Category Archives: Social
Quebec signs deal with Ottawa to allow more temporary foreign workers in province
MONTREAL — Quebec has reached a deal with Ottawa that will allow up to 20 per cent more temporary foreign workers in the province to work in low-wage jobs. The federal government announced the pilot project today in a news release,
Biden taps major donors for Argentina and Switzerland envoys
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating two major Democratic donors to serve as ambassadors to Argentina and Switzerland.
Taxpayers’ ombudsperson investigates CRA targeting of Muslim-led charities
OTTAWA — Taxpayers’ ombudsperson François Boileau will investigate the concerns of Muslim charities and other charities led by people of colour about being inappropriately targeted for audits. Boileau said Friday he is committing to examining the issue...
Students ask Supreme Court to block college vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is being asked to block a plan by Indiana University to require students and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It's the first time the high court has been asked to weigh in on
Norwegian cruises challenges Florida passenger vaccine law
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Norwegian Cruise Line asked a federal judge Friday to block a Florida law prohibiting cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
No charges in shooting of man who fired at Minneapolis cops
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors declined Friday to file charges against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a Somali American man after police say he fired at them during a sting.
Belarus moves to stop Lithuania from sending back migrants
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' border protection agency said Friday that it tightened control along its border with Lithuania to prevent Lithuanian authorities from sending migrants back to Belarus.
Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Ohio AG rejects language in legal marijuana petition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Attorney General's Office has rejected summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state.
Philippine police say officer killed police chief over hair
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) — A policeman staffing a coronavirus quarantine checkpoint in the southern Philippines killed a provincial police chief who criticized his long hair, police said Friday.
