Legault government denounces Trudeau for ‘false’ comments on English health care

Jean-François Roberge says the prime minister is spreading falsehoods in suggesting anglophones might not be able to get health care in their own language under Quebec’s language laws. “I would have expected better of a prime minister than an attempt to divide people by repeating a false piece of news,” says Jean-François Roberge, seen in … Read more

NJ coach accused of sexually assaulting teen gymnasts on trampoline, painting nudes of young students

A youth gymnastics coach in New Jersey was indicted Monday for allegedly having sex with three teen athletes decades ago — including in his car, at his house, in a locker room and on a trampoline. Authorities charged Sasha C. Raught, 56, of Manchester, with first-degree aggravated sexual assault and three counts of second-degree sexual … Read more

NDP unveils plan to retool a Crown corporation, boost job creation

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck unveiled her plan to boost job creation in the province and retool one of the largest Crown corporations. SASKATOON, Sask. – September 17, 2024 — 0918 news steel – Iron Workers International District Representative Mike Brodziak speaks at a news conference with NDP Leader Carla Beck at Supreme Steel, unveiling … Read more

FIQ health union to present conciliator’s proposal to members

Members will vote on the offer from Oct. 15 to 17, and pressure tactics are suspended until then. Members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec march to the National Assembly to demonstrate in Quebec City, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.Photo by Jacques Boissinot /The Canadian Press The Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du … Read more

Quebec launches $500-million water plan

Nearly a third of the investments, or $161.7 million, will be used to protect drinking water sources and reduce sources of pollution. “It was truly a joint effort that was done” among stakeholders, Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette says.Photo by Graham Hughes /The Canadian Press files QUEBEC — The Quebec government is investing $500 million … Read more

Defense experts warn US military ‘not prepared’ for major global war as Congress feuds over funding

As Congress careens toward yet another fiscal showdown, defense hawks are sounding alarms that the US is facing one of the “most challenging and most dangerous” global environments since World War II. National security experts are warning that the US military is simply not prepared for a major international conflict despite heightened risk that one … Read more

Following purchase on Billionaires’ Row, Canada’s government asks $9.5M for Park Avenue apartment

The 12th-floor unit is in a classic prewar building designed by J.E.R. Carpenter in 1917. Rinze van Brug A Park Avenue residence that has been home to Canada’s consul general and used for official functions is on the market for $9.5 million. “Governments are becoming more strategic in their property portfolio management,” said Douglas Elliman’s … Read more

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