Comedian Rip Taylor dies at 88
The madcap mustached comedian with a fondness for confetti-throwing died on Oct. 6. Continue reading
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Both authors of Bouchard-Taylor report speak out against Quebec’s secularism bill
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s CAQ government based its proposed secularism legislation on the famous 2008 Bouchard-Taylor report, but both authors of that report have come out against the bill. Continue reading
Bill 21: Quebec’s secularism legislation praised, condemned as public hearings get underway
The Coalition Avenir Québec government has set aside six days for public consultations on the controversial legislation. Continue reading
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Protesters denounce Bill 21 at Montreal rallies
Opposition to the Coalition Avenir Quebec’s secularism bill continues to mount, with two separate protests held in Montreal on Sunday. Continue reading
Quebec’s secularism bill met with opposition from Gérard Bouchard, coalition of politicians
Gérard Bouchard says it would be a mistake to prohibit teachers from wearing religious symbols. Continue reading
From Charles Taylor to teachers, protesters pledge to fight Quebec secularism bill
Bill 21 would bar civil servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work. Continue reading
Former McGill chancellor Gretta Chambers laid to rest
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Gretta Chambers was a trailblazer, becoming McGill University’s first female chancellor, a post she held from 1991 to 1999. Continue reading
Co-author of Quebec secularism report stands by what he wrote
Gerard Bouchard says he doesn’t agree with his former partner’s change of heart. Continue reading
Quebec to push forward with bill to make it easier for immigrants with degrees to find work
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard argues the government needs to take immediate action to recognize immigrants with credentials from other countries. Continue reading
Charles Taylor’s denied request to serve 50-year sentence in Rwanda, not Britain
The Special Court for Sierra Leone has denied Charles Taylor’s request to serve his 50-year sentence in Rwanda, rather than Britain. Continue reading