Quebec tribunal says jail violated rights of Black man left naked in cell for hours
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2023
Quebec’s human rights tribunal has found that provincial jail guards violated the rights of a Black inmate who was left for hours naked and wet in a cell without a mattress. In a Nov. 3 decision, Judge Christian Brunelle ordered the provincial government and several guards at a Quebec City jail to pay Samuel Toussaint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: No Canadians on today’s Rafah crossing list
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Some Canadians still waiting to cross at Rafah After 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members were allowed to cross from Gaza into Egypt yesterday, a published list of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds of Canadians cross at Rafah on Sunday, but none appear on list for today
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – After 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members were allowed to cross from Gaza into Egypt yesterday, a published list of those who will be allowed to cross today doesn’t appear to have any Canadians on it. The General Authority for Crossings and Borders posts a daily list of foreigners cleared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, PRs and family members left Gaza Sunday
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada said 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members have crossed from Gaza into Egypt Sunday. The update came as the Rafah crossing reopened after a two-day closure, allowing foreign nationals to flee the war-torn territory. Dalia Salim, a London, Ont. woman, said her 66-year-old father crossed the border ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, PRs and family members have left Gaza
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members have crossed from Gaza into Egypt today. The update comes as the Rafah crossing reopened after a two-day closure, allowing foreign nationals to flee the war-torn territory. But not everyone with ties to Canada cleared to leave Gaza has crossed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views. Ottawa police have charged Mohammed Assadi with breaking several bail conditions and hope to keep him in jail while Toronto’s hate crime unit investigates. The Crown says Toronto and Ottawa’s police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – Demonstrators gathered in cities across Canada on Sunday to stage rallies related to the Israel-Hamas war. In Toronto, a protest organized by the group Ceasefire Now voiced solidarity with residents of the Gaza Strip starting at 1 p.m. in front of city hall, with similar demonstrations planned in Montreal and other cities. Families ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protesters set to demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – Demonstrators are expected in cities across Canada ahead of rallies related to the Israel-Hamas war. In Toronto, a protest organized by the group Ceasefire Now is set to voice solidarity with residents of the Gaza Strip starting at 1 p.m. in front of city hall, with similar demonstrations planned in Montreal and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Jewish school hit by gunshots for second time in three days, police say
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
Montreal politicians are condemning what seems to be the latest violent event in the city in connection with the war between Israel and Hamas. Mayor Valérie Plante says police are investigating after a Jewish school was hit by gunshots, one of two schools that were also targetted in overnight shootings just three days ago. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian woman confirms father has left Gaza today as Rafah crossing reopens
By The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – A London, Ont. woman says her father was able to leave the Gaza Strip by crossing the border into Egypt today as the Rafah land crossing reopened following a two-day closure. Dalia Salim says her 66-year-old father crossed the border today with her uncle, who is a U.S. citizen. Salim says her father ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cities look to copy Montreal’s ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on November 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights. But despite decades of debate, even traffic safety advocates who favour the ban say there’s a lack of reliable data proving the measure improves safety. Valerie Smith, ... Read More »
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