Haiti protests against government corruption lead to 2 deaths
Demonstrators burned tires and threw stones during the march in Port-au-Prince, where the scent of burning rubber filled the air. Continue reading
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This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: March 2
This week, a major health network celebrates being named one of Montreal’s best employers, a local nurse recounts her experience leaving Haiti amid civil unrest and more. Continue reading
Where is the money? How a Haitian-Canadian played a role in the country’s anti-corruption movement
Gilbert Mirambeau Jr. became part of a loose coalition of leaders and activists involved in organizing a series of protests Continue reading
Haiti’s anti-government protests, which have trapped Canadians, to resume Friday: organizers
Haiti’s demonstrators want President Jovenel Moise to resign. he has refused. Continue reading
Weyburn, Sask. couple hopes to return to Haiti when protests end
By David Baxter Reporter
A couple of missionaries from Weyburn, Sask. were forced to leave Haiti due to escalating protests, but they hope to return in the near future. Continue reading
Montreal-based nurse stranded in Haiti ‘relieved’ to be back in Canada
While she was ecstatic to be heading home, though, Katherine O’Neil says she feels let down by a lack of effort and communications from the Canadian Embassy and Global Affairs Canada. Continue reading
Canada briefly reopens embassy in Haiti as Canadians still stuck in riot-stricken nation
The Canadian Embassy has reopened in Haiti after closing last week due to violent protests in the streets. Continue reading
Trio of Maritime medical professionals share their harrowing escape from Haiti
Cathy Davies, Rachel Blaquiere and Dr. Heather Dow, were part of a small group of health-care professionals who traveled to Haiti to help those in need of basic health-care services. Continue reading
Haiti vows to investigate controversial oil deal and reduce expenses amid violent protests
Since Feb. 7, thousands of demonstrators have called for President Jovenel Moise and Ceant to resign and for an independent probe into the whereabouts of funds from the PetroCaribe agreement, an alliance between Caribbean countries and Venezuela. Continue reading
Haitian Montrealers ‘sad’ and ‘scared’ for people in Haiti
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Montrealers are reacting to the violent protests in Haiti. Continue reading