Halal mortgages from an Edmonton Islamic finance company are no longer validated by the Al Rashid Mosque to ensure they adhere to the principles of the Quran. The Al Rashid Mosque, the oldest in Canada, nevertheless says it is continuing its efforts with the Alberta government to offer more halal financing options. Islam prohibits the … Read more
Two independent Saskatchewan newspapers report that they are unable to repay the loan granted by the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) a few days before the deadline. Both of these companies are at risk of ceasing operations. Prairie Dog and Planet S newspapers are among 29,000 Saskatchewan businesses that have taken out loans from the … Read more
Since January 1, motorists in Ontario can waive one of the sections of their insurance contract that was until now mandatory. This choice could save them hundreds of dollars annually, but industry experts say that for most drivers, it’s not worth the effort. Ontarians now have the option of not purchasing direct compensation coverage in … Read more
The Manitoba government is reinstating the position of Assistant Deputy Minister in the Office of French Education. A call for applications to fill this designated bilingual position was launched Friday by the province. The government is looking for a person who has experience in a senior management position and who has knowledge of priorities and … Read more
Manitoba has decided to put teachers’ disciplinary records online. According to the Minister of Education, Nello Altomare, this register, which should make it possible to know whether they have been found guilty of misconduct, should be available by next year. This decision follows Bill 35, modifying the School Administration Actat the initiative of the former … Read more
On January 9, Education Minister Bernard Drainville will table a catch-up plan for students who have missed many days of school due to strikes in the public sector. The meetings took place one after the other throughout the holiday season, in the last few days and again today, assured Minister Drainville on Thursday. They took … Read more
Rafael Nadal defeated the Austrian Dominic Thiem without trembling in two sets of 7-5 and 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane, Australia. It was his first official singles match in almost a year. The Spaniard had not played singles since his defeat in the second round of … Read more
A new milestone in the history of professional women’s hockey was reached on Monday when teams from Toronto and New York took to the ice at the Mattamy Athletic Center in the Ontario capital. The New York team soundly beat Toronto 4-0 in this first clash of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (LPHF), a new … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised in his New Year speech to “ravage” Russian forces in Ukraine, where new strikes in Donetsk and Odessa overnight from Sunday to Monday left five people dead. Moscow and kyiv have seen an escalation of violence in recent days with an unprecedented attack which left 24 dead on Saturday in … Read more
The North Shore is one of the regions of Quebec that experienced more temperatures higher than normal in 2023, according to Environment Canada. Over the past 12 months, North Shore residents have witnessed the impact of climate change almost every month. Many people remember the large surges and coastal overflows of December 2022. Establishments, electricity … Read more