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| Affaire Stormy Daniels : gros plan sur le premier procès pénal de Trump
En pleine campagne pour reconquérir la Maison-Blanche, l’ex-président républicain Donald Trump verra s’ouvrir ce lundi le premier des quatre procès criminels engagés contre lui, malgré les très nombreuses tentatives de ses avocats, jusque dans la dernière ligne droite, pour faire avorter ou retarder le procès. Dans cette procédure qui relève de la justice de l’État de New York, il est accusé d’avoir falsifié des documents financiers pour dissimuler le remboursement d’un paiement versé à une maîtresse alléguée afin de favoriser sa victoire à la présidentielle de 2016. Celui qui pendant… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Apartheid en Palestine
**Le conflit israélo-palestinien. Le traitement réservé aux Palestiniens par Israël – un apartheid. Par Hassan O. Baage** _Traduction Julie de Belle et Marie Desjardins_ Depuis la guerre des Six Jours gagnée par Israël et qui a opposé ce dernier à l’Égypte, la Jordanie et la Syrie en juin 1967, on utilise souvent le terme « apartheid » pour décrire le système institutionnalisé qu’Israël a mis en place dans les territoires occupés (la Cisjordanie, Jérusalem-Est et la bande de Gaza) ainsi que sur le territoire israélien ou vivent les Arabes israéliens…. Apparaît sur: lametropole.com, |
| Apple retire à la demande des autorités les applications WhatsApp et Threads
(Pékin) Apple a retiré WhatsApp et Threads de sa boutique d’applications en Chine à la demande des autorités, rapporte vendredi l’agence Bloomberg qui cite le groupe américain Meta, propriétaire des deux programmes visés. La Chine surveille étroitement ses médias et son internet, soumis à une stricte réglementation et une censure des contenus qui présentent la politique de l’État sous un mauvais jour ou sont de nature à créer de l’agitation. De nombreux sites (Google, YouTube…), applications et réseaux sociaux étrangers (X, Instagram, Facebook…) sont ainsi inaccessibles sans outils informatiques comme… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Bagarre au Parlement à propos de la loi sur les « agents de l’étranger »
(Tbilissi) Une bagarre entre députés a éclaté lundi au Parlement géorgien, qui débat de la réintroduction du projet de loi controversé sur les « agents de l’étranger », à l’origine de manifestations d’ampleur l’année dernière et jugé liberticide par ses détracteurs. Irakli METREVELI Agence France-Presse Le parti au pouvoir dans ce pays du Caucase, le Rêve géorgien, a annoncé début avril le retour de ce projet de loi dont une première mouture avait été abandonnée après des protestations ayant rassemblé des dizaines de milliers de personnes à Tbilissi en mars… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Boeing défend la sécurité et durabilité de son Dreamliner 787
L’avionneur américain Boeing a défendu lundi ses méthodes critiquées de sécurité sur ses lignes de production, à deux jours d’une audience délicate au Congrès sur les affirmations d’un ingénieur lanceur d’alerte concernant notamment le Dreamliner 787. Boeing s’est dit « confiant dans la sécurité et la durabilité des 787 et 777 », a déclaré la compagnie lors d’un briefing avec deux principaux ingénieurs lundi. Ceux-ci ont contesté les accusations selon lesquelles quelque 1400 appareils Boeing comporteraient des failles de sécurité importantes. Lors d’un briefing avec deux de ses principaux ingénieurs,… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, lapresse.ca, |
| Bourse: Wall Street ouvre en hausse après trois jours de pertes
(Photo: Getty Images) **REVUE DES MARCHÉS. La Bourse de New York a démarré dans le vert mercredi après trois jours de pertes pour l’indice élargi S &P 500 alors que les investisseurs réévaluent les perspectives de baisses de taux d’intérêt.** **Pour (re)consulter les nouvelles du marché** ** ** ### Les indices boursiers à midi À Toronto, le **S &P/TSX** récoltait +8,50 points (+0,04%) à 21 651,37 points. À New York, le **S &P 500** lâchait -18,68 points (-0,37%) à 5 032,73 points. Le **Nasdaq** descendait de -95,04 points (-0,60%) à… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, lapresse.ca, |
| Brésil : Bolsonaro appelle à manifester pour la liberté d’expression
L’ex-président brésilien Jair Bolsonaro appelle ses partisans à manifester dimanche à Copacabana pour défendre la liberté d’expression qu’il estime menacée, en plein bras de fer entre la justice et le magnat américain Elon Musk à propos de censure et de désinformation. La manifestation commence à 10 h (heure locale) sur la célèbre plage de Rio de Janeiro, deux mois après une première démonstration de force, le 25 février à Sao Paulo. Le dirigeant d’extrême droite avait alors réuni quelque 185 000 personnes, selon une estimation de chercheurs. « Le monde entier… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Ce pourquoi les gens désertent les médias officiels
Les médias cèdent aux idéologies ambiantes contrôlantes et aux minorités # Ce pourquoi les gens désertent les médias officiels 3 explications, 1 solution la confiance envers les médias officiels se dégrade, c’est un fait. Les médias d’information traditionnels sont pris de panique devant l’exode du public vers des sources de renseignements alternatives. J’avance 3 hypothèses pour expliquer ce phénomène contemporain, suivies d’une piste de solution. **Explication 1:** Selon moi, la principale raison est que les médias traditionnels acceptent de se plier devant les idéologies douteuses ambiantes qui cherchent à contrôler… Apparaît sur: vigile.quebec, |
| Dans les mauvaises mains, le projet de loi 57 va se retourner contre la démocratie municipale.
La ministre des Affaires municipales, Andrée Laforest, vient de déposer un projet de loi visant à mieux protéger les élus municipaux contre l’intimidation. L’initiative découle d’une montée en force de l’indignation et de l’inquiétude exprimées par les élus locaux, tantôt victimes de menaces pour la sécurité de leur personne, tantôt ciblés de manière hargneuse sur les réseaux sociaux, véritables défouloirs, où les comportements sont plus asociaux que sociaux. Gouvernement de proximité par excellence, le municipal offre le condensé du meilleur et du pire dans le contact immédiat avec la population…. Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Explosions en Iran: un ministre israélien critiqué
Par ailleurs, le président iranien Ebrahim Raïssi a prononcé un discours vendredi matin sans dire un mot sur les explosions rapportées quelques heures plus tôt, que les autorités ne lient pas aux tensions avec Israël. (Photo: Getty Images) **Jérusalem — Le ministre israélien de la Sécurité nationale, faucon du gouvernement de Benjamin Nétanyahou, s’est vu accuser de nuire à la stratégie d’Israël face à Téhéran en lui attribuant implicitement la responsabilité des explosions rapportées vendredi matin en Iran.** Ni l’armée ni le gouvernement n’avait commenté à la mi-journée les explosions… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, |
| Facebook veut collaborer davantage avec les médias
(Photo: 123rf.com) **Nouveaux formats, outils techniques, promotion, Facebook (NY., FB) veut renforcer sa collaboration avec les médias et valoriser davantage l’information, pour «devenir un meilleur partenaire» et aider ses utilisateurs à devenir des «lecteurs informés», a annoncé mercredi le réseau social.** Devenu, malgré lui, l’un des principaux vecteurs de diffusion des fausses informations, les fameuses «fake news», Facebook avait déjà annoncé, mi- décembre, une série de mesures pour en limiter la portée. Dans un message posté mercredi, le directeur de produit Fidji Simo, reprend ces initiatives. Le réseau social teste… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, |
| Faux départ pour Wall Street qui conclut dans le rouge
(New York) La Bourse de New York qui avait démarré sur une note positive, a finalement conclu dans le rouge mercredi, quatrième séance de perte pour le NASDAQ, alors que le marché se prépare aux annonces de résultats des grands noms de la technologie. Publié à 10h00 Mis à jour à 16h07 Le NASDAQ, à forte coloration technologique, a rendu 1,15 % à 15 683,37 points. Le S&P 500 a cédé 0,58 % à 5022,21 points et le Dow Jones a perdu 0,12 % à 37 753,31 points. « Le… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Ha-Shilth-Sa, une leçon de résilience du plus vieux journal autochtone du Canada
PORT ALBERNI, Colombie-Britannique – Le 23 mars, dans les eaux de Little Espinosa Inlet, une lagune peu profonde menant à la Première Nation Ehattesaht, sur l’île de Vancouver, une mère orque et son bébé ont été retrouvés piégés par les eaux. La rédaction du journal _Ha-Shilth-Sa_ est aussitôt informée de la situation et, sans hésiter, dépêche sur place une équipe de reporters. « La maman n’a pas survécu, mais nous avions pris des photos du corps inerte du cétacé », raconte en entrevue Eric Plummer, directeur et rédacteur en chef du journal… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Inde : cinq enjeux pour comprendre la plus grosse élection du monde
Pendant les six prochaines semaines, les Indiens seront appelés à choisir leur prochain gouvernement. Les taux d’approbation stratosphériques du premier ministre sortant Narendra Modi – 78 %, selon un récent sondage – laissent présager une victoire assurée pour son parti. Après 10 ans au pouvoir, M. Modi peut se vanter d’avoir remis l’Inde sur la carte, ce dont les Indiens lui sont fortement reconnaissants. Le recul démocratique du pays inquiète cependant les experts. ## 1\. Un bilan économique nuancé Sous la gouverne du Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), l’Inde est devenue… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Julian Assange. Les garanties diplomatiques américaines, une véritable fumisterie
Les États-Unis ont maintenant, semble-t-il, produit la note diplomatique donnant les deux garanties exigées par la High Court pour permettre à l’extradition de Julian Assange de se poursuivre. L’assurance que Julian Assange sera autorisé à invoquer le Premier Amendement pour sa défense est un sophisme d’une rare médiocrité. Vous pouvez lire mon analyse de la décision de la High Court sur le droit d’appel d’Assange ici. Permettez-moi de passer sur la garantie contre la peine de mort. Je suis sûr qu’elle sera acceptée par la Cour. Les États-Unis n’ont pas… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| La Cour rejette les allégations d’agression sexuelle portées contre Luis Miranda
La Cour supérieure a rejeté les allégations d’agression sexuelle portées contre le maire d’Anjou, Luis Miranda, par une ancienne bénévole de son parti. Dans un jugement rendu récemment, le juge Gregory Moore conclut que Sandra Boursiquot n’a pas réussi à prouver que Luis Miranda l’avait agressée. « Le témoignage de M. Miranda est fiable, mais pas celui de Mme Boursiquot », écrit le juge. À l’automne 2018, Sandra Boursiquot avait commencé à dénoncer publiquement le maire d’Anjou, l’accusant d’agression sexuelle. Après avoir envoyé des courriels dénonciateurs à des organismes de… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| La bibliothèque mutilée
En 1768, un Parisien s’endort. Il se réveille 672 ans plus tard, âgé de 700 ans. Plusieurs « guides » lui feront découvrir ce qu’est devenue sa ville en 2440. Tout cela n’est pourtant qu’un songe : « je m’éveillai » sont ses derniers mots. Voilà la base du roman utopique _L’an 2440. Rêve s’il en fut jamais_ , publié anonymement par Louis Sébastien Mercier en 1770 ou 1771. Mercier (1740-1814) est un polygraphe, qui se définissait comme « le plus grand livrier de France ». Sa production, dans tous… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| La chambre basse des États-Unis vote à nouveau en faveur d’une interdiction de TikTok
WASHINGTON — La Chambre des représentants des États-Unis a adopté samedi une loi qui interdirait TikTok aux États-Unis si le propriétaire chinois de la populaire plateforme de médias sociaux ne vendait pas ses parts d’ici un an. Or, il ne faut pas s’attendre à ce que l’application disparaisse de sitôt. Les républicains de la Chambre des représentants ont décidé d’inclure TikTok dans le cadre d’un programme d’aide étrangère plus large, ce qui a accéléré l’interdiction après qu’une version antérieure fut restée bloquée au Sénat. Le programme d’aide étrangère est une… Apparaît sur: lhebdodustmaurice.com, lecourriersud.com, lactualite.com, |
| La fièvre Caitlin Clark se propage en Indiana
Une nouvelle page de la carrière de la basketteuse étoile Caitlin Clark s’est écrite lundi, alors qu’elle a été réclamée par le Fever de l’Indiana avec la première sélection du repêchage 2024 de la WNBA. Considérée comme un talent générationnel, Clark se joint au Fever après avoir pulvérisé de nombreuses marques individuelles avec les Hawkeyes de l’Université Iowa. Les Sparks de Los Angeles auront ensuite deux choix au sein du top-5, aux deuxième et cinquième échelons, tandis que le Sky de Chicago aura le troisième droit de parole. À 22… Apparaît sur: rds.ca, |
| La littérature québécoise gagne du terrain en France
Auteurs lauréats de prix prestigieux, statut d’invité d’honneur au Festival du livre de Paris… La littérature québécoise s’est fait une place en France, au moment où les éditeurs de la Belle Province sont de plus en plus tentés par l’aventure de l’autre côté de l’Atlantique. « On vit actuellement ce qui est peut-être le cycle le plus fort de reconnaissance de la littérature québécoise dans le monde et surtout en France », constate Renaud Roussel, éditeur au sein des Éditions du Boréal, au Québec. « On y trouve quelque chose de rafraîchissant, une… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La lutte syndicale des employés du Club entrepôt de Québec
Une partie du groupe du Club Entrepôt : Gaétan Gagné, Nathalie Blouin, Josée Gravel, Pierre Blouin. Photo : Benoît Poulin Sous le coup d’un lock-out décrété après une unique journée de grève, les travailleuses et les travailleurs du Club Entrepôt ont décidé de se battre contre un géant qui les écrase. Ben oui! Lorsqu’ils passent à hauteur du Maxi du boulevard Henri-Bourassa, aux abords de l’arrondissement Charlesbourg, des automobilistes klaxonnent parfois, en signe d’appui. C’est là que les employés en lock-out du Club Entrepôt, commerce contigu au Maxi, ont dressé… Apparaît sur: droitdeparole.org, |
| La plus grosse élection du monde
À partir de vendredi, près d’un milliard d’Indiens vont se rendre aux urnes. Si les sondages se confirment, Narendra Modi devrait l’emporter facilement. Mais à quel prix ? Cinq choses à savoir sur la plus grosse élection du monde. Publié à 0h56 Mis à jour à 6h00 ## Six semaines de scrutin ! L’Inde compte 1,4 milliard d’habitants et pas moins de 970 millions d’électeurs. En comparaison, l’Indonésie (204 millions d’électeurs) et les États-Unis (168 millions) font figure de nains ! Ce nombre impressionnant explique pourquoi le processus de ces… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| La publication d’avis négatifs en ligne
Dans son sondage annuel réalisé auprès de 2500 Canadiens, l’organisme Option consommateurs a voulu savoir si les consommateurs avaient déjà vécu de mauvaises expériences avec des commerçants après avoir publié des avis en ligne négatifs. C’est 39 % des répondants qui ont déjà publié une critique négative en ligne. Pour le tiers d’entre eux (33 %), leur critique a attiré l’attention du commerçant. Et l’entreprise a accepté de régler le problème pour 22 % de ceux qui avaient publié une critique négative. Donner votre avis en ligne, c’est protégé par… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La réforme de la Loi sur l’accès aux documents incertaine
Le ministre québécois responsable de l’Accès à l’information, Jean-François Roberge, remet en question son engagement à déposer une « réforme » de la Loi sur l’accès aux documents des organismes publics avant les prochaines élections. Questionné tour à tour par les partis d’opposition sur ses intentions lors de l’étude des crédits budgétaires sur l’accès à l’information, jeudi, le ministre Roberge a répondu : « On a sur notre écran radar l’accès à l’information, mais on n’est pas en train d’écrire un projet de loi article par article. » > Je pense que… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La sécurité des Boeing disséquée au Sénat, après des révélations d’un lanceur d’alerte
La sécurité des avions de Boeing, qui fait fréquemment les gros titres ces derniers mois, doit être examinée mercredi au Sénat américain, après des révélations d’un ingénieur de contrôle qualité du constructeur américain sur l’intégrité du 787 Dreamliner et du 777. « Ce que nous allons entendre aujourd’hui du lanceur d’alerte, c’est un exemple de comportement des grands groupes donnant priorité aux bénéfices au détriment de la sécurité, à la cadence de production avant presque tout le reste », a déclaré sur CNBC le sénateur démocrate Richard Blumenthal, président de la commission… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La sélection de la Quinzaine dévoilée
(Paris) Un duo féministe interprété par les actrices françaises Isabelle Huppert et Hafsia Herzi, le retour du ciné indépendant américain ou des films argentin et palestinien : la Quinzaine des cinéastes, l’une des sections parallèles du Festival de Cannes, a annoncé mardi sa 56e sélection. Non compétitive, cette section est dédiée à la découverte de nouveaux cinéastes mais a glissé quelques auteurs reconnus dans sa sélection. Côté français, le sélectionneur Julien Rejl a annoncé en ouverture _Ma vie, ma gueule_ , le film posthume de Sophie Fillières, figure du cinéma… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Le 18 avril 1974 nous quittait Marcel Pagnol
Le 18 avril 1974, Marius, Fanny et César, ainsi que plusieurs autres personnages du cinéma et du théâtre français, sont en deuil. Marcel Pagnol est décédé à Paris. ## Marcel Pagnol et le Canada français > Marcel Pagnol, savez-vous que c’est vous qui avez lancé le film français au > Canada il y a 20 ou 25 ans? > > Une citation de Judith Jasmin, 1961 C’est par cette question que la journaliste Judith Jasmin aborde, en commençant une longue entrevue présentée à l’émission _Premier plan_ le 20 février 1961,… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Le Congrès américain envisage à une interdiction de TikTok
# Le Congrès américain envisage à nouveau une interdiction de TikTok Publié il y a 39 minutes La proposition de loi obligerait ByteDance, la société mère de TikTok, à vendre l’application dans un délai de quelques mois, faute de quoi elle serait exclue des boutiques d’applications d’Apple et de Google aux États-Unis. (Photo: 123RF) **La Chambre américaine des représentants va à nouveau examiner samedi une proposition de loi qui prévoit l’interdiction de TikTok aux États-Unis si le réseau social ne coupe pas les liens avec sa maison-mère ByteDance, et plus… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, |
| Le Montréalais Matthew Rankin présentera son prochain film à Cannes
_La langue universelle_ , le dernier film du Montréalais Matthew Rankin, fait partie de la sélection de la Quinzaine des cinéastes, dans le cadre du Festival de Cannes. Le long métrage, écrit et réalisé par Matthew Rankin, se déroule dans sa ville d’origine, Winnipeg, ainsi que dans sa ville d’adoption, Montréal. On suit les personnages de Nazgol et Hossein, qui veulent aider un camarade à retrouver un billet de banque iranien, ainsi qu’un protagoniste, aussi appelé Matthew Rankin, qui part de Montréal pour retrouver ses proches à Winnipeg. Le cinéaste… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Le grand rendez-vous de la diplomatie autochtone s’ouvre à New York
Réseautage, tribune politique, levier pour promouvoir des enjeux, apprentissage de la diplomatie, prise de parole commune ou encore renforcement des liens, l’Instance permanente des Nations unies sur les questions autochtones reste un événement marquant pour la majorité des personnes qui y assistent. La 23e session s’ouvre lundi à New York. « Ça reste des appuis moraux, mais cette tribune internationale est un bon endroit pour mettre en gros plan nos problèmes, nos enjeux », résume Ghislain Picard, le chef de l’Assemblée des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (APNQL), un habitué…. Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Le mannequin et l’Internet toxique
Il y a 25 ans, un tribunal français donnait gain de cause à Estelle Hallyday. Des photos intimes de cette femme qui faisait profession de mannequin avaient été mises en ligne par un inconnu. Les juges avaient conclu que cette diffusion non autorisée était fautive et avaient condamné l’entreprise qui hébergeait ces fichiers placés en ligne par un utilisateur introuvable. L’affaire déclencha un tollé, car la décision tenait responsable l’entreprise qui n’avait fait que procurer un espace numérique à un usager d’Internet pour y placer des fichiers. On invoquait alors… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Le ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, mauvais élève de l’accès à l’information
Il faut être patient lorsqu’on demande l’accès à un document public du ministère de l’Éducation du Québec. Deux tiers de ses réponses parviennent aux citoyens au-delà du délai légal de 30 jours, révèle une compilation réalisée par Radio-Canada, à partir des rapports annuels de gestion des ministères. Le ministère de la Sécurité publique et celui de l’Enseignement supérieur présentent un bilan guère plus reluisant, au regard de leur lenteur à répondre. De son côté, le ministère des Relations internationales et le Conseil exécutif, le ministère du premier ministre, sont les… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Le référendum comme ultime chance de s’affranchir
Conseil national du Parti québécois # Le référendum comme ultime chance de s’affranchir Québec et Ottawa, deux solitudes **Fidèle à sa promesse lancée lors de la dernière campagne électorale, le chef du Parti québécois (PQ), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PSPP), à l’occasion du Conseil national du PQ, est revenu sur son intention de tenir un référendum sur la souveraineté du Québec advenant la formation d’un gouvernement péquiste en 2026 au plus tard d’ici la fin de la décennie. «Les Québécois doivent réaliser que notre prochain rendez-vous avec l’histoire est peut-être, fort… Apparaît sur: vigile.quebec, |
| Le réseau social de Trump lance un service de «streaming» vidéo
Donald Trump, ex-président des États-Unis et nouveau candidat à la Maison- Blanche (Photo: Getty Images) **La société de médias de Donald Trump a annoncé mardi le lancement d’un service de _streaming_ vidéo, en pleine campagne électorale pour l’ex- président américain qui fait aussi face à son premier procès pénal à New York.** Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) a indiqué dans un communiqué avoir terminé une phase de test de 6 mois de sa «nouvelle plateforme de diffusion de télévision en direct». Elle prévoit de commencer la diffusion de contenus… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, |
| Les JO, cible majeure de cyberattaques protéiformes
Les Jeux olympiques de Montréal (1976) avaient subi la première cyberattaque, ceux de Tokyo (2020) avaient été exemplaires d’efficacité. L’édition de Paris, l’été prochain, sera la plus exposée de l’histoire aux cyberattaques, avec l’intelligence artificielle (IA) en toile de fond. Entre groupes criminels en quête d’opérations crapuleuses, « hacktivistes » aux ambitions plus ou moins idéologiques et acteurs étatiques soucieux de saper l’événement, la menace est protéiforme. « Il y a tellement de pièces en mouvement que le spectre des attaques est assez vaste. C’est un défi de sécurité très… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Les conservateurs accusent Virani de politiser le bureau de la gouverneure générale
OTTAWA — Un porte-parole du chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre a déclaré que le ministre canadien de la Justice, Arif Virani, «devrait avoir honte» après avoir «politisé et exploité» le bureau non partisan de la gouverneure générale du Canada, Mary Simon, lors d’un colloque sur les préjudices en ligne qui a eu lieu la semaine dernière. M. Virani avait publié sur ses réseaux sociaux des photos de lui avec des «experts de l’industrie» lors de l’événement organisé à Rideau Hall, vantant son projet de loi vivement débattu sur les préjudices en… Apparaît sur: lechodemaskinonge.com, lavoixdusud.com, beaucemedia.ca, laveniretdesrivieres.com, lanouvelle.net, granbyexpress.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lhebdodustmaurice.com, |
| Les jurés entendent les plaidoiries finales au procès du blocus frontalier de Coutts
LETHBRIDGE, Alb. — Un procureur de la Couronne qui a plaidé contre trois hommes accusés de méfaits lors du blocus frontalier de Coutts, en Alberta, a indiqué mardi aux jurés qu’ils n’avaient pas besoin de déterminer que les prévenus étaient des champions de la protestation pour les déclarer coupables. Les avocats de la défense soutiennent cependant que leurs clients étaient des modérés qui ont joué un rôle mineur. Dans ses plaidoiries finales, le procureur Steven Johnston a déclaré que si les jurés étaient convaincus que les trois soutenaient manifestement le… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, lechodelaval.ca, lechodelarivenord.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, lanouvelle.net, lerefletdulac.com, lechodemaskinonge.com, lactualite.com, lecourriersud.com, |
| Livres. Une bande dessinée sur l’assassinat de Blanche Garneau. Contenu vidéo d’une durée de 3 minutes 23 secondes.
Cette histoire un peu macabre avait fait la une des journaux dans les années 1920 au Québec. Pourtant, après plus d’un siècle, l’enquête criminelle non résolue pique encore la curiosité. C’est le cas du scénariste Michel Viau et du bédéiste Jocelyn Bonnier qui ont jumelé leurs recherches afin de créer la bande dessinée _La non vengée – Le mystère Blanche Garneau_. Le roman graphique de 150 pages est une immersion dans cette enquête qui avait créé tout un scandale au sein du gouvernement Taschereau et de l’opinion publique. L’auteur du… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| L’Inde commence à voter
(Haridwar) L’Inde commence à voter vendredi dans le cadre d’élections générales que le premier ministre nationaliste hindou Narendra Modi semble presque assuré d’emporter face à une opposition à la peine. Arunabh SAIKIA with Abhaya SRIVASTAVA in New Delhi Agence France-Presse Une longue file d’attente s’est formée devant un bureau de vote dès l’ouverture à Haridwar, important lieu de pèlerinage hindou sur les rives du Gange et l’une des premières villes à voter dans le cadre de ces élections. PHOTO R. SATISH BABU, ARCHIVES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Le premier ministre indien Narendra… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| L’Inde vote avec le nationaliste hindou Modi pour favori
(Haridwar) L’Inde vote depuis vendredi matin dans le cadre d’élections générales que le premier ministre nationaliste hindou Narendra Modi semble presque assuré d’emporter face à une opposition à la peine. Arunabh SAIKIA with Abhaya SRIVASTAVA in New Delhi Agence France-Presse Une longue file d’attente s’est formée tôt devant un bureau de vote à l’ouverture à Haridwar, important lieu de pèlerinage hindou sur les rives du Gange et l’une des premières villes à voter dans le cadre de ces élections. Uday Bharti, un saddhu de 59 ans, est catégorique, le parti… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| L’ascension d’une sensible
Nouvelle sensation de la chanson française qui fait le pont entre Barbara et Kraftwerk, Zaho de Sagazan a connu en un an une ascension fulgurante. Celle qui a remporté quatre trophées aux plus récents Victoire de la musique sera en concert vendredi et samedi à Montréal et à Québec. Rencontre avec une artiste qui a fait de sa sensibilité une force. Publié à 2h09 Mis à jour à 5h55 C’est déjà la deuxième fois depuis la sortie de son premier album en mars 2023 que Zaho de Sagazan vient chanter… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| L’hostilité du régime fédéral se transforme, mais reste constante
Un article récent publié dans _Le Devoir_ avait pour titre « Le PQ associe Trudeau aux déportations et exécutions de francophones ». Ce sont des propos que je n’ai jamais tenus, et il est important de le préciser vu la gravité de cette affirmation. Je n’ai en effet jamais associé le premier ministre Justin Trudeau à ces comportements historiquement avérés, mais qui datent des siècles passés. Voici le verbatim du point de presse qui a mené à cet article. Journaliste : « Donc, il y a eu un événement déclencheur…. Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| L’oeuvre de Guy Rocher, intellectuel engagé
Ce texte fait partie du cahier spécial Les 100 ans de Guy Rocher **Le sociologue Guy Rocher fête le samedi 20 avril un centenaire de vie bien remplie. Depuis plus de 80 ans, il réfléchit, écrit et s’engage dans les grands débats sociaux. Sa pensée et ses actions ont contribué à moderniser durablement le Québec.** « Guy Rocher a pris position tout au long de sa carrière sur des sujets très controversés et qui soulevaient les passions, comme l’adoption de la loi 101, la réforme de l’éducation et la laïcité,… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Manipulation de l’information : Non, la majorité des jeunes Français ne sont pas prêts à partir en guerre en Ukraine
**Contrairement à ce que certains médias mainstream ont affirmé, seuls 17% des jeunes Français sont prêts à s’engager dans une guerre en Ukraine. Cette manipulation de l’information est préoccupante car elle vise à préparer l’opinion publique à accepter l’idée d’une intervention militaire dans ce pays.** En février dernier, Emmanuel Macron avait évoqué la possibilité d’envoyer des troupes occidentales en Ukraine, une idée qui avait suscité de vives réactions. Cependant, il est important de rectifier une information erronée qui a circulé dans certains médias, selon laquelle un jeune Français sur deux… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Mines de charbon dans les Rocheuses : l’Alberta devra rendre publics des documents
Un juge ordonne au gouvernement de l’Alberta de dévoiler une importante quantité de documents au sujet de ses efforts pour encourager l’exploitation minière du charbon dans les montagnes Rocheuses. La décision fait suite à une demande d’accès à l’information d’un groupe d’éleveurs du sud de l’Alberta, qui souhaitait obtenir des notes de synthèse, des notes de service internes, des rapports et des correspondances en lien avec la volonté du gouvernement de permettre l’exploitation minière du charbon dans les contreforts et les Rocheuses du sud de la province. La loi stipule… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Musk « préserve la liberté » d’expression, lance Bolsonaro lors d’un grand rassemblement
(Rio de Janeiro) L’ancien président brésilien Jair Bolsonaro a estimé dimanche que le magnat Elon Musk « préserve la liberté » d’expression en dénonçant la censure du pouvoir judiciaire, et a appelé ses partisans à « se battre » pour défendre ce droit, lors d’un grand rassemblement dans la ville de Rio de Janeiro. Lucia LACURCIA Agence France-Presse Musk « est un homme qui préserve vraiment la liberté pour nous tous », et qui « a eu le courage de montrer, avec des preuves, […] où allait notre démocratie, combien… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Notre critique du nouveau film de Bertrand Bonello
Le dernier film de Bertrand Bonello tire son titre d’un roman court d’Henry James, _The Beast in the Jungle_ , dont il se veut une adaptation libre. De prime abord, les liens peuvent sembler ténus : d’un côté, chez l’écrivain, un drame à propos d’un homme, John Marcher, qui tente de se protéger toute sa vie d’une catastrophe pressentie (d’où la métaphore d’une bête qui surgirait d’une jungle obscure) ; de l’autre, chez le cinéaste, un récit en trois époques sur les vies antérieures de deux personnages qui se croisent… Apparaît sur: revue24images.com, |
| Politique et économie
# Val-des-Monts: le vote sur l’interdiction des questions suscitant le débat reporté Marika Gauthier | 17 avril 2024 **L’adoption d’une résolution pour réglementer la période de question à Val- des-Monts a finalement été repoussée. Le maire avait déposé cette résolution qui vise à interdire les questions qui pourraient susciter un débat aux séances du conseil municipal. Les discussions vont toutefois se poursuivre.** Si ce nouveau règlement est adopté, les interventions des citoyens se verraient limitées. Or, les élus veulent avoir plus de temps pour réfléchir. C’est du moins ce qu’a… Apparaît sur: tvagatineau.ca, |
| Pourquoi les personnages de télévision d’ici roulent-ils tant en VUS?
Pourquoi les personnages des émissions de télévision québécoises roulent-ils tellement en VUS ? Est-ce si important pour l’histoire qu’ils utilisent l’auto solo ? Pourraient-ils prendre une Flex, utiliser l’autopartage ou, pourquoi pas, enfourcher un vélo ? Voilà des questions que le Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables (CQEER) aime poser aux artisans de la télévision d’ici par le biais des conclusions de sa micro-étude _Écogestes à l’écran._ « On parle beaucoup de l’impact écologique des tournages, l’industrie réfléchit activement et cherche comment les améliorer, mais on ne parle pas du tout… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Pénurie en Montérégie et en Estrie
17 avril 2024 – 07:00 Pénurie en Montérégie et en Estrie Les répartiteurs médicaux d’urgence lancent un cri du cœur Par: Véronique Lemonde Ces dernières semaines, le groupe Alerte Santé, l’organisme gérant les appels d’urgence et la répartition des ambulances en Montérégie et en Estrie, tente de sensibiliser le public à la sévère pénurie de répartiteurs médicaux d’urgence. Une situation critique qui affecte la qualité des appels à la centrale, située à Longueuil, allant même jusqu’à causer des retards dans l’affectation des ambulances. Au sein de l’équipe de répartiteurs, qui… Apparaît sur: lapensee.qc.ca, |
| Que fait Bill Gates ? Irrégularités dans la conduite d’études sur les vaccins contre le papillomavirus en Inde
Après avoir lu le 72e rapport de la commission parlementaire permanente sur les allégations d’irrégularités dans la conduite d’études utilisant les vaccins contre le papillomavirus par Path en Inde, il était surprenant de voir Bill Gates dodeliner de la tête de haut en bas et sourire avec ingratitude à une heure de grande écoute à la télévision, tandis que le Premier ministre lui faisait la leçon en hindi sur ses projets pour le pays. La mémoire du public s’estompe rapidement et les politiciens de tous bords attendent que cette mémoire… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Terrifiant : Les critiques dénoncent l’ordonnance de la Cour obligeant Google à dévoiler des utilisateurs de YouTube
Des enquêteurs fédéraux ont ordonné à Google de leir fournir des informations personnelles sur les spectateurs de certaines vidéos de YouTube, ce qui a amené les experts en protection de la vie privée à s’interroger sur la constitutionnalité de telles demandes. Les ordonnances, obtenues par Forbes, obligent Google à divulguer les noms, adresses, numéros de téléphone et activités des utilisateurs pour les titulaires de comptes – et les adresses IP, identificateurs numériques de l’emplacement sur Internet, pour les non titulaires de comptes – qui ont regardé certaines vidéos. Les critiques… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Titres en action: Molson Coors, Zynga, Facebook
**Voici une sélection d’annonces qui ont fait (ou vont faire) bouger les cours de ces entreprises:** _(Repassez nous lire de temps à autres pour ne pas manquer de mise à jour)_ **Molson Coors** (TPX.B, 53,51$) éliminera environ 190 postes temporaires et permanents au Québec d’ici la fin de 2021 dans la foulée du déménagement de son complexe brassicole — qui sera davantage automatisé — de Montréal vers Longueuil. L’entreprise en a fait l’annonce à ses employés mardi. Dans un courriel envoyé à ses employés, Molson explique que si «l’innovation et… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, |
| Tollé autour de l’interdiction d’une réunion de la droite nationaliste à Bruxelles
(Bruxelles) Les autorités bruxelloises ont ordonné mardi l’interruption d’une réunion controversée de représentants de la droite nationaliste, parmi lesquels Éric Zemmour et Nigel Farage, une décision dénoncée comme une atteinte à la liberté d’expression par plusieurs chefs de gouvernement européens. Max DELANY Agence France-Presse « L’autonomie communale est une pierre angulaire de notre démocratie, mais ne peut jamais l’emporter sur la Constitution belge, qui garantit la liberté d’expression et de réunion pacifique depuis 1830 », a souligné le chef du gouvernement belge Alexander De Croo sur le réseau X. Le… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Un juge ordonne à l’Alberta de montrer ses documents sur l’exploitation du charbon
# Un juge ordonne à l’Alberta de montrer ses documents sur l’exploitation du charbon EDMONTON — Un juge ordonne au gouvernement de l’Alberta de dévoiler une importante quantité de documents au sujet de ses efforts pour encourager l’exploitation minière du charbon dans les montagnes Rocheuses. La décision fait suite à une tentative du gouvernement conservateur uni de bloquer la divulgation des documents à un groupe d’éleveurs du sud de l’Alberta. La lutte entre les deux parties a duré quatre ans. Dans sa décision, le juge critique vivement le manque de… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, chamblyexpress.ca, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, lactualite.com, |
| Un recueil de nouvelles pour soutenir Autisme Centre-du-Québec
RÉGIONAL. La Princevilloise Marilyne Laurendeau a eu l’idée de publier un recueil de nouvelles. Voulant joindre l’utile à l’agréable, elle a choisi de remettre les profits de celui-ci à Autisme Centre-du-Québec. Il faut dire d’entrée de jeu que l’écrivaine est également la mère d’un jeune garçon qui vit avec l’autisme et son conjoint attend le même diagnostic. Le choix de l’organisme bénéficiaire allait donc de soi pour elle. Ainsi, en aidant ce groupe communautaire, elle se distingue à sa façon et, en plus, elle met de la lumière autant sur… Apparaît sur: lecourriersud.com, |
| «Une langue universelle» de Matthew Rankin sera présenté à Cannes
Un duo féministe interprété par les actrices françaises Isabelle Huppert et Hafsia Herzi, le retour du ciné indépendant américain ou des films argentin et palestinien : la Quinzaine des cinéastes, l’une des sections parallèles du Festival de Cannes, a annoncé mardi sa 56e sélection. Non compétitive, cette section est dédiée à la découverte de nouveaux cinéastes, mais a glissé quelques auteurs reconnus dans sa sélection. Côté français, le sélectionneur Julien Rejl a annoncé en ouverture _Ma vie, ma gueule_ , le film posthume de Sophie Fillières, figure du cinéma d’auteur… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| « Mike Ward sous écoute » au TRIP cet été
TRIP – Festival d’humour sera de retour pour une deuxième édition cet été, les 30-31 août et 1er septembre à Trois-Rivières. Pour l’occasion, un épisode du podcast « Mike Ward sous écoute » sera enregistré devant public à l’Amphithéâtre Cogeco le 1er septembre. Le podcast _Mike Ward sous écoute_ détient plus de 125 millions de téléchargements/visionnements en ligne. Le 1er septembre 2024, pour sa seule représentation en salle cette année, des milliers de personnes pourront assister à son enregistrement en exclusivité à l’Amphithéâtre Cogeco. « C’est une formule qui a… Apparaît sur: lhebdojournal.com, |
| Court extends ban on protesting outside Jewish community buildings
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # Court extends ban on protesting outside Jewish community buildings On March 5, a group waved Palestinian flags and chanted in front of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue. Published Apr 19, 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. Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups hold rival protests outside the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| IMAGINATION WRITERS’ FESTIVAL: Neil Bissoondath talks (self)-censorship in an age of nationalist and identity politics
IMAGINATION WRITERS’ FESTIVAL Neil Bissoondath talks (self)-censorship in an age of nationalist and identity politics Cassandra Kerwin Cassandra@qctonline.com On April 14, returning author Neil Bissoondath read his academic essay (Self)-Censorship… This content is for QCT Online members only. Login Join Now… Apparaît sur: qctonline.com, |
| India’s Modi draws adoring crowds and fears of change in bid for 3rd term in office
As Narendra Modi travelled along a main street in India’s southern Karnataka state, standing in a flower-laden pickup truck adorned with more than 10 photos of himself, the cheers grew louder and more ecstatic. Hundreds of the prime minister’s supporters spent hours waiting for a glimpse of the politician, who was in Mangaluru briefly on Sunday for an election event called a « roadshow, » which lasted slightly more than an hour. It was one of the many pit stops Modi made as he criss-crossed the vast country in the week before… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Josh Freed: Look out for FakeJosh and other frauds
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News 2. Local Arts 3. Columnists # Josh Freed: Look out for FakeJosh and other frauds We’ve come a long way from faux royals looking for help retrieving funds to where the Just for Laughs comedy festival fell for a fraudster Author of the article: Josh Freed • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Apr 20, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. For fun,… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Jurors hear closing arguments in trial for three men charged in Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., told jurors Tuesday they don’t have to determine the accused were kingpins of the protest in order find them guilty. Steven Johnston said if jurors are satisfied the three were demonstrably supporting the blockade, they should be convicted of mischief over $5,000. “The right to protest does not let you lay siege to property for two weeks. It was not their highway to close,” Johnston said. “One act,… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Manager dismisses Rory/LIV report as ‘fake news’
Rory McIlroy’s agent has pumped the brakes on any imminent move to LIV Golf by the Northern Irish superstar. In an email to the _Irish Independent_, McIlroy’s manager Sean O’Flaherty dismissed a report that broke late Sunday of McIlroy’s defection being close as « fake news. » “Fake news. Zero truth,” O’Flaherty said. On Sunday, London outlet _City A.M._ reported that two separate sources revealed that a deal between McIlroy the Saudi-backed startup league was close and in the range of $850 million along with two per-cent equity. The report came just… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, |
| Pointe-Claire council votes 7-2 for ministry help with city functions
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Pointe-Claire council votes 7-2 for ministry help with city functions Petition calls for municipal affairs department’s help to identify problems and propose plan to improve general functioning of the city. Published Apr 17, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pointe-Claire Mayor Tim Thomas called the motion « another unnecessary political tactic » by his adversaries that will undermine the city’s credibility and autonomy. Photo by Allen McInnis… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Rory: ‘I will play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career’
Rory McIlroy has emphatically denied a report that a move to LIV Golf is imminent with the Northern Irish superstar pledging his future to the PGA Tour. « I will play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career, » McIroy told Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis. McIlroy’s interview with Lewis came hours after his manager, Sean O’Flaherty, dismissed a report that broke late Sunday of McIlroy’s defection being close as « fake news. » “Fake news. Zero truth,” O’Flaherty said in an email to the _Irish Independent_. On Sunday, London outlet _City A.M._… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, |
| Secularism in action
# Secularism in action ## Bill 21’s consequences on Muslim women wanting to teach in Quebec NewsFEATUREHannah Vogan — Published April 2, 2024 __10 minutes Fatima Khan’s course material. Courtesy Fatima Khan Fatima Khan is the definition of a powerhouse, with an indestructible dedication to her passion as an art educator. However, due to Bill 21, Khan’s devotion and skills are lost to Quebec’s educational sector. Khan’s current norm consists of working more than 12 hours everyday, five days per week, with her weekends booked up with a part-time job…. Apparaît sur: thelinknewspaper.ca, |
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| ‘It was not their highway to close’: Jurors hear final arguments in Coutts blockade trial
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # ‘It was not their highway to close’: Jurors hear final arguments in Coutts blockade trial A Crown prosecutor told jurors they don’t have to determine the accused were kingpins of the protest to find them guilty. Author of the article: CP, The Canadian Press Bill Graveland Published Apr 16, 2024 • Last updated 8 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Authorities deal with a roadblock on… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, |
| 2 suspects detained in Poland after last month’s attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the Lithuanian president announced on Friday. Volkov was attacked in March outside his home in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, where he lives in exile. The attacker smashed one of his car’s windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer, police said at the time. President Gitanas Nausėda announced the arrests to reporters in Vilnius and thanked Poland… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| A complex grief: How one Calgary community aims to rebuild after multiple deaths among its young people
Nyatuoy Buom Met Kujock was 21 when she collapsed at a friend’s house in November. She had come to the house in an Uber a short time before, and after she collapsed in the bathroom, the people in the house set her down on a bed to rest and recover. Her family says no one checked on her for hours, and when they did she was dead. Standing in front of the townhouse where she died, her family said they have so many questions and so little hope of ever… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| A history of anti-smoking measures in Canada
New regulations come into effect last year in Canada requiring companies to label individual cigarettes with a health warning – a move the government describes as a global first. It’s part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to convince adults who smoke to quit, and discourage young people and non-smokers from taking up the habit. The aim is to cut the country’s tobacco use to 5 per cent of the population by 2035. The new warnings must be bilingual and will appear on all regular-sized cigarettes and other tobacco products… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Abortion, border dominate US Senate race in battleground Arizona
By Ted Hesson GOLDEN VALLEY, Arizona (Reuters) – A restrictive abortion ban revived in Arizona is providing a new opening for Democrats in the runup to the Nov. 5 election and putting Republicans in a tricky political bind as they try to win over moderates in the battleground state. U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego, the leading Democratic candidate in a closely watched U.S. Senate race, has criticized Republican former President Donald Trump for paving the way for the Arizona Supreme Court last week to reinstate a near-total abortion ban based on… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Academics, rural municipalities raise concerns about Alberta’s Bill 18
Alberta legislation pitched to protect provincial priorities could slow down grant funding and allow federal money to be spent elsewhere, say officials representing rural municipalities and faculty members at post-secondary institutions. Bill 18, which was introduced by Premier Danielle Smith last week, would require the provincial government to approve all federal funding to provincial entities. That would include federal money going to cities, towns and universities across Alberta. « I simply can’t see how it helps anybody in the province, » said Dan O’Donnell, a professor at the University of Lethbridge and… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| All 787 Dreamliners should be grounded, Boeing whistleblower says
A Boeing whistleblower is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners currently in operation around the world, warning that the long-haul jets could “fall apart at the joints.” Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, went public with his concerns about the Boeing 787 and 777 jets last week. In an exclusive TV interview with _NBC Nightly News_ , Salehpour doubled down on his allegations and called for all Dreamliners to be pulled from service and checked for small gaps in the fuselage. “It’s as serious as I have… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Alleged mock slave auction: Should middle schoolers …
(NewsNation) — Less than six months after she started a new school, Allyson Lopez’s daughter was listed for sale in an online mock slave auction allegedly run by at least six eighth graders at a Massachusetts middle school. Lopez told NewsNation it was the fifth time her daughter, who is Black, had been subjected to racial slurs by other students at the 89% white Southwick Regional School. The 13-year-olds alleged to be involved were suspended in February for the Snapchat posts, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. But… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| An Algerian reporter says he was expelled from his country without explanation
## Article content ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian journalist was expelled from the country after flying in from France and not being allowed to leave the airport as journalists continue to face challenges reporting in Algeria. Farid Alilat, a writer for the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique, wrote on Facebook that he spent 11 hours in police custody on Saturday at the airport before being boarded onto a plane and sent to France, where he has a residency permit. Article content Alilat said he regularly takes flights from Paris to… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| An EU-wide survey shows that defense and security are among key issues ahead of upcoming elections
## Article content BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is at the forefront of European Union citizens’ minds, with defense and security seen as key campaign issues ahead of the June elections, according to a study published Wednesday. At national level, the EU’s defense and security is mentioned first in nine countries, in contrast with sentiments five years ago when the last EU Parliament elections were held. Article content “The EU’s defense and security was far from a prominent topic in 2019, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Assange extradition moves closer as U.S. provides UK court with assurances
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – The United States has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London to pave the way for WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange to be extradited from Britain, a spokesperson for his wife confirmed on Tuesday. Last month, the High Court ruled that, without certain U.S. guarantees, Assange, 52, would be allowed to launch a new appeal against being extradited to face 18 charges, all bar one under the Espionage Act, over WikiLeaks’ release of confidential U.S. military records… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Author Maia Kobabe on having the most challenged book in the United States
According to the American Library Association, Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel Gender Queer: A Memoir, is the book most targeted for censorship and banning in U.S. schools and libraries for the third year in a row. *[2022-05-13]: May 13, 2022 *[NPD]: Nouveau Parti démocratique *[AFP]: Agence France-Presse… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Author Salman Rushdie relives day of stabbing in newest memoir ‘Knife’
NEW YORK – In Salman Rushdie’s first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might be his last. “At a quarter to eleven on August 12, 2022, on a sunny Friday morning in upstate New York, I was attacked and almost killed by a young man with a knife just after I came out on stage at the amphitheater in Chautauqua to talk about the importance of keeping writers safe from harm,”… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Azerbaijan asks World Court to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Azerbaijan asked the U.N.’s top court on Monday to throw out a case brought by its Caucasus neighbour Armenia accusing it of ethnic cleansing and violating a U.N. anti-discrimination treaty. The case is part of the fallout from decades of confrontation between the countries, most pointedly over the Nagorno-Karabakh region in Azerbaijan. Baku’s forces recaptured the mountainous region in September after years of ethnic Armenian control, prompting most of its ethnic Armenians to flee to Armenia. Armenia first filed the… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Azerbaijani journalist remanded in latest move against independent media
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – A court in the Azerbaijani capital Baku on Friday remanded the head of an independent media outlet for two months on charges of smuggling, Turan news agency reported, the latest move against independent journalists in the ex-Soviet state. Turan said Imran Aliyev, head of the Meclis.info outlet, which reports mainly on Azerbaijan’s parliament, was being held in connection with a case against the Abzas Media group. Six other employees of the Abzas group have been detained since late last year in the… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| B.C. says no change needed to federal legislation for Surrey police transition
B.C.’s public safety minister said Friday that the Surrey’s transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force will not require changes to federal legislation. Mike Farnworth’s comments came in response to a letter from the head of the RCMP saying there was no legal basis to allow the Surrey Police Service (SPS) to command RCMP officers. A four-page letter from Commissioner Mike Duheme to Farnworth pointed out several sticking points over the proposed transition from the RCMP to the SPS. « By virtue of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act,… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Baranyai: Ford’s reversals show citizens can effect change
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # Baranyai: Ford’s reversals show citizens can effect change Something Premier Doug Ford probably doesn’t get enough credit for: He knows how to backtrack. As compliments go, it’s undeniably backhanded, yet it’s meant with genuine appreciation. Published Apr 20, 2024 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Premier Doug Ford speaks at RBC Place London convention centre on March 19, 2024. (Derek Ruttan/The… Apparaît sur: lfpress.com, |
| Belgian police shut down far right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe’s June elections
Open this photo in gallery: Belgian Police block the entrance of the Claridge hotel in Brussels on April 16.SIMON WOHLFAHRT/Getty Images Belgian police shut down a gathering of far-right politicians and supporters on Tuesday, citing concerns about public order, while attendees protested curbs on free speech and vowed to find another venue for Day 2. The annual National Conservative conference, held this year in Brussels, comes ahead of Europe-wide elections. As campaigning for the June 6-9 event heats up, mainstream parties fear that disenchanted voters might turn to the people… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Bill that could ban TikTok closer to becoming law
(The Hill) – Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced her support Wednesday for a bipartisan bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S. after it was updated to extend the period of time for the sale. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversarial Controlled Applications Act passed the House in a broad bipartisan vote in March, just a week after it was introduced. Support from the Commerce Committee chair clears a path for it to proceed in the… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?
The House has renewed its push on legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue. The TikTok legislation, which was included in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel, could become law as soon as next week if Congress moves quickly. Here’s what you need to know: FILE – The TikTok logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen which displays the TikTok… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Boeing said on Monday it has not found fatigue cracks on in- service 787 jets that have gone through heavy maintenance, as the planemaker defended the twin-aisle aircraft program ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday. Last week, a Boeing whistleblower alleged that the company dismissed safety concerns about the assembly of its 787 and 777 jets that fly international routes. The whistleblower, Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour, is set to testify in the Senate hearing on the company’s safety culture…. Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
Boeing will be in the spotlight during back-to-back hearings Wednesday, as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer. The first session will feature members of an expert panel that found serious flaws in Boeing’s safety culture. The main event will be a second hearing featuring a Boeing engineer who claims that sections of the skin on 787 Dreamliner jets are not properly fastened and could eventually break apart. The whistleblower’s lawyer says Boeing has ignored the engineer’s concerns and prevented him from talking to experts… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, nationalpost.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| Boeing pushes back on whistleblower’s allegations and details how airframes are put together
Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of its largest planes, which have come under criticism from a whistleblower who warns that panels on the outside of one of the planes could eventually break apart during flight. Two Boeing engineering executives went into detail Monday to describe how panels are fitted together, particularly on the 787 Dreamliner. They suggested the 787’s carbon-composite skin is nearly impervious to metal fatigue that weakens conventional aluminum fuselages. Their comments during a lengthy media briefing served as both a response to… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, financialpost.com, nationalpost.com, calgarysun.com, |
| Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker’s safety culture
Boeing was the subject of dual Senate hearings Wednesday as Congress examined allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer, which has been pushed into crisis mode since a door-plug panel blew off a 737 Max jetliner during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. The Senate Commerce Committee heard from members of an expert panel that found serious flaws in Boeing’s safety culture. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the public wants the Federal Aviation Administration and lawmakers to ensure that boarding one of the company’s planes has not… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Boeing’s safety culture in spotlight at U.S. Senate hearings
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Boeing’s manufacturing practices, at the center of a full blown safety crisis following a Jan mid-air panel blowout, will come under scrutiny on Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings. Boeing has been grappling with a crisis that has undermined its reputation following the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX single-aisle plane. It has undergone a management shakeup, U.S. regulators have put curbs on its production, and deliveries fell by half in March. The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is holding… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Brazil’s Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Luana Maria Benedito RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to raise his political capital after losing a bid for reelection to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup. Images shared on social media and broadcast by the media showed a large crowd of Bolsonaro supporters, many wearing Brazilian football jerseys. Organizers… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B
In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada’s highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country’s housing supply and social supports. Aiming to give Canadian millennials and Generation Z « a fair chance at a middle class life, » Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s budget outlines how the Liberals plan to allocate $39.2 billion in net-new spending, while upholding the intended fiscal guardrails. Framed as pursuing… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, cp24.com, |
| Bureau of Prisons to close California women’s prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Crime # Bureau of Prisons to close California women’s prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse Author of the article: Associated Press Michael R. Sisak And Michael Balsamo Published Apr 15, 2024 • Last updated 54 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A section of the Federal Correctional Institution is shown in Dublin, Calif., Monday, March 11, 2024. Photo by Jeff Chiu /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats for ‘subversive activities’
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s military government has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, the foreign ministry said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday. The three diplomats, two of whom were listed as political advisers, were declared persona non grata and given 48 hours to leave the country, according to the letter dated April 16, which was addressed to the French embassy. It did not elaborate on what they were accused of. The French foreign ministry did not immediately respond to… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| CP NewsAlert: Trio found guilty of mischief in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. Jurors deliberated for three hours Tuesday night before finding Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard (George) Janzen guilty of one count each of mischief over $5,000. Gasps of surprise were… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| Canada will finally allow banks to share data about crooked clients to combat financial crime
The Liberal **** government is moving into the 21st century and belatedly giving banks an important tool to foil financial criminals. As outlined in the federal budget, Ottawa plans to increase permissible information sharing among financial institutions so that they can better detect and deter money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion. At present, financial institutions are restricted from warning each other about crooked clients who perpetrate a host of financial crimes. The only exception is fraud prevention. As a result, dirty money often freely flows from bank to bank… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Canadian newspaper successfully defies Vladimir Putin with irony and humour
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. News 3. Canada # Canadian newspaper successfully defies Vladimir Putin with irony and humour Nasha Canada is a much-needed counterpoint to the propaganda spread by Russian media, which Canadians can still access online, says the head of DisinfoWatch Published Apr 19, 2024 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. President Vladimir Putin has snuffed out nearly all media dissent within Russia. Photo by Gavriil… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Canadian university teachers fear Alberta gatekeeping bill threatens academic freedom
Breadcrumb Trail Links # Canadian university teachers fear Alberta gatekeeping bill threatens academic freedom Author of the article: Published Apr 17, 2024 • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes her way to the podium to introduce legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on Wednesday April 10, 2024. A national organization of post-secondary teachers is calling on Alberta to either change a proposed gatekeeping bill or… Apparaît sur: edmontonsun.com, theglobeandmail.com, ctvnews.ca, globalnews.ca, |
| China says Hong Kong must ‘tightly hold’ national security line to safeguard development
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Jessie Pang and Joyce Zhou HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s top official on Hong Kong affairs said the city should « tightly hold » onto the bottom line of national security to safeguard development, in a speech coming weeks after the enactment of sweeping new security laws. « To move towards governance and prosperity, we need to tightly hold onto the bottom line of national security in order to safeguard the high quality development of Hong Kong, » said the director of Beijing’s Hong Kong and Macau… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing “substantial” security risks for the event that draws 65,000 people to campus. Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs for the private university in Los Angeles, said in a statement Monday that the debate over the selection of the valedictorian has taken on an “alarming tenor.” “The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Closure of troubled California prison won’t happen before each inmate’s status is reviewed
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Closure of troubled California prison won’t happen before each inmate’s status is reviewed Author of the article: The Associated Press Christopher Weber Published Apr 16, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. FILE – The Federal Correctional Institution stands in Dublin, Calif., Dec. 5, 2022. A former correctional officer at the federal California women’s prison known for numerous misconduct… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, wivb.com, |
| Colby Cosh: The Governor General’s abuse of office is the problem, not those who noticed
## Article content Last weekend, Governor General Mary Simon held a symposium at Rideau Hall about the problem of social media abuse, bringing together targets of online nastiness to talk about their experiences and “facilitate the creation of networks of resilience.” Since there’s a government online harms bill before Parliament, this was very obviously risky territory for the non-partisan vicereine. Article content All week I’ve been thinking about the sheer number of people who must have known about this event and who apparently didn’t anticipate a potential constitutional problem. Hey,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Columbia University leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Columbia University leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism Author of the article: Washington Post Susan Svrluga, The Washington Post Published Apr 18, 2024 • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Nemat « Minouche » Shafik, president of Columbia University, left, testifies at a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Photo by Haiyun Jiang /For The Washington Post ## Article… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University’s president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus, echoing accusations leveled against three other elite university leaders at a hearing last year that sent shockwaves through higher education. Columbia President Minouche Shafik responded to the accusations by some members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce by strongly denouncing antisemitic behavior by students and professors at the New York City-based Ivy League university, and… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Columbia University president to testify in Congress …
Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University’s president is set to appear before the same committee over questions of antisemitism and the school’s response to conflicts on campus over the Israel-Hamas war. Nemat Shafik, Columbia’s leader, was originally asked to testify at the House Education and Workforce Committee’s hearing in December, but she declined, citing scheduling conflicts. The December hearing instead featured the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, whose lawyerly… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Columbia University’s president rebuts claims she has allowed school to become a hotbed of hatred
Open this photo in gallery: Nemat Shafik, the president of Columbia University, testifies during a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 17.AMANDA ANDRADE-RHOADES/The New York Times News Service The president of Columbia University took a firm stand against antisemitism Wednesday as she parried accusations from Republicans who see the New York campus as a hotbed of bias, but she hedged on whether certain phrases invoked by some supporters of Palestinians rise to harassment. Nemat Shafik had the benefit of hindsight and… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Conservatives accuse minister of ‘politicizing’ Governor General’s office over online harms
OTTAWA – A spokeswoman for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she will continue to advocate for « digital respect, » despite suggestions it’s inappropriate for her to wade in when a government bill targeting the issue is being hotly debated. Justice Minister Arif Virani raised eyebrows last week when he posted photos of himself with « industry experts » at a recent symposium hosted by Rideau Hall. Virani’s social media post made mention of the government’s new Online Harms Act, which aims to better protect Canadians on the internet. Virani and Prime Minister Justin… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, nationalpost.com, timescolonist.com, winnipegfreepress.com, calgarysun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| Danielle Smith wants ideology ‘balance’ at universities. Alberta academics wonder what she’s tilting at
From the exam-marking trenches to the ivory tower executive suites, Premier Danielle Smith has injected nervousness throughout Alberta’s post-secondary sector. It initially seemed her Bill 18, the Provincial Priorities Act, was intended to make her government play checkstop or gatekeeper whenever the federal government and mayors made deals without provincial involvement. Then it became apparent that Smith’s government would apply the same scrutiny to the higher-learning sector, and the premier’s remarks _made it clear_ she had federal research grants and notions of ideological « balance » in her targets. « When the government… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Darrell Davis: Typical NHL hushed reactions to Salt Lake City Coyotes
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Sports 2. NHL 3. Hockey # Darrell Davis: Typical NHL hushed reactions to Salt Lake City Coyotes In Gary Bettman’s NHL they pretend something isn’t happening until it happens Get the latest from Darrell Davis straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 17, 2024 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Veteran centre Alex Kerfoot (15) of the Arizona Coyotes had a little to say… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com, |
| Defence and security are on citizens’ minds before the EU Parliament elections, a survey finds
BRUSSELS – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is at the forefront of European Union citizens’ minds, with defence and security seen as key campaign issues ahead of the June elections, according to a study published Wednesday. At national level, the EU’s defence and security is mentioned first in nine countries, in contrast with sentiments five years ago when the last EU Parliament elections were held. « The EU’s defence and security was far from a prominent topic in 2019, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, » the latest edition of the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Did the House just ban TikTok in the US? Here’s what …
(NewsNation) — The House on Saturday approved a foreign aid bill that includes a possible ban on TikTok, but the China-owned social media app won’t disappear in the U.S. anytime soon. After dying in the Senate as a stand-alone bill, the TikTok measure was included in the House-passed bill providing support to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Once that bill becomes law, TikTok’s owner, China’s ByteDance, will have up to one year to sell the app. The Congressional timeline calls for ByteDance to sell TikTok within nine months, but there could… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| EU warns Georgia that ‘foreign agent’ law will impact membership path
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS MOSCOW (Reuters) – The European Union warned Georgia on Wednesday that the adoption of its ‘foreign agent’ law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the bloc. « This is a very concerning development and the final adoption of this legislation would negatively impact Georgia’s progress on its EU path, » the EU’s diplomatic service said in a statement. « This law is not in line with EU core norms and values, » it said. « The proposed legislation would limit the capacity of civil society… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Editorial Code of Conduct
_This Editorial Code of Conduct is designed as a road map to clarify the boundaries between ethical and unethical journalism. The Globe and Mail sets a high bar for its editorial staff and regular freelancers. They must not only conduct themselves honourably, but be seen to do so by the public. The guidelines included in the Code apply to all platforms. While all journalists and editorial managers are responsible, it is ultimately the Editor-in-Chief or his or her delegate who rules on the guidelines. The Globe and Mail’s long- standing… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| European far right conference resumes a day after …
BRUSSELS (AP) — An international conference of far-right politicians and supporters resumed in Brussels on Wednesday after the organizers launched a legal challenge against the authorities in the Belgian capital who feared the event could pose a threat to public order. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was due to speak at the National Conservative conference, a gathering of stridently nationalist and fundamentalist Christians, a day after Nigel Farage, the man credited with taking Britain out of the European Union, addressed the crowd. French far-right figurehead Eric Zemmour had been scheduled… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| FIRST READING: As child gender transitions scandalize the U.K., Canada doubles down
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # FIRST READING: As child gender transitions scandalize the U.K., Canada doubles down No mainstream Canadian health body has even hinted that puberty blockers for children might be ill-advised Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 15, 2024 • Last updated 29 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured soon after saying that Alberta’s efforts to… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegsun.com, |
| FIRST READING: The worst federal budget since 1982?
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment 2. News # FIRST READING: The worst federal budget since 1982? That was the budget which became infamous for prescribing higher spending and tighter controls when the exact opposite was needed Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 17, 2024 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Fake elector prosecutions gain ground in states Trump lost
Open this photo in gallery: Former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves a Manhattan courtroom after the second day of his criminal trial in New York on April 16.Mary Altaffer/The Associated Press The chair of the Nevada Republican Party has been indicted. So has the former chair of the Georgia GOP. In Michigan, a former co-chair of the state party is facing charges. As former President Donald Trump goes on trial in the New York criminal case, other investigations and prosecutions in five crucial swing states… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Fencing prevents 4/20 celebration at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach
Thousands of people were expected to turn up at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach for the annual 4/20 protest and celebration. However, the event never came to fruition as the entire Sunset Beach area was surrounded by fencing. Story continues below advertisement The event is not sanctioned by the Vancouver Park Board, which closed the nearby Aquatic Centre, Sunset Beach washrooms and parking lots. The Vancouver Park Board also said it fenced off “certain areas” to prevent damage to the ground. Global News spoke with a man at Sunset Beach, who came… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| For these N.L. authors, self-publishing is a big business that spans the globe
Liz Graham says she likes to set her books in Newfoundland and Labrador and local readers like having recognizable landmarks. (Elizabeth Whitten/CBC) For authors who’ve decided to forgo the traditional publishing route, self- publishing can mean more creative freedom and a potentially larger audience, but it’s still important to connect to readers in-person. Last Sunday the St. John’s Farmers’ Market teemed with book lovers — readers as well as authors and publishers. Liz Graham, who was at the market to promote her books — most of which she published on… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy amid calls for sanctions on Iran
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Angelo Amante and Crispian Balmer CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) -Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies met on the Italian island of Capri on Wednesday for three days of talks overshadowed by expectations of an Israeli retaliation against Iran for missile and drone attacks. The continuing escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran and the wars in Gaza and in Ukraine will dominate the agenda of the ministers from the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada and Japan. Italy, which… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| GWYNNE DYER: A look at India’s election
Extreme nationalism always looks foolish or even deranged to those who have not caught the virus, but in India, it’s now official. In January, India’s Ministry of Defence started setting up 822 ‘selfie points’ at war memorials, railway stations and tourist attractions where people can take photos with a cardboard cutout of their hero, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The timing was no coincidence. The national election begins on Friday and runs until June 4, when the result will be declared. (With almost a billion voters, the country votes one region… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Georgian opposition parties urge mass protests against ‘Russian’ bill
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS TBILISI (Reuters) – Six Georgian opposition parties appealed on Thursday for mass protests against a government bill on « foreign agents » which they say aims to block the South Caucasus country’s path towards the European Union and NATO. The bill, which critics compare to legislation that Russia has used extensively to crack down on dissent, has already prompted three straight nights of demonstrations this week in the capital Tbilisi. Up to 10,000 protesters gathered outside the parliament on Wednesday evening before marching on the prime… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Google employees storm U.S. offices to protest billion-dollar Israel contract
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Google employees storm U.S. offices to protest billion-dollar Israel contract Published Apr 17, 2024 • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pro-Palestinian protesters holding up colourful signs at Google office. Photo by No Tech For Apartheid /X ## Article content Google employees, some wearing headscarves, forced their way into multiple offices around the United States to protest the company’s ties to the Israeli government. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| Has Salman Rushdie changed after his stabbing? Well, he feels about 25, the author tells AP
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Entertainment # Has Salman Rushdie changed after his stabbing? Well, he feels about 25, the author tells AP Author of the article: The Associated Press Hillel Italie Published Apr 19, 2024 • 7 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two years after the knife attack that nearly killed him, Salman Rushdie appears both changed and very much the same. Interviewed this week at the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| How the BC Conservatives Fell. And Are Rising Again
Over 70 years ago, W.A.C. Bennett changed B.C. politics by quitting the British Columbia Conservative party in 1951 and taking over a fringe populist group called the Social Credit League, a centre-right party later known as the Social Credit party. The Socreds under Bennett ran the province for 20 years. ##### Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners At the Museum of Vancouver, ‘True Tribal’ explores the visual language of mark making from around the world. At this year’s DOXA, catch a new wave of Indigenous-led docs. A… Apparaît sur: thetyee.ca, |
| Howard Levitt: At times like these, Jewish community needs a little help from its friends
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Work # Howard Levitt: At times like these, Jewish community needs a little help from its friends Opinion: Moderate Muslims could do more to denounce antisemitism Published Apr 19, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The symbols of the three monotheistic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam, on the front of an Arab-Jewish centre in the northern port city of Haifa in Israel, in 2016. Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images ##… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, leaderpost.com, |
| Hugh Grant says he got ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid
LONDON (AP) — Hugh Grant received “an enormous sum of money” to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was announced in court. Grant, who along with Prince Harry had sued News Group Newspapers, said he settled reluctantly because he could have been stuck with a huge legal bill even if he prevailed at trial. Under civil court rules, he would have had to pay legal… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, windsorstar.com, calgarysun.com, winnipegsun.com, ottawasun.com, edmontonsun.com, ottawasun.com, torontosun.com, theprovince.com, ctvnews.ca, cp24.com, |
| Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter, and is speaking to the Elon Musk- owned social media platform directly about brand safety issues. It was not immediately clear why the auto giant had paused the advertisements on the site, and Reuters has sought a comment. Meanwhile, X did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment. Last November, the White House condemned Musk’s endorsement of what it called a « hideous » antisemitic… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are increasingly wielding strong-arm tactics to subdue political opponents and critics of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party ahead of the nationwide elections that begin this week. A decade into power, and on the cusp of securing five more years, the Modi government is reversing India’s decadeslong commitment to multiparty democracy and secularism. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has brought corruption charges against many officials from its main rival, the Congress Party, but few convictions. Dozens of politicians from other… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| In chance for Trump, youth at rally see him as answer to economic woes
By Nathan Layne and Tim Reid GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Thin with a boyish face and earrings in both ears, 23-year-old Isayah Turner does not look like a stereotypical Trump supporter, who tend to be middle aged or older. Nevertheless, Turner drove two hours from his home outside Milwaukee on a recent Tuesday to see Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, one of a contingent of young voters there that some opinion polls suggest could be a growing and important demographic for Trump…. Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| In the face of online misinformation, these teens are learning how to sort fact from fiction
Sameer Ferdousi, 16, is enthralled by journalism. A former middle school « news anchor » who reported on events at daily assemblies, Ferdousi is currently on staff at his high school newspaper. He’s also active on social media, like the vast majority of teens, but he’s worried about the misinformation he sees on his feed. « Anyone can make a post and spread it to millions of people, » said the Mississauga, Ont., student. « I’ve seen a lot more fake news. That kind of sparked my interest for chasing the truth. » Ferdousi’s passion for… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| In the news today: It’s Budget day in Ottawa and March inflation numbers are due out
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… **Freeland to present federal budget today** Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled Canadians worried about the cost… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, winnipegfreepress.com, nationalpost.com, |
| Israel says it will respond to Iran attack as world leaders urge restraint
Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says « all sides must show restraint » to avoid a rising spiral of violence in the Middle East. French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to « convince Israel that we must not respond by escalating. » The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel,… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Jamie Sarkonak: Governor General’s online harm symposium was unbefitting of her office
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Jamie Sarkonak: Governor General’s online harm symposium was unbefitting of her office Mary Simon shouldn’t wade into the politics of internet comments as Liberals move to regulate them Published Apr 16, 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. Governor General Mary Simon is shown at Rideau Hall, her official residence, in Ottawa, Ontario, on Friday, February 25, 2022. Photo by Fred Chartrand/THE… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Jessica Scott-Reid: Canadian caviar is cruel and costly
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Op-Ed # Jessica Scott-Reid: Canadian caviar is cruel and costly Opinion: New investigation in B.C. alleges disturbing practices in « sustainable » caviar industry. Published Apr 15, 2024 • Last updated 51 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Animal Justice is calling for a ban on caviar production in Canada, writes Jessica Scott-Reid. Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI /AFP/Getty Images ## Article content Caviar is synonymous with culinary luxury. For… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, |
| Jewish students are being forced to weigh a new factor when choosing universities
Open this photo in gallery: Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City on April 18.Caitlin Ochs/Reuters This time of year, Grade 12 students are making big decisions about what comes next. Parents’ Facebook feeds feature proud announcements about where their child will attend university in the fall. It’s lovely. But for Jewish parents, a new factor has entered into the mix: Where can we send our kids that will be safe? Universities have… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Joel Kotkin: Aggressive Canadian progressivism is descending the country into crazy
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Joel Kotkin: Aggressive Canadian progressivism is descending the country into crazy Justin Trudeau’s expansion of state power over media and technology has troubling similarities to Russia, China and Iran Published Apr 18, 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. Broadcast lighting casts the shadow of a news photographer on the wall of the tent as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during his… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ordered the media on Thursday not to report on where potential jurors have worked and to be careful about revealing information about those who will sit in judgment of the former president. Judge Juan Merchan acted after one juror was dismissed when she expressed concerns about participating in the trial after details about her became publicly known. The names of the jurors are supposed to be a secret, but the dismissed juror told Merchan she had friends, colleagues… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Judge orders Alberta government to produce massive trove of coal documents
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2024 1:41 pm **1 min read** Descrease article font size Increase article font size A judge is ordering the Alberta government to produce a massive trove of documents concerning its efforts to encourage coal mining in the province’s Rocky Mountains. The ruling comes in response to an attempt by the United Conservative government to block the release of the documents to a group of southern Alberta ranchers. In his decision, the judge sharply criticizes the government’s secrecy, saying its approach makes the… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, winnipegfreepress.com, timescolonist.com, edmontonsun.com, ctvnews.ca, calgarysun.com, |
| Judge orders Alberta to hand over documents related to coal policy
Open this photo in gallery: Laura Laing is one of the southern Alberta ranchers who is against the coal mining policy.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail The Alberta government has been ordered by a court to hand over a swath of records pertaining to its 2019 decision to quietly nix a policy governing where coal mines can be built in the province. The case stems back to 2020, when a group of Southern Alberta ranchers requested records around the United Conservative government’s decision to rescind the province’s 1976 Coal Policy without… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Judge warns Trump he could be jailed if he disrupts proceedings as criminal trial begins
Open this photo in gallery: Former U.S. president Donald Trump arrives on April 15 for the first day of his trial in New York for allegedly covering up hush-money payments linked to extramarital affairs.JEFFERSON SIEGEL/Getty Images Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial has opened in a Manhattan courtroom with a warning from the judge that the former president could be jailed if he disrupts the proceedings. The criminal prosecution, the first ever of a former United States president, began Monday with a series of motions, followed by the start of what… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Jurors hear closing arguments in Coutts blockade trial for 3 men charged with mischief
A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade told jurors Tuesday they don’t have to determine the accused were protest kingpins to find them guilty. Lawyers for the defence, though, argue their clients were moderates who played a small role. In closing arguments, prosecutor Steven Johnston said if jurors are satisfied the three were demonstrably supporting the blockade, they should be convicted of mischief over $5,000. « The right to protest does not let you lay siege to property for two… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Jurors hear closing arguments in trial for three men charged in Coutts blockade
A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., told jurors Tuesday they don’t have to determine the accused were kingpins of the protest in order find them guilty. Steven Johnston said if jurors are satisfied the three were demonstrably supporting the blockade, they should be convicted of mischief over $5,000. “The right to protest does not let you lay siege to property for two weeks. It was not their highway to close,” Johnston said. “One act, one statement of… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, calgarysun.com, globalnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, |
| Kingpins or go-betweens? Jurors hear closing arguments in Coutts blockade trial
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade told jurors Tuesday they don’t have to determine the accused were protest kingpins to find them guilty. LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade told jurors Tuesday they don’t have to determine the accused were protest kingpins to find them guilty. Lawyers for the defence, though, argue their clients were moderates who played a small… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Kristin Raworth: The progressive bullies came for me
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Kristin Raworth: The progressive bullies came for me Harassment is apparently fine, as long as those with the wrong politics are the target Published Apr 18, 2024 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Progressives who supposedly oppose online harassment engage in it freely against their political opponents. PHOTO BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ## Article content Recently, Governor General Mary Simon came under… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| LETTER: Reporters must be allowed to share what’s happening in Gaza
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS It is incumbent on us, as citizens of the world, to stay as informed and engaged as we can. Many wars, disasters and other calamities go unreported because there is no-one there able to tell us what is going on. There are other wars, disasters and calamities that we do not know about because those that know are prevented from telling us. It has taken numerous courageous reporters to tell us about the war in Ukraine, the death and imprisonment of protesters in Russia… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| LIVE: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate
by: The Hill Posted: Apr 17, 2024 / 11:54 AM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2024 / 01:01 PM EDT Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour on Wednesday morning testified before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations about safety issues with Boeing 737 jets. Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, told The New York Times that sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage were not connected properly and could break during flight after being worn down over time. His lawyer said he was sidelined, excluded and threatened after he raised concerns that “Boeing had… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Lawrence Krauss: Universities must be freed from the grasp of ‘safe space’ bureaucrats
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Lawrence Krauss: Universities must be freed from the grasp of ‘safe space’ bureaucrats It’s unrealistic — and inappropriate — for higher education to enforce utopian ideals of behaviour Published Apr 15, 2024 • Last updated 52 minutes ago • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A demonstrator against Harvard University’s admission process holds a sign that reads « Do Not Discriminate By Color Say No To Harvard » during a protest… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China- based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill could be law as soon as next week if Congress moves quickly. The TikTok legislation, which passed the House in March and has widespread support in both chambers, was included in the House foreign policy package after negotiations with the Senate over how… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Letters: NATO opponent fails to understand history that created NATO
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Letters # Letters: NATO opponent fails to understand history that created NATO « Without U.S intervention, we would lose our independence under the jackboot of a totalitarian regime, » writes John Martin. Published Apr 16, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A Russia tank destroyed by Ukrainian forces in 2022. Without NATO, we are all susceptible to aggression from Russia and others, writes John Martin. Photo… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, |
| Manager dismisses Rory/LIV report as ‘fake news’
Rory McIlroy’s agent has pumped the brakes on any imminent move to LIV Golf by the Northern Irish superstar. In an email to the _Irish Independent_, McIlroy’s manager Sean O’Flaherty dismissed a report that broke late Sunday of McIlroy’s defection being close as « fake news. » “Fake news. Zero truth,” O’Flaherty said. On Sunday, London outlet _City A.M._ reported that two separate sources revealed that a deal between McIlroy the Saudi-backed startup league was close and in the range of $850 million along with two per-cent equity. The report came just… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, |
| Manitoba NDP accused of threatening people protesting provincial nominee program changes
The Opposition Progressive Conservatives say people protesting immigration delays have been threatened by Manitoba’s labour and immigration minister, in an attempt to keep them silent. The Tories presented a heavily redacted letter during question period at the legislature Thursday that contained the allegation. It claimed Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino threatened to intentionally delay specific draws through the provincial nominee program draws if individuals continued to hold protests. Some of those protests have occupied the front steps of the legislature. Information redacted in the letter included the name of the person… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Meghan Markle slammed as ‘controlling’ after pulling woman away from Prince Harry
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Celebrity # Meghan Markle slammed as ‘controlling’ after pulling woman away from Prince Harry Published Apr 15, 2024 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prince Harry, right, and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, arrive for the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Fla. Photo by Rebecca Blackwell /AP Photo _Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products… Apparaît sur: windsorstar.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, torontosun.com, theprovince.com, |
| Meta’s newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls « the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use. » But as Zuckerberg’s crew of amped-up Meta AI agents started venturing into social media this week to engage with real people, their bizarre exchanges exposed the ongoing limitations of even the best generative AI technology. One joined a Facebook moms’ group to talk about its gifted child. Another tried to give away nonexistent items to confused members of a… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, cp24.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Middle East, Ukraine wars cast shadow over G7 foreign ministers meeting
Open this photo in gallery: Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani waits for ministers before the G7 foreign affairs ministers meeting at the Certosa di San Giacomo on the small island of Capri on April 17.TIZIANA FABI/Getty Images Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies met on the Italian island of Capri on Wednesday for three days of talks overshadowed by expectations of an Israeli retaliation against Iran for missile and drone attacks. The continuing escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran and the wars in Gaza… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Minister, universities concerned by Alberta’s proposed restrictions on federal funding
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Calgary # Minister, universities concerned by Alberta’s proposed restrictions on federal funding Published Apr 19, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley speaks out against Bill 18 during a press conference in Edmonton Monday April 15, 2024. Photo by David Bloom /David Bloom/Postmedia ## Article content The federal government highlighted a swath of research funding from its 2024 budget for Canada’s post-secondary institutions on… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, edmontonsun.com, calgaryherald.com, edmontonjournal.com, |
| Modi’s Hindu-first approach makes him a ‘god’ to some Indian voters — and a danger to others
As Narendra Modi travelled along a main street in India’s southern Karnataka state, standing in a flower-laden pickup truck adorned with more than 10 photos of himself, the cheers grew louder and more ecstatic. Hundreds of the prime minister’s supporters spent hours waiting for a glimpse of the politician, who was in Mangaluru briefly on Sunday for an election event called a « roadshow, » which lasted slightly more than an hour. It was one of the many pit stops Modi made as he criss-crossed the vast country in the week before… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi’s decade in power
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi’s decade in power Author of the article: The Associated Press Krutika Pathi And Sheikh Saaliq Published Apr 18, 2024 • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Hindu nationalism, once a fringe ideology in India, is now mainstream. Nobody has done more to advance this cause than… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Opinion: UCP’s Bill 18 politicizes post-secondary research in Alberta
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # Opinion: UCP’s Bill 18 politicizes post-secondary research in Alberta Published Apr 15, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Alberta Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney, file photo. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia ## Article content I write as president of the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA), which represents more than 4,000 members, to respond to Bill 18 — the Provincial Priorities Act, 2024. Over… Apparaît sur: edmontonjournal.com, |
| Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York’s Columbia campus
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus of Columbia University after its president authorized New York police to clear an encampment set up by students demonstrating against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Columbia University President Nemat Minouche Shafik, who a day earlier came under fire from Republicans at a House of Representatives committee hearing on antisemitism on campus, said she had authorized police to clear an encampment of dozens of tents set up by protesters… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia, including congresswoman’s daughter
New York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on Thursday and arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including the daughter of a prominent Minnesota congresswoman. Several students involved in the protest said they also were suspended from Columbia and Barnard College, including Isra Hirsi, who is the daughter of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. Omar had questioned Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, at a hearing Wednesday in Congress about the school’s targeting of pro-Palestinian protesters. Police said 108 people, including Hirsi, were charged with trespassing at the private Ivy… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Police end tree-sit protest near Trans-Canada Highway; banner removed
Two protesters made their way about 15 metres up a Douglas fir near Thetis Lake, unfurling a banner saying “Walbran Forever” Police moved in to end an anti-logging protest near the Trans-Canada Highway Thursday afternoon, saying two men sitting on a platform high up in a tree were affecting highway traffic. The two activists had unfurled an 18-metre long banner saying “Walbran Forever” near Thetis Lake, and said they were raising awareness about what they call “an imminent threat” of clearcut logging in the Walbran area, northwest of Port Renfrew…. Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Politics Briefing: RCMP searched home of ArriveCan contractor
Hello, The RCMP conducted a search warrant on the Ottawa-area home of one of the central figures in the ArriveCan scandal Tuesday, one day before he was to appear before the House of Commons today for a rare admonishment from the Speaker. The home in Woodlawn, Ont., belongs to Kristian Firth, managing partner of two-person IT staffing company GCStrategies. The company received more funding than any other contractor to work on ArriveCan, the mobile app for cross-border travellers that the government launched early in the pandemic. The app ballooned in… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Portugal’s far-right Chega vows legal action over 10-year Facebook curbs
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Patricia Vicente Rua LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s far-right party Chega will take legal action against Meta Platforms’ decision to restrict the party’s Facebook account for 10 years, a party spokesperson said on Tuesday. The anti-immigration, populist Chega is the third-largest political party in Portugal, having quadrupled its parliamentary representation to 50 lawmakers in last month’s snap election that underscored a pivot towards far-right populism in Europe. The party said it had been informed by Meta that its account had been restricted for 3,649… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| President of TED conference acknowledges inviting Bill Ackman to forum came with risks
The president of the TED conference acknowledged this week that inviting billionaire investor Bill Ackman to address the annual forum came with some risks. The Technology, Entertainment and Design conference has spent 10 years holding events in Vancouver highlighting entrepreneurs and innovators who usually deliver upbeat performances. But this week, it presented a controversial investor whose position as founder and chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management has earned him millions. His vocal advocacy of Israel, however, and his role in the ouster of Harvard’s first Black president has… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Profs call Ford government bill ‘political interference’ on campus
Some Ontario academics are waging a campaign against new legislation from Premier Doug Ford’s government they say would pave the way for political interference on campus. Bill 166, called the _Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act_, would give the minister of colleges and universities sweeping powers over campus anti-racism and mental health policies. While the government says the intent of the legislation is to ensure safety and support for post-secondary students, a growing group of professors says the bill undermines the independence of Ontario’s universities. « Bill 166 fundamentally changes the… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Proposed federal Online Harms Bill important to keep youth safe online
Save Students post online AI-altered nude photos of their peers. Snapchat’s friend-ranking feature draws criticism from parents and mental health experts. Instagram to blur nudity in messages in bid to protect teens. This is just a small sampling of news headlines that surfaced in the wake of a recent bold move by a handful of Ontario’s largest school boards to try and hold tech behemoths responsible for their inventions. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in The public school boards in Toronto, Peel, Simcoe County, Ottawa, and the… Apparaît sur: therecord.com, |
| Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Music # Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest Author of the article: Associated Press Jan M. Olsen Published Apr 17, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The winner of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, Emmelie de Forest of Denmark, holds the winners trophy as she poses for photographers following the final of the Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden, Saturday, May… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, calgarysun.com, winnipegsun.com, ottawasun.com, edmontonsun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| Rabbi tells Columbia students to leave campus due …
(NewsNation) — NewsNation has confirmed that a rabbi at Columbia University and Barnard College internally warned students Sunday to leave the campus because of “extreme antisemitism.” Rabbi Elie Buechler sent a WhatsApp message to students before Passover on Monday that the protests that had unfolded since Wednesday “have made it clear that Columbia University’s Public Safety and the NYPD cannot guarantee Jewish students’ safety in the face of extreme antisemitism and anarchy,” the New York Post reported. “It deeply pains me to say that I would strongly recommend you return… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| Rory: ‘I will play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career’
Rory McIlroy has emphatically denied a report that a move to LIV Golf is imminent with the Northern Irish superstar pledging his future to the PGA Tour. « I will play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career, » McIroy told Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis. McIlroy’s interview with Lewis came hours after his manager, Sean O’Flaherty, dismissed a report that broke late Sunday of McIlroy’s defection being close as « fake news. » “Fake news. Zero truth,” O’Flaherty said in an email to the _Irish Independent_. On Sunday, London outlet _City A.M._… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, |
| Salman Rushdie details the 27 seconds of the knife attack that nearly ended his life
The Current30:14Salman Rushdie on the 27 seconds that nearly ended his life Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie credits a series of « man-made miracles » for surviving the terrible wounds he suffered in a knife attack over a year and a half ago. « There was a slash right the way across my neck here, but it didn’t seem to cut the artery … there’s three stab wounds down the centre of my torso, but they missed the heart, » said Rushdie. « That’s what we call good luck. » Rushdie was stabbed in the face, neck,… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife’ is unflinching about his brutal stabbing and uncanny in its vital spirit
NEW YORK (AP) — In Salman Rushdie’s first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might be his last. “At a quarter to eleven on August 12, 2022, on a sunny Friday morning in upstate New York, I was attacked and almost killed by a young man with a knife just after I came out on stage at the amphitheater in Chautauqua to talk about the importance of keeping writers safe from… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife’ is unflinching about his …
NEW YORK (AP) — In Salman Rushdie’s first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might be his last. “At a quarter to eleven on August 12, 2022, on a sunny Friday morning in upstate New York, I was attacked and almost killed by a young man with a knife just after I came out on stage at the amphitheater in Chautauqua to talk about the importance of keeping writers safe from… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| She spilled Facebook’s secrets — and has a warning for others who want to sound an alarm
Save Journalists love leakers. There’s no hiding our bias — we want whistleblowers to share their secrets. But the story isn’t always as simple as the media make it sound. There’s a difference between blowing the whistle in the public interest versus leaking unvetted information for other motives. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in But done the right way, for the right reasons, whistleblowers can undo wrongdoing around the world. Which is why speaking out — and divulging documents — can make a vital difference. ARTICLE CONTINUES… Apparaît sur: therecord.com, thestar.com, thespec.com, |
| Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15 and hand power to his deputy
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state’s president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to succeed him, his office said in a brief statement. Wong, who has the unanimous support of lawmakers in the long-ruling People’s Action Party, will be sworn in at the national palace later the same day, it… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| Supreme Court rejects appeal from Black Lives Matter activist over Louisiana protest lawsuit
## Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a lawsuit to go forward against a Black Lives Matter activist who led a protest in Louisiana in which a police officer was injured. Civil rights groups and free speech advocates have warned that the suit threatens the right to protest. The justices rejected an appeal from DeRay Mckesson in a case that stems from a 2016 protest over the police killing of a Black man in Baton Rouge. Article content At an earlier stage of the case,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, saltwire.com, |
| TODAY: Live Q&A on Calgary’s proposed citywide rezoning.
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Politics 2. Local News # Questions about Calgary’s proposed citywide rezoning? Ask away Live event starting at 11:30 a.m.: Share your questions with city hall reporter Scott Strasser. Published Apr 17, 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. The Calgary skyline is seen from Erlton St. S.W. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Brent Calver/Postmedia ## Article content The City of Calgary’s plan for blanket residential… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, |
| The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don’t expect the app to go away soon
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a priority for President Joe Biden with broad congressional support for Ukraine and Israel, fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled in the Senate. A standalone bill with a six-month selling… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, winnipegfreepress.com, globalnews.ca, cp24.com, |
| The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a priority for President Joe Biden with broad congressional support for Ukraine and Israel, fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled in the Senate. A standalone bill with a six-month selling… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, globalnews.ca, |
| The Latest | World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian drone and missile attack
World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron told the BBC on Monday the U.K. does not support a retaliatory strike, while French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to “convince Israel that we must not respond by escalating.” Already a Subscriber? Sign in The Iranian attack on Saturday, less than two weeks after a suspected Israeli strike in Syria that killed two Iranian generals in an Iranian consular building,… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, ctvnews.ca, thestar.com, |
| The world’s largest democracy is also one of its greatest subverters of freedom
_Robert Rotberg is the founding director of the Harvard Kennedy School’s program on intrastate conflict, a former senior fellow at CIGI and president emeritus of the World Peace Foundation._ India is by far the globe’s most populous democracy. But, like so many other electoral near-autocracies, the country has also been steadily attacking its own democratic underpinnings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has limited the democratic rights of India’s 205 million Muslim citizens (15 per cent of the country’s total population), refused to grant citizenship to Muslim refugees, and crippled the… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Three men found guilty of mischief for roles in Coutts border blockade
Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. Jurors deliberated for three hours Tuesday night before finding Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard (George) Janzen guilty of one count each of mischief over $5,000. Gasps of surprise were heard in a courtroom packed with supporters of the trio when the verdict was announced. The three were on trial in Court of King’s Bench for their roles in a blockade that… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, cbc.ca, ctvnews.ca, |
| Three men involved in 2022 Coutts border blockade found guilty of mischief by jury
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Three men involved in 2022 Coutts border blockade found guilty of mischief by jury The three were charged for their roles in a blockade that tied up cross-border traffic between Canada and the U.S. at Coutts for two weeks in protest of COVID-19 mandates Author of the article: The Canadian Press Bill Graveland Published Apr 16, 2024 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, edmontonsun.com, edmontonjournal.com, |
| TikTok raises free speech concerns on bill passed by US House that may ban app
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – TikTok on Sunday raised free speech concerns about a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would ban the popular social media app in the U.S. if its Chinese owner ByteDance did not sell its stake within a year. The House passed the legislation on Saturday by a margin of 360 to 58. It now moves to the Senate where it could be taken up for a vote in the coming days. President Joe Biden has… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would ‘trample’ free speech
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -TikTok on Sunday repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would ban the popular social media app in the U.S. if Chinese owner ByteDance did not sell its stake within a year. The House passed the legislation on Saturday by a margin of 360 to 58. It now moves to the Senate where it could be taken up for a vote in the coming days. President Joe Biden has previously said he… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Tories accuse immigration minister of threatening desperate protesters with process delays
The Progressive Conservatives called on Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino to resign Thursday, accusing her of threatening protesters desperate to stay in Canada. “We have heard credible and troubling fears from the international community, who have requested that we protect their identity to save them from retribution,” said interim Tory leader Wayne Ewasko, who led the party’s assault during question period. PC immigration critic Jodie Byram (Agassiz) tabled a heavily redacted letter she received Wednesday accusing Marcelino of suspending some Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program draws for both skilled workers… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Trustees quash latest effort to change Kingsville school name
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Trustees quash latest effort to change Kingsville school name Published Apr 18, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. What’s in a name? The new school under construction in Kingsville is shown on March 1, 2024. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star ## Article content A last-ditch effort to revive the debate around the naming of a new school in Kingsville was abruptly shut down during… Apparaît sur: windsorstar.com, |
| Tunisian court imprisons journalist for insulting public official, his lawyer says
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS TUNIS (Reuters) – A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced the prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, to six months in prison on charges of insulting a public official, his lawyer told Reuters. « It is a black day for the judiciary and freedom of the press. It is a message to the press: Be silent or your place is in prison, » Jamal Eddine Boughalab, who is the brother of Mohamed, said. Boughalab was detained last month, which the journalists union… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| U.S. committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk’s X, shedding light on account suspensions
A U.S. congressional committee released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X, offering a glimpse into decisions that have spurred complaints of alleged censorship from the company and its billionaire owner Elon Musk. The Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee late Wednesday published a staff report disclosing dozens of decisions by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordering X to suspend or remove around 150 user profiles from its platform in recent years. The 541-page report is the product of committee subpoenas directed at X…. Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, winnipegfreepress.com, financialpost.com, |
| US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An effort to force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S. was gaining steam in Congress on Thursday, with the House of Representatives setting a vote for Saturday and a key Senate Democrat voicing support for the move. The Republican-controlled House included the measure in a sweeping $95 billion legislative package that would provide aid to allies including Ukraine and Israel, a major step forward in a months-long… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| US, Italy agree to work together to counter spread of misinformation
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Angelo Amante CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) – The United States and Italy agreed on Wednesday to coordinate efforts to counter the spread of misinformation and fake news articles by foreign governments. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani agreed on the new pact during a meeting on the sidelines of a three-day meeting of Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers on the island of Capri. The U.S. last year released an intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student’s speech
LOS ANGELES – The University of Southern California further shook up its commencement plans Friday, announcing the cancelation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the controversial choice to disallow the student valedictorian from speaking. The private university in Los Angeles on Monday said it was canceling valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech at the May 10 ceremony because of safety concerns. Tabassum, who is Muslim, has expressed support for Palestinians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and university officials said the response to her selection as… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California further shook up its commencement plans Friday, announcing the cancelation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the controversial choice to disallow the student valedictorian from speaking. The private university in Los Angeles on Monday said it was canceling valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech at the May 10 ceremony because of safety concerns. Tabassum, who is Muslim, has expressed support for Palestinians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and university officials said the response to her selection… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| USC valedictorian’s speech torpedoed after she called for ‘abolition’ of Israel
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # USC valedictorian’s speech torpedoed after she called for ‘abolition’ of Israel The school cited security concerns as the reason Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 16, 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. USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum. FACEBOOK ## Article content University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum seems to want to earn a PhD… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts
## Article content ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Strikes called by Greece’s largest labor union halted ferries, disrupted public transport services and left some state-run hospitals running on emergency staffing levels in Athens and elsewhere Wednesday. The General Confederation of Greek Labor, GSEE, led the strikes to press for a return of collective bargaining rights axed more than a decade ago during a severe financial crisis. Article content Several thousand protesters, chanting “our rights are not utopia,” attended a demonstration in central Athens which ended peacefully. Public park workers also joined… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, |
| University of Southern California cancels Muslim valedictorian’s speech, citing security concerns
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – The University of Southern California canceled a graduation speech by its valedictorian, a Muslim student, saying it could spark violence or disruption due to the « intensity of feelings » around ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The school’s provost, Andrew Guzman, said in a statement on Monday that the decision to cancel the traditional graduation event had « nothing to do with freedom of speech » and was simply aimed at optimizing campus safety and security. Guzman’s statement did not specify what about the speech… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Advice from afar on preventing N.S. teachers strike
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS I’m a teacher in Australia. I retired in Nova Scotia and have been working Down Under for almost a year. My teacher colleagues back home in Canada may be about to go on strike (Nova Scotia teachers vote 98 per cent in favour of strike mandate, April 11). Here’s how to prevent it: **1.** Give them a decent inflationary appropriate cost of living raise. **2.** Give them sufficient prep and marking time. **3.** Set up a whistleblower system with no fear of repercussions to… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Western Canada: Three men found guilty of mischief in 2022 Alberta highway blockade
Hi everyone. Mark Iype in Edmonton today. The trio of men accused of being the ringleaders of the 2022 Coutts, Alta. border blockade over government-imposed pandemic restrictions remained defiant after being found guilty of mischief over $5,000 on Tuesday evening. The Court of King’s Bench trial of Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and George Janzen, came to a conclusion after the jury delivered its verdict to a quiet and stunned courtroom of supporters just after 8:30 p.m. The six men and six women deliberated for a little more than… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| What was the Kona Blue program, and does it mean …
(NewsNation) — Declassified documents released by the Pentagon office charged with investigating UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, reveal the existence of a program to reverse engineer alien technology. But it never got off the ground because there was no such technology to be found. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which is the department within the Pentagon tasked with investigating UAP reports, released the documents following a detailed report that indicated the government had found no evidence of alien life or alien technology despite whistleblower claims of a secret UFO retrieval… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| When does office romance become cause for dismissal?
The legal fallout from dating at work is back in the headlines after the Royal Bank of Canada dismissed its chief financial officer for alleged misconduct. The Bank stated an internal investigation uncovered evidence showing that Nadine Ahn violated its code of conduct by engaging in an undisclosed personal relationship with a fellow employee that allegedly resulted in preferential treatment, including promotions and salary increases. This incident reflects the potential conflict of interest that can arise when staff and their subordinates enter into personal relationships and, more broadly, whether companies… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, timescolonist.com, |
| Whistleblowers outline allegations of nepotism and retaliation within Albuquerque’s police academy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Several members of the Albuquerque police academy’s training staff who were dismissed from their duties last summer filed a lawsuit Wednesday outlining allegations of nepotism and retaliation by leadership within the force. The whistleblower complaint centers on a requirement that male cadets shave their heads with a razor daily. One cadet — the son of a police commander — was found to have violated the policy and wasn’t initially truthful with training staff when asked whether he was following through with the practice. The cadet was… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Why blanket rezoning has become Calgary’s biggest housing controversy
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Calgary # Why blanket rezoning has become Calgary’s biggest housing controversy Since council approved the housing strategy in September, the blanket rezoning proposal has drawn a line in the sand regarding public opinion across the city. Published Apr 18, 2024 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Starting Monday, Calgary city council will hear from residents at public hearings about proposed blanket rezoning. Pictured… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, |
| With the slimmed-down senior ranks of the Royal Family, could junior members step up?
_Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online?Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox._ * * * When cancer pulled King Charles away from the most public side of his role, an immediate question arose: Who might stand in for him as he undergoes treatment? But long before his diagnosis was _made public_ in early February, there was a widespread belief he was eyeing a slimmed-down monarchy with fewer senior royals carrying out duties. His illness, and that of… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| York University faculty group recommends defining support of Israel as ‘racism’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # York University faculty group recommends defining support of Israel as ‘racism’ The document concludes that the university’s pledge to ‘fight racial inequity’ can’t be done unless administrators actively seek to isolate and destroy the Zionist ‘settler colonial project’ Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 17, 2024 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The document… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, vancouversun.com, |
| YouTube deletes account of Hamilton man who livestreamed transphobic assault on city bus
YouTube has deleted the account of a Hamilton man who livestreamed his transphobic tirade and assault of a passenger on a city bus in 2022. The Google-owned video-sharing platform deleted Chris Pretula’s account last week — days after CBC Hamilton asked the company questions about his channel and the platform’s policies on hate content. Pretula’s channel was deleted for violating company policies, a YouTube spokesperson said in an email. The company also said when a channel is terminated, it is against the platform’s terms of service to open or use… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| “University should be a place where we think out loud together”: A Q&A with U of T’s new adviser on civil discourse, Randy Boyagoda
“University should be a place where we think out loud together”: A Q&A with U of T’s new adviser on civil discourse, Randy Boyagoda The educator discusses Jordan Peterson’s legacy, the limits of protest and how he plans to get his colleagues talking again _University campuses have become rancorous places. Class debates regularly devolve into screaming matches, guest speakers get hounded off lecterns, and seemingly everyone, from undergrads to esteemed professors, holds at least one viewpoint they’re reticent to express for fear of being yelled at, bullied or ostracized. This… Apparaît sur: torontolife.com, |
| Forces de l’ordre. Transition policière à Surrey : pas besoin de changement au fédéral, selon la C.-B..
Le ministre de la Sécurité publique de la Colombie-Britannique, Mike Farnworth, a déclaré vendredi que la transition de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) vers la police à Surrey ne nécessite pas de changement dans la législation fédérale. Ces commentaires répondent à une lettre du chef de la GRC, le commissaire Mike Duheme, qui affirmait qu’il n’existait aucune base légale permettant au Service de police de Surrey (SPS) de commander des agents de la GRC. La lettre de 4 pages de Mike Duheme à Mike Farnworth soulignait plusieurs points de… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Politique provinciale. Le NPD du Manitoba est accusé d’avoir menacé des manifestants.
La ministre néo-démocrate de l’Immigration du Manitoba est accusée par l’opposition d’avoir menacé des manifestants qui s’opposent aux retards en matière d’immigration. L’allégation a été présentée par le Parti progressiste-conservateur à l’Assemblée législative, jeudi, pendant la période de questions, sous la forme d’une lettre lourdement caviardée. Elle soutient que la ministre de l’Immigration, Malaya Marcelino, aurait menacé de retarder intentionnellement certains tirages dans le cadre du programme de candidats de la province si les manifestations continuaient. Les informations caviardées dans la lettre comprennent le nom de la personne qui l’a… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Procès et poursuites. Trois hommes reconnus coupables de méfait lors du blocage de Coutts.
Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk et Gerhard Janzen, dont le procès a débuté au début du mois devant un jury à Lethbridge, ont été reconnus coupables de méfait en lien avec le blocage de la frontière à Coutts, il y a deux ans, durant les manifestations contre les mesures sanitaires pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Les jurés ont délibéré pendant trois heures avant de déclarer les trois hommes coupables d’un chef d’accusation de méfait de plus de 5000 dollars chacun. La peine maximale pour un méfait public supérieur à… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |