Too much English on Quebec government websites, says French-language commissioner
MONTREAL — Many of Quebec’s largest government agencies continue to operate bilingual websites despite stricter requirements under the province’s language law, said the office of the French-language commissioner.
Two reports published May 27 by the office conclude that the government is failing to achieve the objectives set out in the language reform adopted three years ago.
The language office says websites of seven major provincial agencies generally remain available in both French and English, often through a button allowing users to switch freely between languages. Only one organization
Investigation underway after missing 14-year-old girl found safe after almost two weeks
Toronto police say an investigation is underway after a 14-year-old girl was found after she went missing almost two weeks ago.
Investigators said Esther was located around 1 p.m. on Thursday at a Toronto home, but would not confirm reports that she was found in the house with another individual or if anyone has been taken into custody.
“Our investigation will now turn to whether or not there is any evidence of criminality associated to her prolonged disappearance,” said Supt. Don Belanger. “I
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled legislation in Congress to put the president on a new denomination of legal tender.
Bessent said at the White House that authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but that “we’ve created the bill” because “we have to be prepared.”
The secretary downplayed the idea that the administration is pushing the matter, despite Trump’
Aboriginal title can’t apply to private land, Supreme Court of Canada decides
A Supreme Court of Canada decision upholding that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land gives British Columbia an avenue to win a future appeal in the landmark Cowichan Tribes case, says the province’s attorney general.
The high court refused to hear an appeal on Thursday involving Aboriginal title on private land in the case of a New Brunswick First Nation, and Niki Sharma said that is promising for its appeal in the Cowichan case, which has cast doubt on the primacy of private property rights.
“I think it gives us
Gripens bound for Ukraine could be built in Canada: Saab
OTTAWA — Swedish defence firm Saab says if Ottawa chooses to buy its Gripen E fighter jets, Canada could end up making some of the ones destined for Ukraine’s air force.
Saab says up to 20 of its Gripen jets will be built for Ukraine under a European Union support loan agreement and Sweden will donate 16 older-model Gripens to the war-torn country.
Saab’s deputy CEO Andres Carp tells The Canadian Press that Canada could become a production and export site and could deliver Gripens to Ukraine
Public Health Agency of Canada defends decision to restrict travel from Ebola-affected countries
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says temporarily blocking entry for people coming from Ebola-affected countries is necessary to reduce the risk of importing the disease, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation against travel restrictions.
“The health and safety of Canadians will always be the Government of Canada’s top priority,” a spokesperson said in an email to The Canadian Press.
“While the health risk to Canadians from Ebola disease remains low, we are putting forward a precautionary approach to ensure the safety and security
Hockey legend, 4-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux dies at 60
Nearly 250 YRDSB education worker positions being eliminated: union
The union representing York Region District School Board (YRDSB) education workers say nearly 250 positions are being eliminated for the upcoming school year.
In a statement to CityNews, CUPE 1734 said they were initially told 171 education workers were being laid off.
However, they say they have now been informed that almost 201 education assistant-related positions are being eliminated along with 36 secretarial/administrative positions, six information technology positions and six library technician positions.
“We are still struggling
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.
Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine guitarist announced the festival Wednesday while performing together at Nationals Park in Washington as Springsteen winds down his .
At the concert Wednesday, Springsteen played many of his most political songs, including “American Skin (41 Shots)” about a fatal police shooting and in response to the killings
Weekend need-to-know: DVP, Gardiner closing Sunday for Bike for Brain Health
The Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway will be closing Sunday for the annual Bike for Brain Health this weekend. Keep in mind, there is also a Line 2 weekend closure and service adjustments on the Lakeshore West and Barrie GO lines.
The annual Bike for Brain Health to support Baycrest Foundation. The bike ride kicks off at the Aga Khan Museum and cyclists can choose to ride 30, 60, or 90 kilometres.
The 20th year of the event will start at Aga Khan Museum on Sunday