « pour une raison monétaire » la coupe de milliers d’arbres dans un secteur à haute valeur écologique. La municipalité risque de recevoir une amende pour avoir enfreint une loi fédérale destinée à protéger les oiseaux migrateurs. Publié à 2h29 Mis à jour à 8h00 Ce qu’il faut savoir La municipalité de Saint-Simon-les-Mines, en Beauce, veut vendre le… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Simon Jolin-Barrette vante le bilan législatif de son gouvernement
QUÉBEC — Entre février et juin, le gouvernement Legault a fait adopter 23 projets de loi, dont plusieurs «ont donné des protections à la population», affirme le leader parlementaire du gouvernement, Simon Jolin-Barrette. En entrevue mardi, M. Jolin-Barrette — qui est aussi ministre de la Justice — a vanté le bilan législatif «costaud» de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ), au moment où cette dernière est à la traîne derrière le Parti québécois (PQ) dans les sondages. «Au Parlement, on a fait un travail sérieux. (…) On est vraiment orientés pour… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, ledevoir.com, journalleguide.com, canadafrancais.com, lavoixdusud.com, beaucemedia.ca,
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Sommet sur l’Ukraine au Burgenstock : luxe, paillettes et diplomatie
(Burgenstock) Un décor de carte postale. Perché au-dessus d’un lac, le complexe hôtelier de luxe du Burgenstock, où se tient en fin de semaine un sommet sur la paix en Ukraine, est habitué à recevoir les vedettes et diplomates. Robin MILLARD Agence France-Presse Tous les regards seront tournés vers ce luxueux palace samedi et dimanche lorsque les représentants de 90 États et organisations du monde entier s’y réuniront. ## Hepburn, James Bond et Chaplin Ce complexe, à la fois traditionnel et futuriste, accueille une clientèle fortunée depuis plus de 150… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Sorties culturelles : Édition du 12 juin
Voici nos recommandations de sorties culturelles à faire prochainement dans les Laurentides ! Pour le calendrier complet des événements, visitez le site web du Journal. ### Jean-Thomas Jobin : Théâtre Le Patriote Jean-Thomas Jobin présente son spectacle _Dix Strictes Trente Thés Un_ au Théâtre Le Patriote de Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts le 14 juin prochain dès 20 h. « En effet, dans ce 4e show, mon absurdité et mon ironie teinteront toujours mon univers, MAIS je continue à m’ouvrir davantage sur des trucs réels que j’ai vécus, trucs souvent absurdes en soit, comme… Apparaît sur: journallenord.com,
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Sunohara, Chan et Nestor parmi les intronisés au Panthéon des sports canadiens en 2024
La joueuse de hockey Vicky Sunohara, le patineur artistique Patrick Chan et le joueur de tennis Daniel Nestor figuraient parmi les athlètes dévoilés mercredi pour être intronisés au Panthéon des sports canadiens cette année. La coureuse de fond Angela Chalmers, le paranageur Kirby Cote et le regretté athlète multisports Fred Thomas se joindront à eux parmi les athlètes intronisés. Guylaine Demers, qui œuvre pour l’équité en matière de genre et d’orientation sexuelle dans le sport au pays et à l’étranger, et le leader sportif autochtone Alex Nelson entreront en tant… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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Syndicalisme. La base de Bagotville donne un ultimatum aux employés qui manifestent.
Alors que son spectacle aérien approche à grands pas, la base militaire de Bagotville donne un ultimatum aux employés civils qui y manifestent depuis plusieurs mois. Ces derniers ont jusqu’à lundi pour déménager la roulotte qu’ils ont entre autres installée sur les lieux en janvier. Près de cinq mois après le début du conflit de travail, une quinzaine d’employés des Fonds non publics représentés par l’Alliance de la fonction publique canadienne (AFPC) manifestent quotidiennement devant la base. Le syndicat a d’ailleurs récemment menacé de perturber la tenue du Spectacle aérien… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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TV5 Monde en crise
Démission et convocation pour licenciement au sommet, enquête sur le climat de travail, questionnements sur la liberté de presse à l’heure de l’expansion africaine : les signes d’une crise profonde s’accumulent au sein de TV5 Monde. La chaîne généraliste internationale appartient à un regroupement de médias publics francophones de France, de Belgique, de Suisse, du Québec et du Canada et même de Monaco. Son siège se situe à Paris et, dans les faits, la France garde la mainmise sur ce média. Les têtes dirigeantes vacillent. La directrice de l’information de… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Travailleurs étrangers temporaires
Une association de défense des droits des travailleurs se tourne vers les tribunaux pour tenter de mettre fin au système des permis fermés pour les travailleurs étrangers. Lors d’une audience visant à faire autoriser une action collective contre le gouvernement fédéral, mercredi, elle a réclamé des dédommagements pour tous les travailleurs étrangers temporaires qui n’ont pas eu le droit de changer d’employeur au Canada depuis 1982. Publié à 0h51 Mis à jour à 5h00 « Travailler au Canada avec un permis de travail fermé, c’était vivre dans une prison invisible… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Trois ans de prison pour des actes sexuels sur une fillette de 6 ans
12 juin 2024 – 07:02 Trois ans de prison pour des actes sexuels sur une fillette de 6 ans Par: Jean-Philippe Morin Un homme de la région de Sorel-Tracy, qui voulait éviter la prison pour des actes sexuels commis sur une fillette de 6 ans, a finalement pris le chemin du pénitencier pour les trois prochaines années. Le 5 juin dernier, au palais de justice de Sorel-Tracy, Sébastien Marois a vu la juge Louise Leduc lui imposer cette peine de prison. L’avocate de l’accusé, Me Mélanie Brochu, demandait à ce… Apparaît sur: les2rives.com,
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Trois supporters de Valence condamnés à huit mois de prison pour abus racistes contre Vinicius Junior
Trois supporters de Valence ont été condamnés à huit mois de prison après avoir plaidé coupables d’insultes racistes à l’attaquant du Real Madrid Vinicius Junior, lors de la première condamnation pour des affaires liées au racisme dans le football professionnel en Espagne. Les supporters, dont les noms n’ont pas été dévoilés, ne seront pas autorisés à entrer dans les stades de football pendant deux ans et devront payer pour toutes les procédures judiciaires. Ils ont été arrêtés après un match de championnat d’Espagne entre le Real Madrid et Valence au… Apparaît sur: lequebecexpress.com,
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Trop d’immigration tue l’intégration
**L’immigration au Québec, caractérisée par ses enjeux uniques liés à la culture et à la langue, suscite de vives discussions. Alors que le Canada cherche à attirer massivement de nouveaux résidents, le Québec fait face à des défis complexes en termes d’intégration et de capacité d’accueil.** Bien que l’immigration enrichisse la société en apportant une vitalité nouvelle, elle soulève aussi des questions concernant la cohésion sociale, l’identité culturelle et la viabilité des services publics. ##### **Impacts** Le Québec subit une forte pression sur ses infrastructures et services sociaux en raison… Apparaît sur: journaldequebec.com, journaldemontreal.com,
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Un conseiller municipal à remplacer à Saint-Pie
11 juin 2024 – 05:00 Un conseiller municipal à remplacer à Saint-Pie Par: Le Clairon de Saint-Hyacinthe et région Le conseiller du district numéro 2 de la Ville de Saint-Pie, Pierre Blais, a récemment remis sa démission. Considérant la politique municipale comme de plus en plus ardue, il a choisi ses combats en décidant de mettre son énergie ailleurs. « Considérant que de plus en plus, la Ville traite des dossiers qui impliquent des compagnies qui font partie de ma clientèle; Considérant que cette situation apporte ou peut apporter des… Apparaît sur: leclairon.qc.ca,
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Un manifestant à Coutts voulait tuer des policiers, selon une agente d’infiltration
# Un manifestant à Coutts voulait tuer des policiers, selon une agente d’infiltration LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Une agente d’infiltration parmi les manifestants au poste frontalier de Coutts, en Alberta, a déclaré au tribunal qu’un des deux accusés lui avait confié qu’il s’attendait à mourir et qu’il avait auparavant l’intention de trancher la gorge de policiers. La policière a raconté mercredi qu’Anthony Olienick lui avait dit que ce blocus à la frontière représentait bien le type de combat que sa destinée lui commandait de mener. L’agente d’infiltration, qui ne peut être… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, granbyexpress.com, canadafrancais.com, lerefletdulac.com, beaucemedia.ca, lactualite.com, journalleguide.com, canadafrancais.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lanouvelle.net, leclaireurprogres.ca, lhebdodustmaurice.com, leprogres.net, lhebdojournal.com,
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Un sommet du G7 dominé par les guerres en Ukraine et à Gaza
(Rome) Les dirigeants du G7 se retrouvent cette semaine en Italie dans un contexte de fortes tensions internationales avec les guerres en Ukraine et à Gaza, et de turbulences politiques aux États-Unis et en Europe. Alice RITCHIE Agence France-Presse Le président américain Joe Biden et les autres chefs d’État ou de gouvernement des sept nations les plus riches du monde sont attendus de jeudi à samedi dans la luxueuse station balnéaire de Borgo Egnazia, dans les Pouilles. Ce sommet intervient à un moment délicat, tant sur le plan mondial, avec… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Une soirée avec la (vraie) coupe
(Fort Lauderdale) Nous étions deux dans l’ascenseur de l’hôtel : Phil Pritchard et moi-même, et puis aussi, il y avait un gros boîtier noir entre nous. Publié à 1h13 Mis à jour à 5h46 « Est-ce que c’est ce que je pense ? – Oui. » C’était bel et bien ça : la coupe Stanley, la vraie, dans son fameux boîtier, le même que l’on voit toujours dans les photos. Elle est ici en Floride parce que c’est la finale, et comme chaque année, Phil Pritchard la promène un peu… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Vers un (autre) record de médailles pour le Canada ?
À moins de 50 jours de la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques de Paris, le Comité olympique canadien ne lève « aucun drapeau rouge ». Publié à 0h51 Mis à jour à 5h57 « Notre préparation est sur la bonne voie, on a confiance », a affirmé le chef du sport du COC, Eric Myles, en entrevue dans les bureaux montréalais de l’organisation, la semaine dernière. « On est tous pompés, on est prêts, on a travaillé fort. On vit un bon stress à cette étape. On a tous hâte… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Violents affrontements anti-Milei à Buenos Aires pendant un débat au Sénat
De violents affrontements entre forces de l’ordre et manifestants à Buenos Aires émaillent mercredi le débat au Sénat d’un paquet de réformes voulues par le président ultralibéral Javier Milei, ont constaté des journalistes de l’AFP. Les violences ont débuté lorsque les manifestants ont tenté de déborder le cordon de sécurité mis en place autour de la Chambre des députés, où doit retourner la loi dite « omnibus » si les sénateurs l’approuvent. Sept personnes, dont cinq députés, ont été soignées à l’hôpital, selon le ministère de la Santé, après avoir… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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Vol massif de données chez Desjardins
La police de Laval a arrêté trois individus qui auraient participé à des fraudes totalisant 8,9 millions de dollars grâce aux données volées à Desjardins, de septembre 2018 à janvier 2019. Un quatrième est recherché et un mandat d’arrestation a été lancé à son encontre, au terme d’une enquête baptisée « Projet Glaive ». Publié à 14h21 Mis à jour à 14h49 Les individus interpellés sont Ayoub Kourdal, 36 ans, Imad Jbara, 33 ans et El Mehdi Ahlafi, 36 ans. Les deux premiers sont accusés de fraude de plus de… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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Vols de données chez Desjardins: 3 personnes arrêtées par la police de Laval
**LAVAL | La police de Laval a annoncé avoir fait des avancées majeures dans un dossier impliquant des informations subtilisées lors du mégavol de données chez Desjardins il y a cinq ans, avec l’arrestation de trois individus, et la recherche d’un quatrième suspect.** «Il s’agit d’une des enquêtes les plus complexe que nous avons connue au fil de notre histoire », a lancé Jean-François Rousselle, assistant-directeur aux enquêtes criminelles, en point de presse au quartier général du Service de police de Laval (SPL), mercredi. Amélie Bouchard, inspectrice aux enquêtes criminelles,… Apparaît sur: journaldequebec.com,
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«The Karate Kid», un film «fortiche» depuis 40 ans
**La série A posteriori le cinéma se veut une occasion de célébrer le 7e art en revisitant des titres phares qui fêtent d’importants anniversaires.** Au cinéma, certains films font courir les foules en leur temps, mais sombrent ensuite dans l’oubli : un succès éphémère, comme les modes. En revanche, il en est d’autres qui traversent les époques, et dont le legs, de suites en _remakes_ , semble éternel. Sorti il y a 40 ans ce mois-ci, _The Karate Kid_ ( _Le moment de vérité_ ), de John G. Avildsen, appartient… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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À Berlin, Zelensky snobé par l’extrême droite et la gauche souverainiste
(Berlin) La plupart des députés du parti allemand d’extrême droite AfD ainsi que les élus d’un parti de gauche souverainiste ont boycotté mardi le discours devant le Bundestag de Volodymyr Zelensky, qui s’est inquiété de l’écho de la rhétorique prorusse en Europe. Publié à 8h27 Mis à jour à 10h17 Isabelle LE PAGE et Sebastien ASH Agence France-Presse Lorsqu’il est monté sous les applaudissements au pupitre de la chambre basse du Parlement allemand, le président ukrainien s’est trouvé face aux sièges laissés vides par la quasi-totalité des 77 députés du… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca,
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À la recherche de soutiens, Zelensky continue son marathon diplomatique européen
Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, a continué sa tournée européenne ce mardi. Après s’être adressé aux députés allemands, le chef de l’État ukrainien a obtenu plusieurs promesses de soutien de ses alliés occidentaux, dont un appui financier accru et l’initiation du processus d’adhésion à l’Union européenne. « Le plus grand avantage stratégique de la Russie en Ukraine, c’est sa supériorité aérienne », a affirmé le président Zelensky devant les députés du Bundestag (la chambre basse du Parlement allemand). « C’est la terreur inspirée par les missiles et les bombes qui… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com,
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À la une Baie-Saint-Paul
Un des sinistrés de la rue Saint-Joseph, Yves Giroux, qui agit comme porte- parole pour un groupe de citoyens, s’inquiète de voir les résidents « sans droit de parole ». Il est maintenant statué que tous les conseillers municipaux de Baie-Saint- Paul siègeront au comité de démolition, contre seulement 3 auparavant. Toutes les décisions du comité deviennent « finales » et aucune demande de révision ne pourra être rendue possible. « C’est de plus en plus opaque la suite des choses », craint Yves Giroux qui s’est adressé au conseil… Apparaît sur: cihofm.com,
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Élections en France : la droite se fracture autour de l’alliance avec l’extrême droite
L’annonce d’un accord inédit en France entre l’extrême droite et le principal parti de droite a créé un nouveau choc mardi, deux jours après la dissolution de l’Assemblée et la convocation de législatives par le président Emmanuel Macron, qui a exclu toute démission. « Déloyauté », « mensonges », jeu « personnel »… Un déluge de critiques s’est abattu sur le président des républicains (LR) après son appel à s’allier, pour les élections des 30 juin et 7 juillet, au Rassemblement national (RN), qui a triomphé dimanche aux élections européennes. « Nous avons besoin d’une alliance, en… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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‘A laughable offer’: Pro-Palestinian encampment rejects McGill’s latest proposal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Quebec 2. News 3. Local News # ‘A laughable offer’: Pro-Palestinian encampment rejects McGill’s latest proposal « We stand firm against an administration that represses its students and funds genocide, » says McGill chapter of Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights. Published Jun 12, 2024 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Palestinian flags fly from within the pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus of McGill University in Montreal on… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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‘Projectiles’ thrown at police at McGill, UQAM pro-Palestinian protests: chief
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Quebec 2. News 3. Local News # ‘Projectiles’ thrown at police at McGill, UQAM pro-Palestinian protests: chief Fady Dagher defends police interventions after his force was accused of using « disproportional force. » Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 38 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Riot police use pepper spray and push away barricades that pro-Palestinian protesters used to box them in during a demonstration outside the James Administration… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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A year after Bass situation, Pride Toronto says relationship with Jays remains strong
TORONTO — A year after a most unusual lead-up to the Toronto Blue Jays’ annual Pride weekend, the executive director of Pride Toronto says the organization’s connection with the team is as solid as ever. « The relationship that we have with the Jays and Jays Care (Foundation), it’s even stronger this year, » said Kojo Modeste. « They’ve supported our community connect program. « I think that the work that they do — not just during the Pride Month — but the work that they do throughout the year, in terms of really… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca,
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Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry’s potential ’chilling effect’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. National # Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry’s potential ’chilling effect’ The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Jim Bronskill Published Jun 10, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. McGill University is shown in Montreal on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended « chilling effect » on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through a House of Commons committee. Members of the committee are slated to begin a clause-by-clause review of the sweeping anti-foreign interference bill today — including any amendments — after only a week of hearings. The legislation would… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Exclusive:One-on-one with Police Chief Fady Dagher
Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher agreed to an exclusive and candid interview in his office last week with _The Suburban_ the day after SPVM officers ended the occupation of McGill University’s James administration building by anti- Israel protesters. **Beryl Wajsman:** Thank you for giving us this time, Chief Dagher. Tell our readers, what was the difference between the rapid police response at the James Building and other situations where these same demonstrators took over property, blocked entrances at Federation CJA, sat in the middle of the street in front of… Apparaît sur: thesuburban.com,
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Former chief justice Beverley McLachlin to step down from controversial Hong Kong court
Former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin has announced her retirement from the controversial Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. McLachlin, 80, joined the court in 2018. She said she’ll be stepping down from the bench to spend more time with her family when her term ends on July 29, 2024. « It has been a privilege serving the people of Hong Kong, » McLachlin said in a media statement. « I continue to have confidence in the members of the court, their independence and their determination to uphold… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Maude Marquis-Bissonnette elected mayor of Gatineau
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Quebec 2. News # Maude Marquis-Bissonnette elected mayor of Gatineau She succeeds France Bélisle, who resigned in February, and will have a mandate of less than a year and a half. Author of the article: Published Jun 10, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Maude Marquis-Bissonnette has been elected mayor of Gatineau. Photo by Jean Levac /Ottawa Citizen files ## Article content GATINEAU — Action Gatineau party candidate Maude Marquis-Bissonnette… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, enbeauce.com, canadafrancais.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, journalleguide.com, granbyexpress.com, chamblyexpress.ca, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, lerefletdulac.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lactualite.com, lapresse.ca,
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McGill University makes another proposal to settle with pro-Palestinian encampment
McGill University is once again trying to convince the protesters who set up a pro-Palestinian camp on its campus over a month and a half ago to pack up. In its most recent proposal sent to the activists, the institution pledges, among other things, to « review » its participation in entities that derive most of their revenues from the production of military weapons. The protesters’ tents have been set up on the McGill campus since late April, but tensions escalated last week when some activists entered a university building. The event… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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McGill’s offer to pro-Palestinian protesters includes amnesty, calls for mediation
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # McGill’s offer to pro-Palestinian protesters includes amnesty, calls for mediation McGill University’s offer also includes a review to explore the university’s divestment from weapons manufacturers. Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 23 minutes ago • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Protesters have called on McGill to completely divest from Israel. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette file ## Article content Saying that it “remains steadfast in its… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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Opinion: Words are not enough; time for decisive action on antisemitism
## Article content Since Oct. 7, and frankly long before, we repeated in countless interviews and wrote in these very pages about the alarm we felt regarding the antisemitism we see in our city. Since then, the hate and intimidation on our streets, in our workplaces and on our campuses have continued to threaten not only the Jewish community, but also our very society and the values that underpin it. Article content The Jewish community of Montreal will never accept living in fear of violence and intimidation. To quote Menachem… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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Régie intermunicipale : Coteau-du-Lac dit finalement oui
Après avoir refusé de joindre la Régie intermunicipale de gestion du Centre sportif Soulanges le mois dernier, les élus de Coteau-du-Lac, ont dans le cadre d’une séance extraordinaire qui s’est déroulée le lundi 10 juin, revenu sur leur position et accepté la résolution pour se greffer à la nouvelle entité. C’est désormais confirmé, Coteau-du-Lac se joint à la régie intermunicipale. (Photothèque) En mai, les élus avaient voté contre la résolution proposée. Le résultat du vote était alors catégorique. On parlait de 5 conseillers qui s’opposaient. Pour ce qui est du… Apparaît sur: viva-media.ca,
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Toronto police say six people arrested at Walk with Israel event
## Article content Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel march on the weekend. The annual “Walk with Israel” event took place Sunday amid heightened security and protests along the route. Police say the people arrested range in age from 22 to 75. One of the accused is alleged to have displayed antisemitic messages and is charged with public incitement of hatred. Police allege another of the accused threw an Israeli flag on the ground and stomped on it, leading to an incident in which officers had… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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Toronto ’Walk with Israel’ event held amid high security, faceoffs with protesters
## Article content TORONTO — Thousands of members of Toronto’s Jewish community marched down a major city artery on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that unfolded amid heightened security and protests along the route. The United Jewish Appeal held its annual “Walk with Israel,” which involves a five-kilometre walk and a festival in the city’s north end. March participants, who were expected to turn out in record numbers, waved Israeli flags and carried posters of those taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that triggered… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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U of T says pro-Palestinian protesters rejected latest offer
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. National # U of T says pro-Palestinian protesters rejected latest offer Students set up the encampment on May 2 to call on the university to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. Author of the article: Published Jun 10, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A Palestinian flag flies over the pro-Palestinian encampment set up at the University of Toronto campus, in Toronto, Sunday,… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com,
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U.S. officials discussed hitting Canada with trade sanctions over Quebec’s language law
U.S government officials have discussed behind closed doors the possibility of imposing trade sanctions on Canada over Quebec’s controversial Bill 96 language law, CBC News has learned. Documents obtained by CBC News under the U.S. freedom of information law also reveal that American government officials are being told that the implementation of Bill 96 could result in fewer American products being shipped to Canada — not just to Quebec. According to the documents, officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have debated whether the legislation — which… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Will Concordia give in to the pro-Israel lobby?
# Will Concordia give in to the pro-Israel lobby? ## Why the IHRA definition of antisemitism is inherently wrong and incredibly dangerous OpinionsJacob Wade-Vallance & IJV Concordia — Published June 12, 2024 __0 minutes Kabbalat Shabbat at McGill Encampment. Courtesy Rebecca Lessard _This article was written by Jacob Wade-Vallance on behalf of IJV Concordia._ The Palestinian liberation movement is constantly under threat by various forces, whether it is by police violence at peaceful protests, by our universities cancelling events or by politicians who falsely portray the movement. These forces of… Apparaît sur: thelinknewspaper.ca,
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Observatoire de la liberté d’expression
Période: 9 juin au 15 juin 2024
Nombre d’articles: 375
Région: Canada sans Québec
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‘A courageous stand’: Calgary Cargill workers reach unanimous decision to strike
The union that represents workers at a Cargill plant in Calgary says it has « made history » with a vote that could see them walk off the job in the coming weeks. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 401 (UFCW 401) says workers at Calgary’s Case Ready plant have gone without a contract for more than a year and have now voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action. « (They) have taken a courageous stand voting 100 per cent in favour of strike action if their employer does not return… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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‘A laughable offer’: Pro-Palestinian encampment rejects McGill’s latest proposal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # ‘A laughable offer’: Pro-Palestinian encampment rejects McGill’s latest proposal « We stand firm against an administration that represses its students and funds genocide, » says McGill chapter of Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights. Published Jun 12, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Palestinian flags fly from within the pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus of McGill University in Montreal on Tuesday, June… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com,
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‘Enhanced safety and security measures’ at Western University’s spring convocation amid pro-Palestinian protest concerns
The first spring convocation ceremony was held inside Western University’s Alumni Hall Monday morning. Although not part of a typical graduation gown – graduating Western University student Diana El-Baraqouni donned a keffiyeh as she walked across the stage and shook hands with President Alan Shepard. A group of pro-Palestinian students, known as the Western Divestment Coalition, put out a call to action on their social media, encouraging graduating students to show solidary with the Palestinian community. “We’re not trying to ruin the experience of convocation – what we are trying… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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‘Projectiles’ thrown at police at McGill, UQAM pro-Palestinian protests: chief
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # ‘Projectiles’ thrown at police at McGill, UQAM pro-Palestinian protests: chief Fady Dagher defends police interventions after his force was accused of using « disproportionate force. » Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Riot police use pepper spray and push away barricades that pro-Palestinian protesters used to box them in during a demonstration outside the James Administration Building at McGill… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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‘Run and gun’: Undercover officer says accused at Coutts spoke of killing police
An undercover police officer told court Anthony Olienick had characterized Mounties as the “arms” of Canada’s “devil” prime minister and, if police tried to break up the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., he would kill them all. “(He said) this was his destiny and the war he was supposed to fight in, » the officer testified Wednesday. « He once again said that he knows he’s going to die for this fight. “Then he said he wants to kill them all. « If they come into Coutts, he said that he will slit… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, timescolonist.com, theglobeandmail.com, theglobeandmail.com, calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, torontosun.com,
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‘This is the dumbest idea’: NCC faces criticism for closing Ottawa roads for active use program, documents show
The National Capital Commission says there was « high levels of satisfaction and public support » for its active transportation program last summer, but newly released documents show hundreds of negative complaints about the closure of Queen Elizabeth Driveway and the parkways and traffic congestion in Ottawa and Gatineau. The NCC released the results of its 2023 survey in January, saying 88 per cent of respondents were satisfied with the closure of Queen Elizabeth Driveway for active transportation, while over 90 per cent of respondents supported the active use program in Gatineau… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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2 charged with hate crimes, 4 others arrested at Walk With Israel event
## Article content Six people were arrested and charged during Sunday’s Walk With Israel event in North York, including two men accused of hate offences. Article content Toronto Police said they were in the Bathurst St. and Sheppard Ave. area on Sunday for the mostly peaceful event hosted by the United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto, which attracted about 50,000 participants who were there to celebrate Israeli culture and march in support of Jewish people. Police said incidents included: — Lou-i Bou-Chahine, 32, of Toronto, is charged with public incitement… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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5 arrested after blocking Montreal bridge in F1 protest
Police on Sunday arrested five environmental protesters who snarled traffic on a bridge leading to the Montreal island that hosts the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. The demonstrators, who were charged with obstructing traffic, blocked several lanes on the Concorde Bridge for nearly half an hour starting shortly before 11 a.m., police spokeswoman Sabrina Gauthier said. The activists are supporters of Last Generation Canada, a self-described « civil resistance » group that has called on the federal government to create a national agency to battle wildfires. « The F1 races are dripping with… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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6 people arrested at Walk with Israel event, Toronto police say
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 10, 2024 5:14 pm **1 min read** Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel march on the weekend. The annual “Walk with Israel” event took place Sunday amid heightened security and protests along the route. Police say the people arrested range in age from 22 to 75. One of the accused is alleged to have displayed antisemitic messages and is charged with public incitement of hatred. Police allege another of the accused… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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A British judge who resigned from Hong Kong’s top court says the rule of law is in ‘grave danger’
## Article content LONDON (AP) — A British judge who resigned from Hong Kong’s top court last week said he stepped down because the rule of law in the city is in “grave danger” and judges operate in an “impossible political environment created by China.” Jonathan Sumption, who had served as a non-permanent overseas judge on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, described a growing “paranoia of the authorities” and judges being intimidated by a “darkening political mood” in the Asian financial hub in an article published by the Financial… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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A year after Bass situation, Pride Toronto says relationship with Jays remains strong
## Article content TORONTO — A year after a most unusual lead-up to the Toronto Blue Jays’ annual Pride weekend, the executive director of Pride Toronto says the organization’s connection with the team is as solid as ever. “The relationship that we have with the Jays and Jays Care (Foundation), it’s even stronger this year,” said Kojo Modeste. “They’ve supported our community connect program. “I think that the work that they do — not just during the Pride Month — but the work that they do throughout the year, in… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Accused in Coutts border blockade trial said he was part of a ‘revolution’, undercover officer testifies
Open this photo in gallery: Anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate demonstrators gather as a truck convoy blocks the highway at the busy U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., on Feb. 1, 2022.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press An undercover RCMP officer who infiltrated the protest group that blocked the Canada-U.S. border in Coutts, Alta., testified that one of the men facing trial said he was part of a “revolution” and that he was prepared to meet police “with resistance” if they attempted to overrun the blockade. The officer, who cannot be identified, has been… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Alberta ‘war room’ folded to give province control over oil messaging: Smith
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Money 2. Alberta # Alberta ‘war room’ folded into government to give province control over oil messaging: Smith ‘I think having the moniker ‘war room’ is not what they should be doing,’ Smith said Published Jun 12, 2024 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Premier Danielle Smith speaks with media at the Global Energy Show in Calgary on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Gavin Young/Postmedia ##… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, calgarysun.com, edmontonjournal.com,
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Alberta government dissolves controversial energy ‘war room’
The Alberta government is shutting down the Canadian Energy Centre — the controversial energy « war room » — and shuffling its duties into a government department. The office of Brian Jean, minister of energy and minerals, confirmed to CBC that the centre will be integrated into the intergovernmental relations department. The statement to CBC says that the centre « is an important advocate for Canada and Alberta’s long-term position as a safe, clean and responsible energy supplier and will continue to increase the public’s understanding of the role oil and gas plays… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Alberta murder-conspiracy trial to see cross-examination for officer who infiltrated Coutts protest
An undercover police officer is set to face more cross-examination today at the murder-conspiracy trial of two protesters at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are on trial charged with conspiring to murder police officers at the blockade. The blockade ran for two weeks in early 2022, tying up traffic at the busy Canada-United States border crossing for two weeks to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates. The two men were arrested after Mounties found a cache of guns, body armour and ammunition in trailers… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Apparent Gaza activists hurl paint at homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders, including Jewish director
NEW YORK (AP) — People purporting to be pro-Palestinian activists hurled red paint at the homes of top leaders at the Brooklyn Museum, including its Jewish director, and also splashed paint across the front of diplomatic buildings for Germany and the Palestinian Authority early Wednesday, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from city authorities. Mayor Eric Adams, in a post on the social platform X, shared images of a brick building splashed with red paint with a banner hung in front of the door that called the museum’s director, Anne… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Argentine riot police disperse protesters with water cannons ahead of key Senate vote
## Article content BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine riot police blasted protesters with water cannons to disperse crowds outside of Congress on Wednesday, escalating tensions before lawmakers were expected to vote on state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Milei. Libertarian Milei’s political opponents, powerful trade unions and thousands of demonstrators began converging around Congress early Wednesday when the Senate opened debate on the key legislation. Article content The demonstrators urged senators to reject Milei’s program of harsh austerity and economic deregulation. Hundreds of policemen backed by… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, ctvnews.ca,
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B.C. United missteps divide Muslim community, former party strategist claims
A former B.C. United strategist says the party made a major misstep by tapping, then dropping, the head of the B.C. Muslim Association as a candidate in a key Surrey riding. Asad Gondal was dropped by B.C. United three days after he was introduced by Leader Kevin Falcon as the candidate for Surrey North. It came after online backlash to some of Gondal’s previous statements on the war in Gaza and on 2SLGBTQ+ issues. Kareem Allam, a Vancouver-based political strategist who previously worked on Falcon’s leadership campaign in 2022, said… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts
British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation. British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation. The provincial response comes after the Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation said the areas… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Blinken calls on Hamas to accept Gaza cease-fire plan after UN Security Council strongly endorses it
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Blinken calls on Hamas to accept Gaza cease-fire plan after UN Security Council strongly endorses it Author of the article: Associated Press Matthew Lee And Abby Sewell Published Jun 11, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to reporters after a meeting with families and supporters of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by Palestinian militants who rallied in Tel Aviv during his… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, thestar.com, theprovince.com,
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Blinken welcomes UN vote in favor of Gaza cease-fire plan and again calls on Hamas to accept it
Middle East Blinken welcomes UN vote in favor of Gaza cease-fire plan and again calls on Hamas to accept it Blinken’s latest visit to the region is focused on rallying support for the cease-fire proposal, boosting the entry of humanitarian aid and advancing postwar plans for Gaza’s governance. Updated U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with families and supporters of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, during his visit to Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Jack Guez/Pool Photo via AP flag wire: true flag sponsored: false… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, ctvnews.ca,
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Braid: Threat of huge federal fines pushes ‘War Room’ into UCP government fold
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Politics 2. Opinion 3. News 4. Local News 5. Columnists # Braid: Threat of huge federal fines pushes ‘War Room’ into UCP government fold The main reason is federal Bill C-59, which has passed third reading in the House of Commons and is now before the Senate Get the latest from Don Braid, Calgary Herald straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Don Braid • Calgary Herald Published Jun 12, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, edmontonjournal.com, nationalpost.com,
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Bullied but not broken: How this woman survived years of torment
Kelsey Clarke was bullied for over a decade. She says the effects still haunt her. (Sarah Antle/CBC) _ **WARNING: This story contains disturbing content and details of suicide.**_ Kelsey Clarke looked like any other kid. She liked colouring and reading and hanging out with her friends. But when she went to school, Clarke faced a nightmare that, a decade later, she still hasn’t woken up from. The bullying started in grade one. Name calling, exclusion, and social ridicule marked her days through to graduation. « High school, I would say, was… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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CRA employees wrote ‘fake news’ published by Canadian outlets: Report
## Article content Records show the Canada Revenue Agency paid close to $250,000 to distribute fake “news” articles written by employees in 2023, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Article content “The purpose of these articles was to inform Canadians,” the agency wrote in an inquiry of ministry tabled in the Senate. The articles were to “help amplify its messaging in order to reach Canadians that it would not normally have access to through its own channels,” the agency said. No examples of agency-written stories were provided, but two dailies — the… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Calgary judge issues gag order against former head of police service’s HR department
The former head of the Calgary Police Service’s human resource department who describes herself as a « whistleblower » has been ordered by a judge to stop trashing the service online and to remove confidential information she posted to her social media accounts. CPS sued Angela Whitney, accusing her of breaching her resignation agreement after Whitney made a series of posts on social media disparaging the service and revealing information about specific HR investigations. « I have found that Ms. Whitney misused confidential CPS information and made disparaging comments about CPS and its… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Canada’s top scientist to Western University graduates: Science can unite us
## Article content Science and technology can play a powerful role in uniting cultures, even ones that may otherwise be at war, Canada’s top scientist told graduating Western University students at a Wednesday convocation ceremony. Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science advisor, addressed a crowd of hundreds of undergraduate science graduates and their families at Alumni Hall, part of a two-week series of ceremonies on a campus where the Israel-Hamas war has sparked an encampment and enflamed tensions. Article content “Science can help us find mutual goals and aspirations even amid… Apparaît sur: lfpress.com,
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Canadian judge Beverley McLachlin resigns from Hong Kong’s top court amid other departures
## Article content A former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada is stepping down from Hong Kong’s top court, the city’s officials said Monday, following a raft of other overseas judges’ resignations from the court amid concerns about Hong Kong’s judicial independence. Beverly McLachlin would end her term serving as a non-permanent overseas judge at Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong’s judiciary confirmed. Officials did not give details. Article content Also Monday, a British judge who resigned from the same court last week said he stepped… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, nationalpost.com,
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Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry’s potential ‘chilling effect’
OTTAWA — Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended « chilling effect » on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. OTTAWA — Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended « chilling effect » on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through a House of Commons committee…. Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, cp24.com, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, thestar.com, theglobeandmail.com, torontosun.com, nationalpost.com, calgaryherald.com,
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Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended « chilling effect » on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through a House of Commons committee. Members of the committee are slated to begin a clause-by-clause review of the sweeping anti-foreign interference bill today — including any amendments — after only a week of hearings. The legislation would… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Cascadia Liquor found to be in violation of BC labour code
## Article content **Striking Cascadia Liquor workers win Unfair Labour Practice decision from British Colombia Labour Relations Board** VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The BC Labour Board has found that several workers specified in SEIU Local 2’s unfair labour practice complaint have been illegally working as replacement workers while the company’s workforce is on strike. “This decision confirms what all of us on the picket line have known since the first week of this strike,” said Joey Olynyk, a striking Cascadia Liquor workers at the Eagle… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Cheating or fair game? Olympic trans-inclusion rules dividing the sports world
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports 2. Olympics 3. News 4. Longreads 5. Canada We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Play Video # Cheating or fair game? Olympic trans-inclusion rules dividing the sports world Policies that allow trans athletes to compete in the gender category of their choosing have upped the tension ahead of the Paris Games Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 18 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, lfpress.com,
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Cross-examination for undercover officer who testified Coutts accused wanted to kill
## Article content LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An undercover police officer is set to face more cross- examination today at the murder-conspiracy trial of two protesters at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are on trial charged with conspiring to murder police officers at the blockade. The blockade ran for two weeks in early 2022, tying up traffic at the busy Canada-United States border crossing for two weeks to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates. Article content The two men were arrested after Mounties found a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, ctvnews.ca,
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Cult of Trump poised to topple American democracy
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Cult of Trump poised to topple American democracy Where are the voices that warn the world of what happens when hatred is used as a primary organizing tool to gain power? By Paul Kahnert No dictators have ever come to power all by themselves. They always have a lot of help from true believers. So it is with Donald Trump. Republicans at every level are systematically dismantling democracy, Paul Kahnert writes. Justin Sullivan Getty Images file photo Save Now that the 80th anniversary of D-Day is over,… Apparaît sur: therecord.com,
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DOJ, Tennessee school reach settlement after racial harassment investigation
## Article content NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A school district in eastern Tennessee has agreed to implement changes after a federal investigation found several incidents of race-based harassment, including students holding a mock “slave auction” to sell Black students to their white classmates. The Department of Justice announced the settlement Monday after initially alerting the school district in 2023 that it would launch an investigation. It said school officials had been “deliberately indifferent to known race-based harassment in its schools, violating the equal protection rights of Black students,” according to… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Dalhousie University halts Saint John cardiac training after students allege harassment
Dalhousie University has pulled all medical students and post-graduate trainees from any cardiac training at the Saint John Regional Hospital and New Brunswick Heart Centre after some complained about alleged harassment and the learning environment, CBC News has learned. Students and trainees were notified nearly seven months ago of the « pause » to « address issues. » « As of Nov. 10th at 5 pm, placement of learners on [the cardiac care unit] and other cardiology related clinical teaching experiences in Saint John will be stopped, » an internal memo, obtained by CBC News, said…. Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Danielle Smith wants ‘energy war room’ more closely aligned with premier’s office
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the decision to shuffle the Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) – commonly known as the province’s energy war room – into the department of Intergovernmental Relations will help tighten its focus and help its goals. As part of the move, the centre’s mandate, money and three of its staff members are being moved closer to the premier. “When we have those big initiatives we have to do, it should be led out of the premier’s office. So that was the thinking behind it,” Smith said **.**… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Danko broke code of conduct with ‘toddlers’ post: commissioner
Save A Hamilton councillor’s post on social media that referred to YWCA award winners as “ toddlers with a microphone ” broke his code of conduct, the city’s integrity commissioner says. That conclusion, in turn, has sparked a discussion among city politicians about addressing social-media communication in their conduct guidelines. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in “It’s 2024. Social media’s been around for a minute,” Coun. Cameron Kroetsch said in pushing for changes to the code Wednesday. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The issue needs to be addressed but… Apparaît sur: thespec.com,
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DePaul University dismisses biology professor after assignment tied to Israel-Hamas war
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul University said it dismissed a part-time biology instructor after she gave an optional assignment related to the Israel-Hamas war. Anne d’Aquino told students in May that they could write about the impact of “genocide in Gaza on human health and biology.” The theme of the spring class at the Chicago school was how microorganisms cause disease. DePaul said some students “expressed significant concern” about politics in a science class. “We investigated the matter, spoke with the faculty member, and found it had negatively affected the learning… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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DeSantis appointees bury hatchet with Disney by approving new development deal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # DeSantis appointees bury hatchet with Disney by approving new development deal Author of the article: Associated Press Mike Schneider Published Jun 12, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. FILE – The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Months after Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Declining youth hockey participation raises concerns for the sport’s future in Canada
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports 2. News 3. Canada # Declining youth hockey participation raises concerns for the sport’s future in Canada Because of growing costs for everything from equipment and ice time to specialized coaching and travel programs, families are choosing other sports like soccer and basketball over hockey Author of the article: The Associated Press Stephen Whyno Published Jun 12, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 9 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Defense attorney for rapper Young Thug found in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Entertainment # Defense attorney for rapper Young Thug found in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail Author of the article: Published Jun 11, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, and his lawyer, Brian Steel, watch Judge Ural Glanville speak during the hearing of key witness Kenneth Copeland at the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Monday, June… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, theglobeandmail.com,
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Demonstrators shut down Winnipeg street at conclusion of Skibicki trial
Dozens of demonstrators briefly shut down the intersection outside the Manitoba Law Courts Monday, following final submissions in the trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki. Family and friends of four Indigenous women killed by Skibicki gathered at Kennedy Street and York Avenue for around 20 minutes. The group held a drumming circle, chanted and sang, while holding signs that read “Search the Landfill” and listed names of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Skibicki has admitted to killing Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified victim given… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Disbarred B.C. lawyer sexually harassed vulnerable client, law society panel finds
A discipline panel has ruled a disbarred Nanaimo, B.C., lawyer committed professional misconduct after sexually harassing a vulnerable client in 2016. Marc Andre Eckardt, also known as Marc Andre Scheirer, was disbarred last December for sexually assaulting another client. He was criminally convicted, and handed a suspended sentence, for the 2018 assault. The latest case concerns a client, named AR in the Law Society of B.C. decision, who said Eckardt touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions, which left her « petrified. » The decision details how it took years for the woman… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Dollarama sales growth continued in first quarter as Canadians grappled with inflation
Dollarama posted an increase in first-quarter sales and profit on Wednesday, as more Canadians shopped at its stores for affordable groceries and essentials. Canadian consumers have been looking for affordable deals and bargains for a wide range of products such as clothes, groceries and cleaning supplies, as they grapple with higher cost of living. Constrained household budgets have encouraged more people to visit discount stores such as Dollarama and Dollar Tree, which sell essential products used by consumers at competitive prices. « We are seeing a progressive normalization in comparable store… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Donald Trump wonders if ‘unusually beautiful’ Taylor Swift really is ‘liberal’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Celebrity # Donald Trump wonders if ‘unusually beautiful’ Taylor Swift really is ‘liberal’ ‘She’s legitimately liberal? It’s not an act? It surprises me that a country star can be successful being liberal’ Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 44 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Taylor Swift and Donald Trump Photo by Getty Images… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, theprovince.com, winnipegsun.com, edmontonsun.com, windsorstar.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com,
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Donald Trump’s lawyers press judge to lift gag order in wake of ex-president’s felony conviction
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Donald Trump’s lawyers press judge to lift gag order in wake of ex- president’s felony conviction Author of the article: Associated Press Michael R. Sisak Published Jun 12, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Trump Tower, Friday, May 31, 2024, in New York. A day after a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony charges,… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Doug Ford’s paper-bag order caught LCBO execs by surprise
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s order to the LCBO to bring back paper bags caught the provincial liquor store’s senior executives off guard and sent its management scrambling to procure new supply, documents obtained by Radio- Canada reveal. Ford’s move came on a Sunday night in April, some seven months after the LCBO had stopped offering paper bags at its 660 retail stores across the province. Ford told CEO George Soleas to « take immediate steps to reverse the decision » in an email sent just before 7 p.m. on April 7, according… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Dufferin-Peel Catholic board trustees vote down policy that would let schools fly Pride flag
Trustees for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board have voted against a motion that would have allowed schools to fly alternative flags, including Pride flags, outside schools and other board buildings. At a special board meeting Tuesday night, trustee Brea Corbet proposed a motion to allow schools to fly other flags in « support of particular observances, » saying the board has a responsibility of making sure schools are welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces. This is particularly important for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, she said, because it’s experiencing « increasing levels » of bullying, harassment… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Elon Musk pursued women working at SpaceX for sex, WSJ says
## Article content SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk pursued women working at the company for sex, including a former intern, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing affidavits signed by one of the women and other interviews. Former SpaceX executives told the Journal that company policies aren’t enforced with Musk, and that contributes to a culture of sexism and harassment. President Gwynne Shotwell disagreed with that assessment, telling the newspaper that SpaceX fully investigates all complaints of harassment and takes appropriate actions in response. Article content Musk and SpaceX didn’t… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Emily Carey recalls ‘House of the Dragon’ trolls’ ‘borderline homophobic hate’
_Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page._ ## Article content Emily Carey received a “huge amount” of “borderline homophobic hate” over her role in ‘House of the Dragon’. Article content The 21-year-old actress played the young Alicent Hightower in the first season of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel and she faced a backlash from fans who accused her of trying to “force [her] lesbianism” on her alter ego when she and co-star Milly… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, windsorstar.com, winnipegsun.com, edmontonsun.com, ottawasun.com,
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Emma Teitel: Jewish kids are being victimized in Canada and nobody cares
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Emma Teitel: Jewish kids are being victimized in Canada and nobody cares Students feel unsafe at school Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 51 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. One of the bullet holes in the Young Israel of Montreal building, on Thursday May 30, 2024. Dave Sidaway / Montreal Gazette 0613 ed teitel ## Article content _We are pleased to welcome Emma Teitel… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Energy ‘war room’ shuffled into government — a sign of failure, says NDP
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Calgary 2. Alberta # Energy ‘war room’ shuffled into government — a sign of failure, says NDP The war room’s critics contend the CEC has been more of a redundant, money- wasting embarrassment than an asset and see its latest incarnation as confirming that Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks at the official launch of the… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, edmontonsun.com, edmontonjournal.com,
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Establishing new regulator for online harms law ‘will take some time’: Minister Virani
Canada’s justice minister says it will « take some time » to create a new regulator to compel internet giants to better protect Canadians against online harms. Arif Virani’s comments come as the Opposition Conservatives are criticizing the government’s plan to create a new regulatory scheme through its Online Harms Act as nothing more than an onerous bureaucracy. The bill seeks to establish a new Digital Safety Commission of Canada, which would have the power to levy fines and evaluate companies’ digital safety plans. It also proposes hiring an ombudsperson to hear… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, timescolonist.com, theglobeandmail.com, torontosun.com,
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Europe’s biggest soccer show set to begin in Germany and as usual it’s unpredictable
A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is wide open. That’s without mentioning three-time winner Spain. The unpredictability of the European Championship, which begins in Munich on Friday, is what makes it such compelling viewing. Even in its expanded format of 24 teams, there is always the potential for a surprise. _**Watch every game of UEFA Euro 2024 LIVE on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App.**_ This is the tournament, after all,… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, tsn.ca,
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Ex-employees sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, claiming illegal firings after they called out alleged gender bias and harassment
New York – SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by former employees who claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment at the rocket company. The lawsuit, brought by eight employees who were fired in 2022, alleges that Musk wants to be « the leader to a brave new world of space travel, but runs his company in the dark ages — treating women as sexual objects to be evaluated on their bra size, bombarding the workplace with lewd sexual banter, and… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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FIRST READING: Millions of Canadians would rather be somewhere else
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # FIRST READING: Millions of Canadians would rather be somewhere else One third of British Columbians told a poll they’d leave if they could, and Canadian migration to the U.S. is reaching new highs Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Traffic in Vancouver, a city where are… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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FIRST READING: The real reason the Liberals are holding on for dear life
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # FIRST READING: The real reason the Liberals are holding on for dear life Few of them have ever had it this good, or will ever have it this good again Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 44 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Members of the federal cabinet applaud as Prime Minister Justin… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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FIRST READING: What Canada’s ‘silent majority’ believes
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # FIRST READING: What Canada’s ‘silent majority’ believes At few times has government been more out of step with the views of its citizenry Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 12, 2024 • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Crowds at the 2022 Canada Day parade in Windsor. Photo by Kathleen Saylors/Windsor Star ## Article content _First Reading is a daily newsletter… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegsun.com,
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Federal appeals court weighs challenge to Iowa ban on books with sexual content from schools
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Federal appeals court weighs challenge to Iowa ban on books with sexual content from schools Author of the article: The Associated Press Steve Karnowski Published Jun 11, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. FILE – The U.S. District Courthouse for the District of Minnesota is shown on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. Attorneys for LGBTQ+ youth, teachers and major publishers asked… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back
Former Canadian environmental officer who feared for her life at work wins multi-year case. The labour board ruling raises concerns she was fired as an example to other government employees. A fired government officer who investigated environmental and fisheries crimes across Western Canada has been given her job back and awarded multiple years of back pay and lost benefits, after she was found to have been wrongly terminated. The decision, handed down by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board in February but released to the public in… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Following Conservative attacks, government releases internal data on the impact of carbon pricing
The federal government has released its estimate of the impact of carbon pricing on the size of the economy after it was accused by the opposition Conservatives of muzzling an officer of Parliament. The modelling, created by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) in May and released today, projects carbon pricing’s impacts on emissions and the gross domestic product (GDP). The department’s modellers took the rising price on carbon and imposed it on Statistics Canada’s GDP figures. According to the data, Canada’s emissions would… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Foreign influence registry could have ‘chilling effect,’ researchers warn MPs
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through a House of Commons committee. Members of the committee began a clause-by-clause review of the sweeping anti- foreign interference bill Monday after only a week of hearings. By early evening, MPs had passed a number of minor… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, globalnews.ca,
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Former chief justice Beverley McLachlin to step down from controversial Hong Kong court
Former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, has announced her retirement from the controversial Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. McLachlin, 80, who joined the court in 2018, said she’ll be stepping down from the bench to spend more time with her family when her term on the court ends on July 29, 2024. « It has been a privilege serving the people of Hong Kong, » her statement said. « I continue to have confidence in the members of the Court, their independence and their determination to uphold… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Former top judge Beverley McLachlin to end term in Hong Kong court, says she has ‘confidence’ in system
Open this photo in gallery: Canada’s former top judge Beverley McLachlin listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa on Dec. 15, 2017. She joined the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal in 2018.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Canada’s former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in democracy in the territory. Beverley McLachlin served as Canada’s chief justice from 2000 to 2017 and joined the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal a year later. Beijing has recently been cracking… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, timescolonist.com, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with ‘confidence,’ but mum on repression
Canada’s former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in that institution while keeping mum on democratic backsliding in the city-state. Beverley McLachlin served as Canada’s chief justice from 2000 to 2017 and joined the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal a year later. In recent years, Hong Kong civil society has reported a steady crackdown on democracy in the former British colony, which had been returned to Chinese rule with an understanding that its laws would allow for more freedom… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, timescolonist.com, timescolonist.com, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Four U.S. instructors stabbed in northeast China, apparently in random attack
Four American instructors from a small Iowa university were wounded in a stabbing attack in a public park in northeast China’s Jilin province on Monday, prompting an investigation into the attacker’s motive, Chinese officials said. The alleged assaults occurred shortly before noon on Monday at a park in Jilin City, police said. A 55-year-old local man, identified only by his surname Cui, was detained the same day. “Cui collided into a foreigner while walking in Beishan Park, and then stabbed the foreigner and three fellow foreigners with a knife, as… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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France’s Macron calls snap election after far-right gains in EU polls
Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections. Some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament were still being counted Monday, but the outcome showed the 27-nation bloc’s parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni more than doubled her party’s seats in the assembly. And despite being hounded by a scandal involving candidates, the Alternative for Germany extreme right party still… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Gag order to continue against former head of CPS human resources, judge rules
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Gag order to continue against former head of CPS human resources, judge rules Get the latest from Kevin Martin straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 11, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Calgary Police Service headquarters in Westwinds. Postmedia file photo ## Article content The former head of human resources for the Calgary Police Service must abide by an agreement she not post… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, calgarysun.com,
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HUNTER: Many questions to unravel after Hamilton woman found slain in wine country
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA 2. Crime # HUNTER: Many questions to unravel after Hamilton woman found slain in wine country Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 10, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. MURDERED: Jessica St. Jules. GOFUNDME ## Article content The roadside that became Jessica St. Jules’s temporary resting place after she was slain is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of place. Advertisement 2… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Health-care aides say overwhelming work conditions at Winnipeg care home putting residents at risk
Some long-time health-care aides are speaking out about what they describe as overwhelming work conditions at Holy Family Home, pointing to repeated instances of understaffing they said put residents and employees at risk of physical and mental harm. Eight aides from the 317-bed, non-profit personal care home in Winnipeg’s North End said they’re coming forth as a group in hopes that solidarity will protect them from being sanctioned or losing their jobs. The aides said they’re assigned to 20 residents each while working the evening or night shift, but when… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Hong Kong uses new national security law against exiled activists
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau said on Wednesday it would use powers in a new national security against six exiled activists residing in Britain, including cancelling their passports, after they fled the China-ruled city. The six are Nathan Law, Christopher Mung Siu-tat, Finn Lau, Simon Cheng, Johnny Fok Ka-chi and Tony Choi Ming-da. City authorities put them on a wanted list last year. “These lawless wanted criminals are hiding in the United Kingdom and continue to blatantly engage in activities that endanger national security,” the bureau said in a statement. “They… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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House of Commons expected to pass foreign-interference bill as civil-liberties groups raise alarm
Open this photo in gallery: The House of Commons is expected to pass a sweeping law to counter foreign interference on Thursday, and while many parts of the bill will take effect soon after it receives royal assent, the federal government said it needs a year to establish what it is calling the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry and the office that will oversee it.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press The House of Commons is expected to pass a sweeping law to counter foreign interference on Thursday, creating new criminal offences, granting more… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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How Canada became a super-power in hammer throw and can win in Paris
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Olympics 2. Canada # How Canada became a super-power in hammer throw and can win in Paris Canadians have usurped Polish and Russian athletes at the event, and it all traces back to one coach who changed throwing in North America Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 52 minutes ago • 25 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canada’s Camryn Rogers competes in the women’s hammer throw during the World Athletics Championships… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, lfpress.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com,
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How free is ‘religious freedom’ in Canada?
How free is ‘religious freedom’ in Canada? Do being religious and being Canadian belong to two separate spheres that are not supposed to intersect? By Richard Shields Inside St. Peter’s Anglican Church Ron Pozzer The Hamilton Spectator file photo With an increasing number of Canadians identify as having no religion, being atheist or agnostic, the thin line between protecting the victims of religious discrimination and disqualifying religious voices in public discourse becomes more pronounced, Richard Shields writes. Show more Show less Ron Pozzer The Hamilton Spectator file photo With an… Apparaît sur: therecord.com,
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How to spot a toxic workplace before accepting a job offer
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Work # How to spot a toxic workplace before accepting a job offer The situation can be avoided well before showing up for your first day if you look closely for red flags Author of the article: The Canadian Press Ritika Dubey Published Jun 10, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Feelings that your views don’t matter, receiving pushback on ideas, hearing gossip or rumours, bullying and unbearable workloads are… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Hungary’s Orban shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Hungary’s Orban shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival Author of the article: The Associated Press Justin Spike Published Jun 10, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The day after Hungarians voted in the European Parliament elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government declared a big win, but missing from the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Ikea Lost $5,000 When Each Worker Quit. So It Began Paying More
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Business # Ikea Lost $5,000 When Each Worker Quit. So It Began Paying More After quitting spiked around the globe, the Swedish retailer turned to flexible schedules, more generous compensation and smoother orientation for new hires. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Matthew Boyle Published Jun 11, 2024 • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A worker walks past a mural depicting a panda in a yellow shopping bag inside the… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, financialpost.com,
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In Italy’s Puglia region, women take the lead in challenging the local mafia at great personal risk
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # In Italy’s Puglia region, women take the lead in challenging the local mafia at great personal risk Author of the article: The Associated Press Trisha Thomas Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content LECCE, Italy (AP) — It was a scene straight out of “The Godfather.” On the night of Feb. 1, a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. Senators voted 37 to 36 late Wednesday to give their overall approval to the overhaul bill after 11 hours of heated debate while protesters — urging lawmakers to reject Milei’s harsh austerity plan — clashed with police outside Congress. The Senators still must approve individual measures in an article- by-article vote… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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In the news today: Ukraine to top G7 talks, Canada to send rocket motors to Kyiv
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN News 2. PMN Canada # In the news today: Ukraine to top G7 talks, Canada to send rocket motors to Kyiv Author of the article: Published Jun 13, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… **Trudeau in Italy as G7 summit kicks off** Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Italy… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, timescolonist.com,
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Is Canada ready for another Trump presidency? + protest ‘bubble zones’ spark tensions in Toronto city counci
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Sunset Park on Sunday in Las Vegas. Madeline Carter TNS Good morning. This is the Thursday, June 13 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox . Here’s the latest on the prospect of another Trump administration , the war in Gaza reaches Toronto city council and the ballooning costs of a long-delayed affordable housing project . Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in Switch accounts DON’T… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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Is it Happy Hour yet? The 10 best places to check out in Metro Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Life 2. Food # Is it Happy Hour yet? The 10 best places to check out in Metro Vancouver For this list, we looked outside of the city proper to the many communities that make up Metro Vancouver Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. This is Port Moody’s Best Happy Hour according to Yelp. Photo by Taps & Tacos /sun _Reviews… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com,
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Italy’s G7 venue is a faux medieval luxury resort far from public view
## Article content BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies are meeting in a faux medieval town constructed as a luxury resort on the heel of Italy’s boot. Borgo Egnazia, nestled amid olive groves and prickly pear cacti in the southern Puglia region, has reportedly hosted Madonna and the Beckhams. Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake got married there. On Thursday, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni waited near the arched entrance and in front of one of Puglia’s famed olive trees to greet the other G7… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Javier Milei’s radical overhaul narrowly passes Argentina’s Senate as protesters clash with police
Open this photo in gallery: A Cadena 3 radio station car set on fire during a protest outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires on June 12.LUIS ROBAYO/Getty Images Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved President Javier Milei‘s sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his own powers on Thursday, handing the libertarian leader a much-needed first legislative victory even as opposition senators scrapped an income tax package and tweaked some contentious parts of the plan. Senate president Victoria Villarruel, the vice president, used a tie-breaking vote to give provisional approval… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, financialpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com,
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Joe Oliver: Banning ‘greenwashing’ is part of the war on free enterprise
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. FP Comment # Joe Oliver: Banning ‘greenwashing’ is part of the war on free enterprise Ottawa seems not to understand that public opinion is turning against the high cost of its net-zero climate campaign Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. An advertisement from Alberta’s Canadian Energy Centre promotes green efforts by Canada’s oil and gas sector. Will such advertising soon be… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Juhl: Are we raising a generation of whistleblowers?
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # Juhl: Are we raising a generation of whistleblowers? We want our children to come to us with anything. Yet we don’t always have the patience for tattletales. Author of the article: Hayley Juhl • Montreal Gazette Published Jun 08, 2024 • Last updated 20 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Younger children do not have the experience to distinguish between good and bad telling (if « bad telling »… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com,
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus has an opinion on political correctness in comedy: ‘It’s just good to be vigilant’
Move over, Jerry. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has entered the chat. Last month, comedian Jerry Seinfeld sparked discourse online when he told the New Yorker in an interview that he felt there isn’t any “funny stuff” to watch on TV anymore, complaining that it was “the result of the extreme left and P.C. crap, and people worrying so much about offending other people.” Asked to respond to her former “Seinfeld” co-star’s much-talked-about comments during a recent interview with the New York Times, Louis-Dreyfus replied thoughtfully, saying “I believe being aware of certain… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus sounds off on Jerry Seinfeld’s political correctness complaints
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Celebrity # Julia Louis-Dreyfus sounds off on Jerry Seinfeld’s political correctness complaints ‘When I hear people starting to complain … to me that’s a red flag’ Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses for a portrait to promote the film « You Hurt My Feelings » on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Photo… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, windsorstar.com, edmontonsun.com, winnipegsun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, torontosun.com, globalnews.ca,
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Kenneth Green: I tried to enter the U of T encampment to speak with protesters, but I was blocked and cursed at
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Kenneth Green: I tried to enter the U of T encampment to speak with protesters, but I was blocked and cursed at I’m a prof and I’ve never seen antisemitism so vicious on campus before Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 50 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Protesters are seen at the entrance to the anti-Israel encampment at the University of Toronto on May… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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King Charles III painting vandalized by animal rights activists
## Article content LONDON (AP) — Animal rights activists pasted a cartoon image over a portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday at a London art gallery, the latest in a series of incidents at U.K. museums as campaigners use vandalism to publicize their causes. A group called Animal Rising shared a video of campaigners pasting a picture of a character called Wallace, from the “Wallace and Gromit” comedy series, over the king’s head. The so-called ”comic redecoration″ was designed to highlight an investigation that Animal Rising said found widespread… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, thestar.com, torontosun.com, theglobeandmail.com, globalnews.ca,
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Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband pleads guilty to reckless endangerment after altercations with family
RIFLE, Colo. (AP) — The ex-husband of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment Wednesday after separate altercations with his ex- wife at a local restaurant and their son at home earlier this year, according to online court documents. A January argument between the congresswoman and Jayson Boebert at a restaurant that allegedly got out of control led to charges against Jayson Boebert for disorderly conduct, trespassing and obstruction of a peace officer, court documents show. Those charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal, according to… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Letters June 11: Drugs and risks; growth in Saanich; enforcement on trails
### Send the right message about drugs and risks As I watched college-age kids partying, peeing and doing drugs in a downtown Victoria alley, I wondered how many of them will soon become the human wreckage we pass daily on our sidewalks. This thought came to me: Adults with fully developed brains are telling kids and young adults, those with still developing brains, it’s legal and at least relatively safer to try these drugs because we provide systems to prevent your death by overdose alone in an alley. We have… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Letters to the Editor, June 13, 2024
Article content Re “Lie loudly and lie often” (Brian Lilley, June 10): To Chrystia Freeland’s warning that democracy is at stake and “What kind of Canada do you want to live in?” Knowing that storm clouds have been building on the horizon, I want to live in a Canada where my government is taking every measure to ensure our democratic institutions are protected from influence by foreign agents; where my government gives the highest priority to ensuring our security by giving the military the equipment and support it needs to… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Life, death and cellphones
Opinion Changing your phone number can often mean the difference between life and death for someone fleeing domestic violence. It should be a no-brainer that tech companies offer flexibility to allow survivors who are escaping a harmful or violent situation at home to be released from their family phone plans or change their phone numbers. Sadly, that is not the case. Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press files The ability to escape a phone plan can be essential in domestic violence cases. Inflexibility, high costs, and an inability to be… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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London police treating probe into alleged arson on Muslim family’s home as hate-motivated
Police in London, Ont., are looking for a suspect after the front porch of a house was set on fire in what investigators are treating as a hate-motivated attack on **** a Muslim family. Police and fire crews responded late Saturday night after reports of a fire at a two-storey house on the northwestern edge of the city. No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries, said Kirk Loveland, platoon chief with the London Fire Department. “Fortunately, the fire had been knocked down… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Loud quitting: Women of colour aren’t going quietly
_Karima-Catherine Goundiam is the founder and chief executive officer of digital strategy firm Red Dot Digital and business matchmaking platform B2BeeMatch._ Forget quiet quitting. The new trend I’m seeing and hearing about is loud quitting. These days, I’m noticing that a lot of women – and in particular Black women and women of colour – are becoming less patient with the systemic injustices we face in the workplace and are more likely to take a stand, loudly and publicly. We want change. We have had enough of celebrating Black History… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Macron suspends controversial voting reform in New Caledonia
## Article content PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday the suspension of controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia, following a spate of deadly unrest in the French Pacific territory. The reforms, which would have altered voting rights, are feared by the Indigenous Kanak people who say they would have marginalize them further. The issue has caused the worst violence on the archipelago in decades. The violence flared on May 13 in response to attempts by Macron’s government to amend the French Constitution and change voting lists in… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Mafia-style violence is on the rise in the same Italian region where G7 leaders are set to meet
Rome – Around the same time Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that the G7 leaders’ meeting would be held in the southern Italian region of Puglia as part of her country’s presidency of the economic organization, local anti- mafia investigators were homing in on three mafia-style criminal groups alleged to be behind an uptick of violence there. The groups were showing worrying signs of trouble, according to the Italian Interior Ministry’s half-yearly report released in January 2024. The prevalence of criminality recorded “reflects the dynamism of criminal balances and… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Mandryk: Handing over high school classes to oil companies problematic
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Letters 3. Columnists # Mandryk: Saskatchewan high school classes run by oil companies problematic The Saskatchewan Party government’s job is to govern — not simply hand over related governance responsibilities to private oil and gas companies. Get the latest from Murray Mandryk straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. There might be nothing wrong… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com,
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Marjorie Taylor Greene compares Trump to Jesus, provoking backlash
Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene compared former president Donald Trump to Jesus over the weekend, leaving some in America’s political ecosphere scratching their heads over the comparison, baffled as to how she sees Trump, now a convicted felon, as Christ-like. She was speaking at a rally for Trump in Las Vegas on Sunday, railing against his recent conviction for covering up a 2016 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to help his electoral chances. “The Democrats and the fake news media want to constantly talk about, ‘Oh, President Trump… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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McGill extends offer to pro-Palestinian protesters at downtown encampment
Montreal’s McGill University is proposing to review its investments in weapons manufacturers and grant amnesty to protesting students as part of a new offer to members of a pro-Palestinian encampment on its downtown campus. McGill says the offer it extended Monday includes a review of direct equity investments in entities that earn most of their revenues from the production of military weapons. It is also offering to disclose more investments to include holdings below $500,000, to support Palestinian students displaced by the war in the Gaza Strip and to grant… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, theglobeandmail.com, globalnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, timescolonist.com,
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McGill’s new proposal to pro-Palestinian protesters offers to explore divestment, grant partial amnesty to encampment
Open this photo in gallery: McGill University is proposing to review its investment in weapons manufacturers and grant amnesty to protesting students as part of a new offer to members of a pro-Palestinian encampment on its Montreal campus. A man reads a sign of demands posted outside a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Tuesday, April 30, 2024.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press McGill University has made a new proposal to pro-Palestinian protesters on its downtown campus offering to give amnesty to encampment participants from disciplinary action if… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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McLachlin to retire from seat on Hong Kong’s highest appellate court when term ends
Open this photo in gallery: Beverley McLachlin listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa in December 2017.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Former Canadian Supreme Court justice Beverley McLachlin says she will retire from her seat on Hong Kong’s highest appellate court when her term ends this summer. Her announcement follows news that two British judges also quit the same court last week. Ms. McLachlin had faced repeated calls to resign since China’s 2020 imposition of a national-security law eroded the legal freedoms and rule of law that Beijing… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Memo reveals higher-than-anticipated costs for new Barrie transit hub
A newly released memo to city councillors highlights higher-than-anticipated expenses for the new state-of-the-art Allandale Transit Terminal in Barrie. The document outlines several factors, such as new site due diligence, the removal of contaminated soil, and archaeological monitoring. Additionally, unexpected costs related to Metrolinx, including updated work requirements by the rail corridor, could potentially strain the project’s budget. The city said it would invest $9 million into the new transit hub, with the provincial and federal governments contributing the remaining $29 million. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new transit hub… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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N.S. Human Rights Commission ‘deeply concerned’ about rising hate against LGBTQ+ community
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission says it is “deeply concerned” about a rise in hate against the LGBTQ+ community in the province and across the country. “A recent IPSOS poll warns Canada is among few countries globally where public support for queer and trans rights is declining,” said Joseph Fraser, director and CEO of the commission, in a written statement. “This follows a notice earlier this year by the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) raising concerns about the increased risk of extremist violence against members of the 2SLGBTQIA+… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Navigating the changing rules on when to tip: ‘A bit of a Wild West’
If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. “It is a bit of a Wild West,” von Massow said. The University of Guelph food economy professor studies tipping practices and their impact on consumers. “If someone came in here and said, `Mike, what happens with tipping in Canada?’ I’d be hard pressed to give them a definitive answer to where you tip, where you don’t tip, and also how much to tip.” It’s hard to… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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North Carolina lawmakers approve mask bill that allows health exemption after pushback
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A new, reworked version of a bill that originally caught flak for removing a pandemic-era health exemption for wearing a mask in public was approved by North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday. The amended bill still increases punishments for people wearing masks while committing a crime. It was brought forth in part as a response to campus protests on the war in Gaza. The previous version of the bill would have also barred masking in public for health reasons. Following extended debate from Democrats, the General Assembly… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Okanagan Pride Week organizers dealing with protestors at many events
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pride week wrapped up in the Okanagan Sunday with record numbers at each of the events. “One of the [Kelowna Pride Society] board members said they thought there was about 15,000 people out yesterday for the march and the festival,” said Wilbur Turner, president of Advocacy Canada. However, the overwhelming amount of support came with protestors at almost every event. “People say that we’ve won all our rights (and ask) why do we have pride,” said Turner. Story continues below advertisement “They… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects state education board’s authority over public school libraries
## Article content EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ Local school boards in Oklahoma will retain the right to determine what books are available in public school libraries after the state Supreme Court shut down efforts to shift that discretion to the state Board of Education. “The state Board of Education is attempting to exercise unauthorized quasi- judicial authority in enforcement proceedings before the board,” Justice James E. Edmondson wrote in the unanimous ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by Edmond Public Schools. Article content “State statutes give a local school board… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Ontario Ombudsman to ‘raise questions’ with province about segregation in jails
The office of Ontario’s ombudsman says it will « raise questions » with the Ministry of the Solicitor General after _a CBC investigation_ showed the use of segregation has grown in recent years and is happening at a higher rate in Hamilton than any other provincial jail. Segregation, also known as solitary confinement, is when prisoners are physically and socially isolated in a cell for 22 hours or more. A CBC Hamilton analysis of data showed segregation in Ontario jails has been ramping up since 2019, despite the Ontario Human Rights Commission… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Ontario expanding jail beds to deal with overflowing institutions
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ontario # Ontario expanding jail beds to deal with overflowing institutions Maplehurst Correction Complex in Milton was the most overcrowded last year Author of the article: Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Ontario Correctional Institute (OCI) in Brampton is shown on April 20, 2020. Photo by Nathan Denette /THE CANADIAN PRESS ## Article content Ontario will add more beds to… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, thespec.com, cp24.com,
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Operations of the hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline can begin, regulators say
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Operations of the hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline can begin, regulators say Author of the article: The Associated Press John Raby Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 32 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline was given the go-ahead Tuesday to start operating, six years after… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Ora Bar: At Concordia, I watched as administrators sat back and allowed hate to fester
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Ora Bar: At Concordia, I watched as administrators sat back and allowed hate to fester As a student, I saw how anti-Jewish ideology was normalized by weak university leaders, inept professors and biased student media Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 50 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ora Bar, right, takes part in an antisemitism rally organized by Hillel and StartUp Nation outside Concordia… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Over 50,000 supporters march in Walk With Israel rally in Toronto
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. News 3. National # Over 50,000 supporters march in Walk With Israel rally in Toronto Buoyed by the recovery of four Israeli hostages in Gaza, a record-breaking number joined the annual Walk with Israel in Toronto on Sunday morning. Published Jun 09, 2024 • Last updated 7 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. In what is being described as the largest gathering of Jews in Canadian history,… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com,
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Oversight concerns in the pipeline
Manitoba has not formally inspected Winnipeg’s main fuel-supply pipeline in the last four years, instead allowing industry to take the lead on oversight — a practice critics say lacks transparency and carries environmental risks. The absence of formal provincial inspections was confirmed in a letter recently obtained by the _Free Press_ and the _Narwhal_ through a freedom of information request. Additionally, while inspectors have occasionally visited the pipeline “during the course of carrying out other duties,” no inspection reports were written following those visits, the Department of Economic Development, Investment,… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Painting Arabs and Muslims as a threat to Canada is irresponsible | Opinion
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # Painting Arabs and Muslims as a threat to Canada is irresponsible | Opinion The relentless killing of Palestinians has unfolded in real time and yet, Parliament hosts a hearing of bluster and deflection about ‘radicalization,’ write Fahad Ahmad and Jeffrey Monaghan. Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 14 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Members of a United Nations investigation team visit a school… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com,
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Pakistan police arrest man accused of killing 2 minority Ahmadis in Punjab province
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police on Sunday arrested a man accused of killing two members of the minority Ahmadi community in separate attacks in the eastern Punjab province, police and officials said. The arrest came a day after the suspect shot and killed two Ahmadis hours apart in Mandi Bahauddin, a district in the eastern Punjab province, district police chief Ghulam Moinuddin said. He said the suspect had confessed to killings under questioning and faces murder charges. It was unclear why the suspect targeted the two men. The victims… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Palestinian supporters vandalize homes of Brooklyn Museum officials, other New York City locations
Open this photo in gallery: Red paint covers portions of the entrance to the German consulate building in New York on June 12.Sophie Rosenbaum/The Associated Press Palestinian protesters vandalized locations associated with the Brooklyn Museum and the United Nations in New York City, throwing red paint across their entrances in opposition to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Mayor Eric Adams posted on the social platform X on Wednesday that police are investigating after the homes of museum director Anne Pasternak and members of the museum’s board of… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Patrick Chan and Daniel Nestor among 2024 inductees into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports 2. Other Sports # Patrick Chan and Daniel Nestor among 2024 inductees into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Author of the article: Canadian Press Donna Spencer Published Jun 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Patrick Chan of Canada during warm-up before his performance in the figure skating men’s free skate in Gangneung, South Korea, at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Photo by Leah Hennel /Postmedia ## Article content Hockey… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, lfpress.com, cbc.ca, tsn.ca, cbc.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, theglobeandmail.com,
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Police asking public for help with alleged U of T knife-brandishing incident
Police say the alleged incident occurred at U of T King’s College Circle on May 30. R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star file photo flag wire: false flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Nathan BawaanStaff Reporter Toronto police are seeking information relating to a video allegedly showing a person with knife at the University of Toronto King’s College Circle. Police say they obtained a video of a woman on May 30 taking down posters “affixed to fencing” at U of T King’s… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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Post-wildfire sprouting of mushrooms causing conflict, First Nation says
The Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation said areas devastated by the Lower East Adams Lake and Bush Creek wildfires last year are now sprouting large numbers of morel mushrooms, attracting foragers who are putting new pressures on the land’s fragile ecosystem. British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation. The provincial response comes after the Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they have issued more warnings to political candidates, government leaders and others targeted by foreign groups in recent months as America’s adversaries seek to influence the outcome of the 2024 election. Without giving specifics, an official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Wednesday that the number is higher, at least in part, because “presidential elections draw more attention from our adversaries.” The increase in warnings, which began last fall, could also reflect a growing threat or… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, theglobeandmail.com,
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Pride Toronto says connection with Jays is strong
TORONTO – A year after a most unusual lead-up to the Toronto Blue Jays’ annual Pride weekend, the executive director of Pride Toronto says the organization’s connection with the team is as solid as ever. “The relationship that we have with the Jays and Jays Care (Foundation), it’s even stronger this year,” said Kojo Modeste. “They’ve supported our community connect program. “I think that the work that they do — not just during the Pride Month — but the work that they do throughout the year, in terms of really… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Private Health Care Is Here
# Private Health Care Is Here A growing number of Canadians pay out of pocket for MRIs, hip replacements, even family doctor visits. How a two-tiered system crept into Canada. BY CHRISTINA FRANGOU * Copy Link * Email * Facebook * X * LinkedIn * WhatsApp * Reddit May 16, 2024 **Steven Goluboff has always been** an old-school doctor. Over a decades-long career, he’s worked nights and weekends and, on his rare vacations, even taken his computer with him to track patients’ test results. In 2019, at 71 years old,… Apparaît sur: macleans.ca,
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Pro-Palestinian activists briefly occupy VIU administration building
Nanaio RCMP were on standby, with a number of police officers and vehicles on campus Pro-Palestinian activists briefly occupied an administrative building in Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus on Tuesday afternoon. Police were on standby, with a number of police officers and vehicles on campus. Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien of Nanaimo RCMP said eight or nine pro-Palestinian protesters who were in the building just before 4 p.m appeared to be peaceful, and were sitting on the ground playing music. “VIU has told them that they’re in a restricted area and… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Pro-Palestinian encampment protesters reject U of T’s latest offer
Pro-Palestinian student protesters who speak for an encampment at the University of Toronto say they cannot accept the latest offer from the school to end their protest because it fails to meet their demands. Kalliopé Anvar McCall, a fourth year student who has lived in the encampment for 40 days, told reporters on Monday that the offer made last Thursday is unacceptable because it doesn’t propose real change. « This deal has no guaranteed outcomes, » Anwar McCall said. « We cannot accept it. We have no choice but to stay here and… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca, theglobeandmail.com, cp24.com, nationalpost.com, globalnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, thestar.com,
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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building on MUN’s St. John’s campus
Alida Zedel, Sadie Mees and Hanaa Mekawy are Memorial University students involved in the pro-Palestinian occupation of the arts and administration building on Memorial University’s St. John’s campus. (Darrell Roberts/CBC) A group of pro-Palestinian protesters are sleeping in the lobby of the arts and administration building on Memorial University’s St. John’s campus, following similar protests at other universities in Canada and other parts of the world. About 20 protesters were in the lobby on Monday afternoon. Sadie Mees, an anthropology graduate student, said some protestors began sleeping in the lobby… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Pro-Palestinian protesters reject U of O proposal, vow to remain at encampment
When Sumayya __ Kheireddine crossed the stage at her convocation Sunday, cries of « Free Palestine! » rang out as she faced her fellow University of Ottawa graduates with the words « divest now » written on her hands. « [It was] the least I can do, » the Telfer School of Management graduate told CBC. Kheireddine is the president of INSAF, one of the organizations behind the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Ottawa. She’s also one of many students who have been protesting at the university’s convocation ceremonies this month. « It’s just it doesn’t… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Protesters arrested after snarling traffic on Montreal bridge leading to F1 race
## Article content MONTREAL — Police on Sunday arrested five environmental protesters who snarled traffic on a bridge leading to the Montreal island that hosts the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. The demonstrators, who were charged with obstructing traffic, blocked several lanes on the Concorde Bridge for nearly half an hour starting shortly before 11 a.m., police spokeswoman Sabrina Gauthier said. Article content The activists are supporters of Last Generation Canada, a self-described “civil resistance” group that has called on the federal government to create a national agency to battle… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, torontosun.com,
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Province opposes NDP call for independent investigation into Speaker’s allegations
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sask. Politics # Province opposes NDP call for independent investigation into Speaker’s allegations The NDP says the current anti-harassment policy does not « adequately address » claims made by the Speaker. Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. NDP Health critic Vicki Mowat speaks to the press inside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on hospital overcrowding on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Regina. Photo by… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com,
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RCMP official calls for debate on hate speech law after probe of controversial imam ends without charges
The RCMP is warning of a growing number of cases of public speech that could incite hatred and is asking whether it has the legal tools to counter the trend. RCMP Chief Superintendent Karine Gagné told Radio-Canada that while she wouldn’t comment directly on the case of controversial imam Adil Charkaoui — who gave a speech in Arabic in Montreal late last year in which he called on Allah to « kill the enemies of the people of Gaza » — she believes it may be time to revisit Canada’s laws on… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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RUBINOFF: University of Toronto’s response to protest encampment ‘gutless’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA 2. Columnists # RUBINOFF: University of Toronto’s response to protest encampment ‘gutless’ Published Jun 12, 2024 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Arthur Rubinoff. Photo by Arthur Rubinoff ## Article content As someone who taught at the University of Toronto for 39 years, I was disappointed but not surprised that the institution’s feeble response to the occupation of its premises at the… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Rally called to protest Victoria event featuring convoy organizers, ‘transphobic’ speakers
1 Million Voices for Inclusion, which describes itself as an advocacy group in support of the LGBTQ+ community, wants the Reclaiming Canada conference to be cancelled An LGBTQ advocacy group is planning a rally to protest an event to be held in the Victoria Conference Centre next weekend, which it says features speakers who promote transphobia. 1 Million Voices for Inclusion, which describes itself as an advocacy group in support of the LGBTQ+ community, wants to see the event in the city-owned space cancelled. The Reclaiming Canada conference, set for… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Raymond J. de Souza: It’s urgent Canada follows the money in the anti-Israel protests
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Raymond J. de Souza: It’s urgent Canada follows the money in the anti-Israel protests This is not a ragtag bunch of misguided students. It is a well-funded operation run by people who know exactly what they are doing Get the latest from Father Raymond J. de Souza straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 32 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Real estate heirs accused of rape after two women file lawsuits in New York
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Real estate heirs accused of rape after two women file lawsuits in New York Published Jun 11, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Oren Alexander. Photo by Oren Alexander /Instagram ## Article content A top real estate broker and his twin brother are facing lawsuits from two women alleging rape more than a decade ago. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below…. Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Region needs to be more transparent about reasons for land acquisition, 2 Wilmot councillors say
Two Wilmot councillors are calling on the Region of Waterloo to be more transparent about plans to buy farmland in the township. Ward 3 Coun. Harvir Sidhu and Ward 2 Coun. Kris Wilkinson held a town hall meeting Wednesday morning to discuss the ongoing farmland controversy. « Over the past few months, we’ve heard from our community loud and clear. Wilmot residents are angry. They’re angry that the farmers and landowners have not been treated fairly or treated with respect during this ongoing land acquisition. It honestly just comes down to… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bob Good is fighting a two-front battle to hold his seat in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District and with it his role as leader of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. And that doesn’t even count his opponent in the June 18 GOP primary, state Sen. John McGuire. Good, who played a key role in the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has drawn the ire of establishment Republicans, who are bankrolling a campaign to oust him. More significantly, he’s also lost the support of former President… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist, saying he’s at risk if sent home
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist, saying he’s at risk if sent home Author of the article: The Associated Press Napat Kongsawad And David Rising Published Jun 13, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights groups urged Thailand on Thursday not to extradite a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, saying that he could be… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Rob Schneider declares cancel culture ‘over’ after getting boot over trans jokes
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Celebrity # Rob Schneider declares cancel culture ‘over’ after getting boot over trans jokes Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 23 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Comedian Rob Schneider Photo by Andy Kropa /AP ## Article content Rob Schneider has declared that cancel culture is “over” after he was given the hook in Saskatchewan following… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, calgarysun.com, winnipegsun.com, edmontonsun.com, leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com,
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Ryan Alford: What does Trudeau know about MPs accused of foreign collusion?
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Ryan Alford: What does Trudeau know about MPs accused of foreign collusion? After all, NSICOP reports to the prime minister Published Jun 11, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Calgary on Friday, June 7, 2024. Jim Wells/Postmedia ## Article content The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) released a heavily redacted report last week that appears to corroborate a disturbing… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Sandy Hook shooting survivors take part in emotional high school grad ceremony
It was an emotional graduation ceremony for high school seniors in Newtown, Ct., who observed a moment of silence for their 20 classmates who were shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Principal Kimberly Longobucco read the names of the first graders who were killed on Dec. 14, 2012, along with six educators, as the class of 2024 and their families looked on Wednesday, Hearst Connecticut Media reported. « We remember them for their bravery, their kindness and their spirit, » Longobucco said. « Let us strive to honour them today and… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Sask. Montessori School shuts down following allegations teachers weren’t paid
A Montessori school in Saskatoon has permanently closed following multiple claims from teachers that they’re missing wages. The Ministry of Labour Relations says it’s received 14 claims against Wild Spirit Education Ltd. about unpaid work, and the Employment Standards division is investigating. Wild Spirit is a registered independent school that does not receive any money from the government, according to the Ministry of Education. The school advertises educational, nature-based programming for kids 18 months to Grade 12. Wild Spirit founder Christa Nelson’s bio on the school’s website. (Source: Wild Spirit… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Sask. government files written arguments on UR Pride pronoun case appeal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Saskatchewan # Sask. government files written arguments on UR Pride pronoun case appeal The government contends the court cannot review the Parents’ Bill of Rights for compliance with certain sections of the Charter Published Jun 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters clashed over gender identity in Saskatchewan’s schools in downtown Saskatoon on Sept. 20, 2023. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix ## Article content… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com,
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Sask. government won’t support NDP motion to investigate Speaker’s allegations
The Saskatchewan Party government has turned down the NDP’s pitch to have a committee review allegations made by Speaker Randy Weekes. The opposition recently sent a letter to Weekes, chair of the House services committee, asking him to contact members and inform them of the meeting request. Weekes asked the committee members how they wanted to proceed, and on Monday the government’s House leadership said it would not accept the NDP’s invitation. « Because there is a clear process for dealing with allegations of harassment, we will not be supporting the… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Sault paramedics rally in front of social services office
Paramedics rallied outside the offices of the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board as the union that represents them continues to call for a return to the bargaining table to resume contract talks. Sault paramedics rally on Albert Street amid a labour dispute. June 11, 2024 (Mike McDonald/CTV Northern Ontario) Members of Unifor Local 1359 have been without a contract for more than a year and they’re protesting their employer’s call for arbitration to settle the dispute. The sound of honking horns filled the air Tuesday as… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Secret UFO civilization, aliens could be here on Earth already: Harvard scientists
Aliens might be living among us, Harvard academics are suggesting, perhaps residing in an advanced technological civilization deep underground or, maybe, in a base inside the moon. That’s right — a new paper by researchers at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program posits that “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAP), more commonly referred to as UFOs and extraterrestrial beings, could be living underground, on the moon or even walking among humans. And, yes, the authors are fully aware the report will raise eyebrows and likely be met with skepticism by the scientific community,… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans
## Article content BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television broadcaster staged a three-hour walkout on Monday to protest a contentious overhaul of their services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media. The coalition government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico approved the measure on April 24, and it’s currently being debated in parliament. Article content The plan has been widely criticized by President Zuzana Čaputova, local journalists, the opposition, international media organizations and the European Union…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, financialpost.com,
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Some Syrian refugees risk returning to opposition-held areas as hostility in host Lebanon grows
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Some Syrian refugees risk returning to opposition-held areas as hostility in host Lebanon grows Author of the article: The Associated Press Omar Albam And Abby Sewell Published Jun 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content IDLIB, Syria (AP) — For more than a decade, a steady flow of Syrians have crossed the border from their war-torn country into Lebanon. But anti-refugee… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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South Africa political parties cobble together unity government as deadline to elect president looms
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # South Africa political parties cobble together unity government as deadline to elect president looms Author of the article: The Associated Press Mogomotsi Magome Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African lawmakers are expected to elect the country’s president on Friday after being sworn in at the first sitting… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, financialpost.com,
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South Africa’s IFP party says it will join a unity government, a step toward ending deadlock
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party said Wednesday it will join a proposed government of national unity, a step toward ending the country’s political deadlock after the long-ruling African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in last month’s election. The announcement by Velenkosini Hlabisa means an agreement between some major parties to form a coalition government with the ANC becomes more likely ahead of a Friday deadline, when South Africa’s new Parliament will sit for the first time since the May 29… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by eight engineers who say they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The engineers – four women and four men – claim Musk ordered their firing in 2022 after they circulated a letter calling the billionaire a “distraction and embarrassment” and urging executives to disavow sexually charged comments he had made on social media. The lawsuit was filed in state court in Los Angeles. The lawsuit says Musk’s conduct fostered… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Speak out about rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate, says Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia’s human rights watchdog says it is “deeply concerned” about increasing levels of hate toward the LGBTQ+ community in the province and across the country. In a news release today, the province’s human rights commission urged all Nova Scotians to speak out to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ people. The watchdog points to a recent poll by Paris-based research firm Ipsos that says Canada showed some of the sharpest drops in support for queer and transgender people among the 23 countries… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Standing against hate
Opinion Education is a cornerstone of our society, a means to combat hate and foster understanding. Teachers, school trustees, and government officials bear a profound responsibility to ensure that schools remain safe and inclusive for all students. This is particularly crucial for Indigenous Peoples, members of the LGBTTQ+ community, and all marginalized individuals and groups who have historically faced systemic discrimination and prejudice. As president of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society, I feel compelled to address the recent and deeply troubling incidents involving the Mountain View School Division board. On April… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about future of the sport
Open this photo in gallery: Youth hockey players take part in a game at Susan Fennell Sportsplex, in Brampton, Ont., on Feb. 3.The Associated Press All four ice rinks at Susan Fennell Sportsplex are full of action on this winter Saturday morning, the air filled with the sound of hockey skates grinding through ice and pucks clanging off the glass. The scene is as familiar as the sunrise in countless rinks across Canada. Hockey remains a beloved pastime, a source of pride and joy and something that has knitted the… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, nationalpost.com, torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, lfpress.com, ctvnews.ca, theprovince.com, timescolonist.com,
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Student suing Université Sainte-Anne alleges school failed her after sexual assaults
A student at Université Sainte-Anne is suing the school for failing to protect her from physical and emotional harm following a series of alleged sexual assaults on campus. Plaintiff Marissa Williams, whose name was previously protected by a publication ban that she had lifted, has studied arts and education since 2019 at the small francophone university in Church Point, N.S. In her statement of claim, she outlines that she was raped in separate incidents on campus in 2021 by two fellow students — one who played on the men’s volleyball… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Swiss parliament’s lower house votes to reject European court climate ruling
Open this photo in gallery: Supporters and members of the association Senior Women for Climate Protection hold banners outside the European Court of Human Rights, in Strasbourg, France, on April 9.Christian Hartmann/Reuters The lower house of the Swiss parliament voted on Wednesday to reject a ruling ordering Switzerland to do more to combat global warming in a move that could encourage others to resist the influence of international courts. In April, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg issued an unprecedented judgment that said Bern had violated the… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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TDSB seeks to enshrine anti-Palestinian racism concept as antisemitism soars in schools
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # TDSB seeks to enshrine anti-Palestinian racism concept as antisemitism soars in schools Schools have become a concerning political faultline for many Jewish parents following the Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7 Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Antisemitic incidents comprise 15 per cent of total incidents within the TDSB despite Jewish students making up just 3.5… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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TTC churning through $25,000 as part of Pioneer Village renaming
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA # TTC churning through $25,000 as part of Pioneer Village renaming Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pioneer Village Station on the Vaughan side of Steeles Ave. W. on Friday, June 7, 2024. Photo by ERNEST DOROSZUK /TORONTO SUN ## Article content Even without changing the name of the nearby subway station, the rechristening of Black Creek Pioneer… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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The Korean Peninsula trash battle could have chilling consequences
This photo provided by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and released by South Korea Defense Ministry, shows a balloon presumably sent by North Korea, on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, June 9, 2024. South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff via AP By Rosie DiMannoStar Columnist Stinky North Korean bouquets floated over the Demilitarized Zone Monday. Balloons carrying manure, cigarette butts, plastic bits, scraps of rags, waste batteries, vinyl and used toilet paper. Although the counteroffensive is arguably just as foul: South Korea blasting ear-splitting K-pop from… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader’s family says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the civil rights movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95. His family said Monday that Lawson died on Sunday in Los Angeles, where he spent decades working as a pastor, labour movement organizer and university professor. Lawson was a close adviser to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who called him “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.”… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, nationalpost.com,
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There must be a path to peace between student encampments and universities
Pro-Palestinian protesters chant at University of Chicago police while being kept from the university’s quad as the student encampment is dismantled May 7, 2024, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/The Associated Press file photo By Rosie DiMannoStar Columnist Somewhere between apparently spitting at university officials while receiving a graduation diploma onstage (McGill) and the withholding of graduation diplomas from students who’ve most aggressively resisted demands to dismantle “pro-Palestinian” campus encampments (Harvard), there must be a pathway towards conciliatory resolution. Somewhere between students given a 10-minute deadline to vamoose and the arrival… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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Thousands march in Toronto’s ‘Walk with Israel’ event. Police report 6 arrests
Thousands of members of Toronto’s Jewish community marched down a major city artery on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that unfolded amid heightened security and protests along the route. Toronto Police said on X that it has arrested six people at the walk. In an emailed statement, it said it can’t comment on what led to the arrests or if those arrested were connected to a specific group. The United Jewish Appeal held its annual « Walk with Israel, » which involves a five-kilometre walk and a festival in… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Top Canadian judge steps down from Hong Kong’s top court following other resignations
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports # Top Canadian judge steps down from Hong Kong’s top court following other resignations Author of the article: Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. FILE – A pedestrian passes the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, on March 30, 2022. A British judge who resigned from Hong Kong’s top court last week said he stepped down because the rule… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, calgaryherald.com, winnipegfreepress.com, torontosun.com, calgarysun.com,
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Top Hong Kong Court Loses Third Overseas Judge as Scrutiny Rises
## Article content (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong’s top court is losing a third overseas judge as the city’s judiciary comes under growing scrutiny over its role in Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in the former British colony. Beverley McLachlin, who was the Supreme Court of Canada’s longest-serving chief justice, announced Monday that she planned to retire from Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal when her term ends July 29. “It has been a privilege serving the people of Hong Kong. I continue to have confidence in the members of the court,… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Toronto man, 38, accused of luring, sexually assaulting child
## Article content A 38-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a child he met online while allegedly claiming to be a teenage boy. Article content Toronto Police said Internet Child Exploitation Section officers executed a search warrant in the area of Dufferin St. and King St. W. on Tuesday and took the accused into custody. It is alleged that a man “communicated online with a child,” police said in a statement released Wednesday, alleging the man was aware of the child’s age and portrayed himself as 17 years old…. Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Toronto police say six people arrested at Walk with Israel event
Toronto police say six people arrested at Walk with Israel event Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel march on the weekend. Updated Police remove a Pro-Palestinian protester who had entered the path of United Jewish Appeal’s annual Walk With Israel march in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey AMA flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By The Canadian Press Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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Toronto ‘Walk with Israel’ event held amid high security, faceoffs with protesters
People gather for United Jewish Appeal’s annual Walk With Israel event in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Arlyn McAdorey The Canadian Pres flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By The Canadian Press TORONTO – Thousands of members of Toronto’s Jewish community marched down a major city artery on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that unfolded amid heightened security and protests along the route. The United Jewish Appeal held its… Apparaît sur: thestar.com,
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Trump to make taped remarks to a Christian group that calls for abortion to be ’eradicated entirely’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Trump to make taped remarks to a Christian group that calls for abortion to be ’eradicated entirely’ Author of the article: Associated Press Michelle L. Price And Peter Smith Published Jun 10, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump motions to the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. Photo by John Locher /AP Photo… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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Trustees nix proposal to let Catholic schools fly Pride flag
Trustees for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board have voted against a motion that would have allowed schools to fly alternative flags, including Pride flags, outside schools and other board buildings. At a special board meeting Tuesday night, trustee Brea Corbet proposed a motion to allow schools to fly other flags in « support of particular observances, » saying the board has a responsibility of making sure schools are welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces. This is particularly important for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, she said, because it’s experiencing « increasing levels » of bullying, harassment… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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Two small communities are competing to receive Canada’s inventory of nuclear waste. They can’t be sure what they’ll get
Open this photo in gallery: The Point Lepreau nuclear power plant in Point Lepreau, N.B., on July 9, 2018.Kevin Bissett/The Canadian Press Two Ontario municipalities are vying to become hosts for an underground disposal facility for Canada’s nuclear waste. Both must formally announce in the coming months whether they’ll accept the facility – but they cannot know exactly what wastes they’d be agreeing to receive. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) designed its $26-billion facility, known as a deep geological repository, to receive spent fuel from Candu reactors located in… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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U.S. authorities issuing more foreign interference warnings as election nears
U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they have issued more warnings to political candidates, government leaders and others targeted by foreign groups in recent months as America’s adversaries seek to influence the outcome of the 2024 election. Without giving specifics, an official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Wednesday that the number is higher, at least in part, because “presidential elections draw more attention from our adversaries.” The increase in warnings, which began last fall, could also reflect a growing threat or the government’s improved… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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U.S. officials discussed hitting Canada with trade sanctions over Quebec’s language law
U.S government officials have discussed behind closed doors the possibility of imposing trade sanctions on Canada over Quebec’s controversial Bill 96 language law, CBC News has learned. Documents obtained by CBC News under the U.S. freedom of information law also reveal that American government officials are being told that the implementation of Bill 96 could result in fewer American products being shipped to Canada — not just to Quebec. According to the documents, officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have debated whether the legislation — which… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say
## Article content MOSCOW — U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, will stand trial in the city of Yekaterinburg, Russian authorities said Thursday. Article content Russia’s Prosecutor General’s office said an indictment of Gershkovich has been finalized and his case was filed to the Sverdlovsky Regional Court in the city in the Ural Mountains. Gershkovich is accused of “gathering secret information” about a facility in the Sverdlovsk region that produced and repaired military equipment, the Prosecutor General’s office said in a statement, revealing for the first… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, nationalpost.com,
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UCLA names new chancellor as campus is still reeling from protests over Israel-Hamas war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The president of the University of Miami was chosen Wednesday to become the next chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles, where the retiring incumbent leaves a campus roiled by protests over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. Dr. Julio Frenk, a Mexico City-born global public health researcher, was selected by regents of the University of California system at a meeting on the UCLA campus, where there were a swarm of security officers. Frenk will succeed Gene Block, who has been chancellor for 17 years… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases
The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard tried Tuesday to assure skeptical and frustrated U.S. senators that she is not attempting to cover up the branch’s failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut. Admiral Linda L. Fagan said she is committed to “transparency and accountability” within the Coast Guard and is trying to cooperate with congressional investigations and provide requested documents while also abiding by the constraints of an ongoing Office of Inspector General investigation and victim privacy concerns. “This is… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com,
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UVic restricts campus access to ward off disruptions at convocation ceremonies
At Vancouver Island University, talks collapse between administration and protesters The University of Victoria has established a zone on its campus barring the public and most of its students from several buildings and the surrounding grounds in a bid to ward off disruptions at its convocation ceremonies this week. Four buildings — the Jamie Cassels Centre, First Peoples House, David Strong Building and the C Wing of the Clearihue Building — were marked off from public access as part of a “convocation zone.” Signs near the restricted area indicated that… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com,
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Ukraine seeks help to shield and rebuild shattered cities
Open this photo in gallery: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands prior to a bilateral talk during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin on June 11.Pool/Getty Images Ukraine and its allies drummed up support to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian missiles at a conference in Berlin on Tuesday and urged international businesses to put their faith, and billions of dollars, into postwar reconstruction. Kyiv hopes the recovery conference will cement its credentials as a future member of the European Union worthy of huge injections… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Undercover RCMP officer testifies that accused said he would ‘slit the throats’ of police
Open this photo in gallery: A truck convoy of anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate demonstrators block the highway at the busy U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press An undercover RCMP officer who infiltrated the protest group that seized the Canada-U.S. border in Coutts, Alta. in 2022 testified Wednesday that one of the men on trial for plotting to kill Mounties said he was prepared to “slit the throats” of police if they raided the blockade. The officer, who cannot be identified, has been referred to… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Undercover officer tells Coutts murder conspiracy trial about infiltrating border blockade
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Undercover officer tells Coutts murder conspiracy trial accused was ‘willing to give his life’ Anthony Olienick ‘said he had been there since Day 1 and he had sold his house and his vehicles so he could be part of the revolution’ Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Anti-vaccine mandate protesters gather as a truck convoy blocks the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, calgaryherald.com, calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com,
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University of Toronto says pro-Palestinian protesters rejected latest offer
## Article content The University of Toronto says pro-Palestinian protesters who set up camp on campus more than a month ago have rejected a proposal similar to what protesters at other schools have accepted. Article content The university says the proposal sent last Thursday offered expedited processes for considering the protesters’ demands around divestment of companies profiting from Israel’s offensive in Gaza and greater transparency on investments. It says administrators also confirmed the school doesn’t have any direct investments in such companies, including any that produce armaments. The university says… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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University of Waterloo adds security measures to stop potential protests during convocation ceremonies
Convocation ceremonies will take place this week at the three local universities and administrators say they are addressing safety and disruption concerns amid tension with pro-Palestinan protesters on campus. Wilfrid Laurier University does not have an encampment on its Waterloo campus, but the University of Waterloo and University of Guelph do. Occupy UWaterloo and the People’s Plaza for Palestine in Guelph have erected tents at their respective university campuses, leading to questions about whether protesters will try to use graduation stages to amplify their calls to action. As the conflict… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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University of Waterloo agrees to disclose investment information, encampment protesters call it a win
The University of Waterloo has committed to being more transparent regarding the names of the companies it invests in, both directly and through pooled funds. This decision was made at a rare special senate meeting at the university on Monday. As the meeting was held, members of the Occupy UWaterloo encampment held a rally outside, hoping to be heard by the university’s decision-makers. The group set up an encampment on campus on May 13 and has called on the school to divest from all institutions supporting Israel in the midst… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca,
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Vancouver banning cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 7 classrooms
Starting in September, Vancouver students from kindergarten to Grade 7 won’t be able to have their cellphones out at school. The move comes after a vote from Vancouver School Board (VSB) trustees Monday night, following months of consultation with stakeholders. « Their phones, if they’re on the property, will have to (be) in their bag or locker on silent,” said VSB chair Victoria Jung. The ban does not currently apply to students in grade 8 to 12. It’s part of the VSB’s update of it code of conduct. “This updated school… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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Verdun bar the target of arson for 2nd time in less than a week: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Verdun bar was the target of an attempted arson for the second time in less than a week. Tuesday morning, just after 3:30 a.m., police were called to the establishment on Wellington Street near Hickson. “An incendiary device was thrown into the bar, starting a small fire,” SPVM spokesperson Véronique Dubuc said. The fire managed to extinguish on its own, causing little damage, according to Dubuc. **Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens…. Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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Violinist rejects offer from school bully to play wedding for free
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Violinist rejects offer from school bully to play wedding for free Text message exchange shared to social media goes viral and leads to nuptials being called off Published Jun 12, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Tiffany Moore, a violinist from Chicago, got the last laugh when contacted by a past school bully. Photo by Tiffany Moore /Facebook ## Article content A violinist got the last laugh after… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com,
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WARMINGTON: Counter-protesters crossed line with swastikas displayed at Israeli rally
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA # WARMINGTON: Counter-protesters crossed line with swastikas displayed at Israeli rally Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A counter-protester holds up a sign with a swastika on it at the Walk With Israel event on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Toronto. Photo by Supplied ## Article content Toronto has seen a swastika… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com,
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WARMINGTON: Quiet Toronto street stormed by ‘outrageous’ anti-Israel protesters
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA 2. Columnists # WARMINGTON: Quiet Toronto street stormed by ‘outrageous’ anti-Israel protesters Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pro-Palestinian protesters walk down Hove St. in Toronto in a video reportedly taken on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Photo by @neveragainlive1 /X ## Article content If you peered… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, torontosun.com,
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WRPS breaks down the cost of policing demonstrations and protests
The staffing cost to deploy the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s public safety team was approximately $501,000 in the first six months of 2024. That total includes coverage for public demonstrations, protests and unsanctioned events like St. Patrick’s Day and homecoming parties, as well as recent protests tied to the ongoing war in Gaza. At a WRPS board meeting on Wednesday, police said the need for a public safety team keeps growing every year. A report, presented to the board, said there were 51 demonstrations so far in 2024 but 14… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca,
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We can stamp out toxic leadership in Canada’s Armed Forces | Opinion
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # We can stamp out toxic leadership in Canada’s Armed Forces | Opinion Eric Sauvé says that in the past, narcissism was sometimes mistaken for efficiency and arrogance for leadership. Fortunately, times are changing. Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 15 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canadian Armed Forces members of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia take part in a training exercise…. Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com,
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Western University protesters to grads: Bring signs, flags to ceremony
## Article content Pro-Palestine protesters whose encampment on Western University’s campus has entered its second month are encouraging graduates at this week’s convocation ceremonies to bring signs, banners and other indications of support. The protesters, who want the university to divest from companies linked to Israel, called on graduates to “show Palestinian solidarity” by wearing keffiyehs or bringing flags or banners “while walking across stage” to get their degree. Article content “We encourage all guests and community members to do the same,” the group calling itself the Western Divestment Coalition… Apparaît sur: lfpress.com, torontosun.com,
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Western convocation begins against backdrop of pro-Palestinian encampment
Students taking part in a pro-Palestinian encampment at Western University say they have no plans to disrupt this week’s convocation ceremonies, despite a post on a protest group’s Instagram page that asks graduates to show their support with banners, flags and head scarves. « The plans are simply to engage in dialogue with individuals who are supportive or curious about the cause that we are here fighting for, » said Jay Siv, a student organizer involved in the encampment outside Western’s University Students Centre. « We are not intending on disrupting the actual… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca,
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What happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users
## Article content NEW YORK (AP) — Social media platform X is now hiding your likes. In an update posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter earlier this week, X’s engineering team said it would be “making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy.” That means that users will still be able to see their own likes, but others will not — putting an end to a feature that many had long used. Article content The change went into effect Wednesday. As of the afternoon, the “Likes”… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, ctvnews.ca, financialpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com,
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What to know about Canada’s immigration plan to get ‘top talent from around the world’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # What to know about Canada’s immigration plan to get ‘top talent from around the world’ Canada’s digital nomad visa aims to convince travel enthusiasts that the country is an ideal destination, offers easy entry and invaluable social benefit Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 53 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. People hold Canadian flags at an immigration ceremony in Toronto. Photo by JACK… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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What we know ahead of Friday’s deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # What we know ahead of Friday’s deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president Author of the article: The Associated Press Gerald Imray Published Jun 13, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s Parliament is due to elect a president on Friday and major political parties are still working out… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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Why Russia, China and Big Tech all use faux females to get clicks
When disinformation researcher Wen-Ping Liu looked into China’s efforts to influence Taiwan’s recent election using fake social media accounts, something unusual stood out about the most successful profiles. They were female, or at least that’s what they appeared to be. Fake profiles that claimed to be women got more engagement, more eyeballs and more influence than supposedly male accounts. “Pretending to be a female is the easiest way to get credibility,” said Liu, an investigator with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice. Whether it’s Chinese or Russian propaganda agencies, online scammers or… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com,
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Wild Spirit Education closing after missing wages allegations surface
Parents of students at Wild Spirit Education received a sudden notice from the school’s head, Christa Nelson, stating that the school has been closed. Nelson cited “recent events and malicious harassment” as the reason for the abrupt closure, stating it was for the safety of the students and her own family. This decision follows serious allegations by former employees, who allege Nelson withheld her employee’s wages for several years. “Families are now looking for something two weeks before school is supposed to end, and the same is true for child… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca,
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William Watson: Stop subsidizing what people don’t watch
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. FP Comment # William Watson: Stop subsidizing what people don’t watch A 5% tax on popular streaming services to pay for programming few people watch is yet another imposition on Canadians’ freedom Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canadians should be free to choose for themselves what to watch and listen to, not have government choose for them, writes William Watson…. Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Wilmot council agrees to listen to farmers, which is more significant than it looks
One might think that a change in a procedural bylaw for a small rural municipal council would be as dull as dishwater. A giant yawn. Yet when this happened Monday night at Wilmot council, it was incredibly meaningful. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in Several farmers from the township, who are fighting the forced purchase of their land for an industrial site that the Region of Waterloo wants to assemble, were happy and relieved at the end of the meeting. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW That was right after… Apparaît sur: therecord.com,
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Young Thug’s lawyer held in contempt, ordered jailed in Georgia case
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Music # Young Thug’s lawyer held in contempt, ordered jailed in Georgia case He accused the judge and prosecutors of an improper meeting with a key witness Author of the article: Washington Post Holly Bailey Published Jun 11, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Young Thug performs at the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago on Aug. 1, 2021. Photo by Amy Harris /Invision/AP _Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, calgarysun.com, edmontonsun.com, winnipegsun.com,
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You’d have to be crazy to go into politics
You’d have to be crazy to go into politics There has been a shocking rise in physical threats toward politicians. By Doug Firby Alberta New Democrat MLA Shannon Phillips, left, is stepping down before finishing her third term in office. She was illegally spied on by two Lethbridge police officers, Doug Firby writes. Jeff McIntosh The Canadian Press file photo Save I have wondered for years why anyone is willing to run for public office, knowing full well that their lives will come under intense scrutiny, with every word parsed… Apparaît sur: therecord.com, thespec.com,
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‘A bit of a Wild West’: Navigating the changing rules on when to tip
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Personal Finance 2. PMN Business # ‘A bit of a Wild West’: Navigating the changing rules on when to tip Author of the article: The Canadian Press Nina Dragicevic Published Jun 11, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. 2024061110064-4d65475d75a8864e3a67f4914607eb05e6dd9205684ab7c4d92a9c0d7d245715.jpg CPL ## Article content If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. “It is a… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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‘Dirty Zionist Rat’: anti-Israel protesters tried to infiltrate Jewish community centre
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Israel & Middle East 3. Canada # ‘Dirty Zionist Rat’: anti-Israel protesters tried to infiltrate Jewish community centre ‘Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!’ masked demonstrators chanted as they hiked through a wooded area behind the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre Published Jun 11, 2024 • Last updated 2 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pro-Palestinian protesters gather along the route of the United Jewish Appeal’s annual Walk With Israel… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com,
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‘They Don’t Understand’: Henry Kravis Rebukes Climate Protesters Who Interrupted Him
## Article content (Bloomberg) — KKR & Co. co-founder Henry Kravis pushed back against climate activists who interrupted a speech to criticize the firm’s fossil-fuel investments, saying they underestimate the difficulty of shifting the economy to clean energy. Kravis was speaking on a panel at the Conference of Montreal on Monday when protesters walked to a podium on stage and accused him of “ruining Canada.” KKR owns a stake in Coastal GasLink, a controversial pipeline project in Western Canada that will supply gas to a huge liquefied natural gas facility… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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‘Why Don’t Our Voices Matter?’: CUPE Nova Scotia Renews Call for All Unions to Be Involved in Addressing Violence in Schools
## Article content HALIFAX-KJIPUKTUK, Nova Scotia — The report released today by Auditor General Kim Adair describes a workplace violence crisis in public schools across Nova Scotia. Titled “Preventing and Addressing Violence in Nova Scotia Public Schools”, the report echoes research completed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Nova Scotia that was ignored by the office of Education & Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan. CUPE Nova Scotia calls for immediate action from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education, including urgent consultation with all unions that… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com,
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Autochtones. Les familles des victimes de Jeremy Skibicki auront plus de détails sur les fouilles mardi.
Lors de la dernière journée des plaidoiries dans le procès de Jeremy Skibicki, les familles des femmes autochtones victime du tueur en série qui a avoué ses crimes ont réitéré leur demande de voir le dépotoir de Prairie Green fouillé. Elles indiquent qu’elles auront une rencontre mardi à ce sujet avec le premier ministre du Manitoba. Les membres des familles de Morgan Harris Marcedes Myran et Rebecca Contois affirment que les mois précédents le procès ont été longs, émouvants et difficiles. Cambria Harris, la fille de Morgan Harris a été… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Changements climatiques. Un député du N.-B. croit qu’une maison menacée par l’érosion sera bientôt déplacée.
Le député de Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou est persuadé que ses efforts pour déplacer une maison menacée par l’érosion dans sa circonscription vont porter leurs fruits d’ici l’automne prochain. Mais du côté du ministère de la Sécurité publique, c’est silence radio dans ce dossier. Éric Mallet a récemment aidé Renald Guignard à compléter des documents afin de bénéficier d’un programme provincial d’aide offert par l’Organisation des mesures d’urgence. Ouvrir en mode plein écran C’est derrière cette petite clôture en rondins de bois, à la lisière de la forêt, que Renald L Guignard imagine… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Communauté LGBTQ+. Des défenseurs de la communauté 2ELGBTQI+ s’opposent à une conférence de We Unify.
Jeudi soir, un groupe qui défend les droits des personnes transgenres et non binaires manifestera devant l’hôtel de ville de Victoria avant de prendre la parole devant le conseil municipal. Il demande que le Victoria conference centre ne soit pas utilisé pour la troisième conférence annuelle de We Unify, du 21 au 23 juin. Selon le groupe 1 Million Voices For Inclusion, le mouvement We Unify propage la transphobie, et sa conférence Reclaiming Canada présentera des « orateurs inquiétants ayant été signalés pour des discours haineux contre la communauté 2ELGBTQI+ ». We… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Le Parti saskatchewanais n’appuiera pas une enquête indépendante sur Jeremy Harrison
Le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan n’appuiera pas une enquête indépendante sur les allégations de harcèlement à l’Assemblée législative. Il refuse la demande de l’opposition de convoquer le Comité des affaires dans cette affaire. « En raison d’une procédure claire pour traiter les allégations de harcèlement, nous ne soutiendrons pas la motion de l’opposition », indique le gouvernement provincial, par voie de communiqué. « Nous apprécions le fait que le président a demandé aux membres du Comité des affaires de l’Assemblée législatives de lui indiquer la marche à suivre en la matière. » Il y… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Politique fédérale. Semaine nationale de la fonction publique : mécontentement chez des syndicats.
Des syndicats appellent les fonctionnaires fédéraux à boycotter la Semaine nationale de la fonction publique qui commence lundi. C’est le cas de l’Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada (AFPC) et l’Association canadienne des employés professionnels (ACEP). Ils estiment que l’heure est loin d’être aux célébrations pour les employés de la fonction publique depuis le début de l’année. Ces syndicats citent notamment le retour imposé au bureau de trois jours par semaine. Ils parlent aussi des problèmes avec le système de paie Phénix et avec le fournisseur d’assurance Canada Vie…. Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Politique provinciale. L’Alberta dissout son controversé « centre des opérations » sur le pétrole et le gaz.
Le gouvernement albertain annonce la fermeture du Centre de l’énergie canadienne, également appelé « centre des opérations » ou _war room,_ en anglais, qui avait été créé en 2019 pour contrer des messages anti-énergie fossile. L’opposition néo-démocrate, qui s’était opposée dès le début à une telle agence, a annoncé de son côté qu’elle saisirait le vérificateur général de la province pour lui demander de faire la lumière sur l’utilisation des fonds alloués au centre. Le gouvernement de Danielle Smith a décidé de dissoudre le Centre de l’énergie canadienne (CEC), créé… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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Éducation. L’Université Dalhousie interrompt une formation après des allégations de harcèlement.
L’Université Dalhousie a décidé de retirer tous les étudiants et les stagiaires d’une formation en cardiologie au sein de l’Hôpital régional et du Centre cardiaque de Saint-Jean au Nouveau-Brunswick. Selon des informations de CBC, plusieurs se sont plaints de harcèlement et d’un environnement d’apprentissage malsain. Les étudiants ont été informés de la suspension du programme en novembre et une enquête a été ouverte. Une note interne indique que « les commentaires des apprenants ont mis en évidence des inquiétudes concernant des comportements qui s’apparentent à de l’intimidation, du harcèlement, du racisme… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca,
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