12 h. ago «Je veux effacer la honte que ressentent les femmes qui sont dans une relation toxique»: Nathacha Appanah dénonce les féminicides dans son roman «La nuit au cœur»

Nathacha Appanah aborde brillamment le phénomène des féminicides à partir de l’histoire vraie de trois femmes victimes de violences conjugales.

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22 h. ago Over 600 couples tie the knot in Asuncion, Paraguay’s mass civil wedding

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 600 couples married simultaneously Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay. Thousands said “I do” in unison as part of a government initiative to make civil weddings more accessible across the country. The campaign, called “United by Love and Protected by Law,” aims to legalize relationships in which couples forgo marriage […]

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25 h. ago Flottille pour Gaza: «Nous avons été traités comme des animaux», dénoncent les militants expulsés

Les militants propalestiniens arrivés à Istanbul ont déclaré samedi avoir été victimes de violences et «traités comme des animaux».

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28 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

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32 h. ago Tens of thousands march in Barcelona to protest against Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza

Tens of thousands march in Barcelona as Spain, Italy, and Portugal hold mass protests condemning Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza and calling for stronger EU action.

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47 h. ago MANDEL: Burlington incel terrorist who posed ‘imminent’ threat sentenced to five years

Judge rules the 25-year-old man who normalized violence against women must serve half his remaining term before he can apply for parole

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47 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters, capping a sordid federal case that featured harrowing testimony and ended in a forceful reckoning for one of the most popular figures in hip-hop. Combs, 55, was also […]

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48 h. ago Senators can’t charge taxpayers for spouse language lessons, travel anymore

Senators will now be encouraged to either take the free language courses offered by the House of Commons or take classes in the National Capital Region or their home province.

Economics

49 h. ago Unprovoked stranger attack leaves two Nova Scotia artists with serious injuries

'Without warning or provocation, a stranger brutally attacked them and left them with life-threatening injuries,' family of the victims say

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50 h. ago Violence entre jeunes au hockey: une mère dénonce le laxisme des organisations sportives

Une mère de famille dont l’adolescent a été victime de violence physique lors d'un match de hockey dénonce le laxisme des organisations responsables.

Sport

52 h. ago Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight

Premier Tim Houston says he doesn’t believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Economics

54 h. ago Emera Incorporated Announces the Closing of the Offering of US$750 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Fixed

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that EUSHI Finance, Inc. (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated 6.25% fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “U.S. Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US […]

Economics

65 h. ago «Bobby The Greek»: un contrat de meurtre qui pourrait déclencher une escalade de violence?

L’assassinat d’un ténor du crime organisé dans un café de Laval en plein jour pourrait déclencher une escalade de violence, craignent des policiers.

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2 d. ago John Ivison: How to win a trade war? Appeal to Canadian patience, American self

‘We are confident domestic pressures will create an opportunity to come to an agreement in the interests of both economies that puts us in a better position,’ LeBlanc said

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3 d. ago N.S. introduces bill to protect military members’ right to wear uniforms in public

Nova Scotia has introduced legislation 'to ensure a welcoming environment' for Canadian Armed Forces members to wear their uniforms in provincial buildings.

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3 d. ago Edmonton police arrest 'Project Gaslight' shooter who fled to India

On Sept. 20, Arjun Sahnan was arrested and charged with multiple firearms offences after returning to Canada from India

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3 d. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

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3 d. ago Futur Montréal candidate charged after allegedly beating his partner

Dani Muzungu, 26, who was running in the Snowdon district, faces eight charges, including aggravated assault and uttering death threats.

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3 d. ago Futur Montréal candidate charged with assaulting his partner

Dani Muzungu, 26, who was running in the Snowdon district, faces eight charges, including aggravated assault and uttering death threats.

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3 d. ago North Bay man becomes first Canadian to be convicted and jailed for Holocaust denial

A North Bay man has been sentenced to jail for dozens of social media posts and videos promoting hate and violence against the Jewish community, marking the first-ever conviction in a Canadian court for Holocaust denial, according to Crown prosecutors. Kenneth Paulin, 51, was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years of probation […]

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