Announcements continue in the health network to eliminate a deficit totaling more than $1 billion. According to an internal communication obtained by Radio-Canada, the CISSS de Laval announced to all staff on Wednesday the temporary suspension of job postings. As part of the return to balanced budget and the recruitment freeze decreed by the government, … Read more
At both ends of Canada, the ports of Vancouver and Montreal, among others, are paralyzed. Maritime employers have declared a lockout for staff who unload ships, due to a dispute over the renewal of their collective agreement. No goods can therefore leave or arrive in these hubs, which represents more than three-quarters of maritime trade … Read more
NHL tough guys, often called enforcers, have long been a distinctive aspect of hockey culture, embodying both the physicality and intensity of the sport. Known for their grit and willingness to put down the gloves, these players, who go beyond scoring goals or passing passes, play a special role: they protect the teammates and often … Read more
You are browsing the Radio-Canada website Go to main contentGo to footerNavigation helpStart of main content commentsGo to the Comments section Open in full screen mode Les Cousines convenience store published this photo of the suspects on its Facebook page. Photo: Taken from Facebook Published at 4:51 p.m. EST Listen to the article | 1 … Read more
The virus period has well and truly begun in the Outaouais region. A school in the Hull sector, in Gatineau, has had to deal with several cases of gastroenteritis over the past week. Many sick children per class were reported by parents of the Côte-du-Nord school in the Mont-Bleu district, met Friday by Radio-Canada. Families … Read more
Budgetary restrictions in the health network were to focus on administration, but Radio-Canada has learned that the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CIUSSS) of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is making job cuts among staff who care for patients. In total, 50 positions are eliminated in the CIUSSS, which notably includes Notre-Dame Hospital and Verdun Hospital. Among them, … Read more
After setting up a temporary facility last winter, St. Stephen, a municipality in southwestern New Brunswick, will now have a long-term shelter for homeless people. In December 2023, the City declared a state of emergency due to the death of a homeless person. At the time, Mayor Allan MacEachern accused the province of not acting … Read more
The Alberta government will stop funding and distributing vaccines to a majority of family medicine clinics. Only around twenty establishments will still be entitled to it. After several months of uncertainty, the province confirmed the news to CBC/Radio-Canada, explaining that it was ending its vaccine distribution program, expanded in 2021 due to COVID-19. As we … Read more
Standing on the grounds of a Native elementary school in Arizona, Biden’s act of contrition resonated deeply with Native leaders, residential school survivors and advocates. His words acknowledged a shameful history that has scarred a large number of indigenous communities. However, it is essential to consider the timing and political context chosen to do this. … Read more
Since September, the Ontario government has banned the use of cell phones in classrooms, including high schools. So far, the students interviewed say they are adapting well to this new reality, because it helps them to remain attentive. The hardest part is that my school banned TikTok and Snapchat. But it’s OK during class, because … Read more