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Community gathers to mourn Leonora King, a pillar of Montreal's Park Ex
Beloved community worker Leonora Indira King died unexpectedly at the end of December at 42. Members of Parc-Extension — the community she served over the last decade — are gathering Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.
#community #death #legacy #Montreal #ParcExtension #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-parc-ex-remembers-leonora-king-1.7420268?cmp=rss
Community gathers to mourn Leonora King, a pillar of Montreal's Park Ex | CBC News

Beloved community worker Leonora Indira King died unexpectedly at the end of December at 42. Members of Parc-Extension — the community she served over the last decade — are gathering Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.

CBC
Maryland enshrines abortion rights in Constitution after overwhelming voter approval | NationofChange

Quebec professor charged for stealing scholarship money intended for foreign students
Quebec anticorruption police have arrested a former university professor for allegedly defrauding and extorting foreign students.
#corruption #fraud #students #Quebec #Crime #Quebecnews #Scholarship #Theft
https://globalnews.ca/news/10925975/quebec-professor-charged-for-stealing-scholarship-money-intended-for-foreign-students/
Quebec professor charged for stealing scholarship money intended for foreign students

Quebec anticorruption police have arrested a former university professor for allegedly defrauding and extorting foreign students.

Global News
Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs
Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a "perfect solution" but said it was a "humanitarian" one. She called on the province to do more to help.
#emergency #warmingcenter #Montreal #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-homeless-warming-centre-1.7415229?cmp=rss
Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs | CBC News

Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a "perfect solution" but said it was a "humanitarian" one. She called on the province to do more to help.

CBC
Sex trial: Quebec TV host Julie Snyder testifies against Just for Laughs founder
Quebec TV host and producer Julie Snyder told a civil trial today that she was sexually assaulted by Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon in Paris more than three decades ago.
#SexualAssault #Trial #Paris #Quebec #Crime #GilbertRozonTrial #JustforLaughs #Quebecnews
https://globalnews.ca/news/10926456/sex-trial-quebec-tv-host-julie-snyder-testifies-against-just-for-laughs-founder/
Sex trial: Quebec TV host Julie Snyder testifies against Just for Laughs founder

Quebec TV host and producer Julie Snyder told a civil trial today that she was sexually assaulted by Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon in Paris more than three decades ago.

Global News
All of them were found guilty! All of them!
She deserved person of the year, instead a rapist made the cover!
#shero #Pelicot #PelicotGisele #womanoftheyear2024 #personoftheyear2024
As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response | CBC News

Homeless encampments have become increasingly common in Montreal, leading authorities to adopt a patchwork of approaches to monitor and address the problem. Advocates argue the city needs a more coherent strategy to support those living on the streets.

CBC
"Remember remember the 5th of November. On this 5th of November, we don't just celebrate a plot foiled centuries ago... We celebrate the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice in America. Let's keep pushing forward, together #ElectionDayMotivation #USA"

Infant deaths rose nationwide following overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

#deaths

https://www.salon.com/2024/10/21/infant-rose-nationwide-following-overturn-of-roe-v-wade-study-finds/

Infant deaths rose nationwide following overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

In line with previous research, most excess deaths occurred in infants with congenital abnormalities

Salon.com
Hot take: public transit should not be run "for profit". The profit comes from everybody getting to their destination quickly, efficiently, and predictably.