Canada

À l’approche des élections municipales du 2 novembre, La Presse sonde des Québécois de toutes les régions pour connaître leurs préoccupations.

L’association représentant les directeurs généraux des centres de services scolaires dit avoir été rassurée par Sonia LeBel qui, contrairement au premier ministre, ne ferait pas planer la menace de congédiements.

Les quatre facultés de médecine au Québec sonnent l’alarme. Si les médecins spécialistes continuent leur boycottage de l’enseignement au-delà du 20 octobre, préviennent-elles, la moitié des 1000 étudiants en dernière année d’externat ne pourront commencer leur résidence le 1er juillet, comme prévu.

Devant la multiplication des accidents impliquant des camions lourds sur les routes du Québec depuis quelques semaines, une enquête publique sera déclenchée, a annoncé vendredi le coroner en chef.

En quelques heures, 109 constats d’infraction ont été remis à des camionneurs lors d’une opération menée à l’angle d’une artère passante à Montréal, vendredi matin.

La journée passe vite. Voici les trois nouvelles qui ont marqué l’actualité jusqu’ici.

L’horreur d’un meurtre. La résilience d’une mère. L’humanité d’une juge. Trente et un ans après la mort de la petite Marie-Chantale Desjardins, justice a enfin été rendue vendredi. L’assassin, Réal Courtemanche, a été condamné à la prison à vie.

La Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) « n’est plus à la même place » depuis son virage numérique raté, a maintenu sa plus haute dirigeante, vendredi. Mise au courant des dépassements de coût du projet dès 2023, Dominique Savoie n’a pas souvenir d’en avoir discuté avec le premier ministre ni avec son bras droit.

Le gouvernement Legault recule : les enseignants seront évalués tous les deux ans plutôt que chaque année et la remise de leur planification pédagogique ne sera exigée qu’au besoin seulement. Un pas dans la bonne direction, considère-t-on dans le milieu de l’éducation, où le scepticisme quant au principe même de l’évaluation ne se dissipe pas pour autant.

La Cour suprême du Canada a statué qu’une dette due par la communauté mohawk de Kanesatake, dans les Laurentides, à un avocat québécois subsiste après plus de deux décennies.

Two teens have been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Ginoogaming First Nation, which prompted a shelter-in-place lockdown and renewed calls for action.

Two teens have been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Ginoogaming First Nation, which prompted a shelter-in-place lockdown and renewed calls for action.

A Rideau Lakes Township council meeting broke down as police were called over heated exchanges between residents and the deputy mayor. Future meetings will be virtual for now.

A Rideau Lakes Township council meeting broke down as police were called over heated exchanges between residents and the deputy mayor. Future meetings will be virtual for now.

June Briggs and Richard McElroy were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence in the 2023 death of Briggs’s mother, Dianne Simmons.

June Briggs and Richard McElroy were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence in the 2023 death of Briggs’s mother, Dianne Simmons.

Starting on Oct. 15, all customers travelling by vehicle, including motorcycles, from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay will be required to book and pay in advance.

Starting on Oct. 15, all customers travelling by vehicle, including motorcycles, from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay will be required to book and pay in advance.

Vancouver Park Board issued an apology to the 2sLGBTQ+ community over plans for a Harry Potter event, drawing sharp words from J.K. Rowling, the young wizard's creator.

Vancouver Park Board issued an apology to the 2sLGBTQ+ community over plans for a Harry Potter event, drawing sharp words from J.K. Rowling, the young wizard's creator.

The Ontario Courts Public Portal is set to go live on Tuesday and will allow people to file documents, pay fees and find virtual links for court hearings online.

The Ontario Courts Public Portal is set to go live on Tuesday and will allow people to file documents, pay fees and find virtual links for court hearings online.

Edmonton cyclists using the 102 Avenue bike lane will move to a new lane on 103 Avenue in about three weeks, where the bike route is expected to remain until the end of 2027.

Edmonton cyclists using the 102 Avenue bike lane will move to a new lane on 103 Avenue in about three weeks, where the bike route is expected to remain until the end of 2027.

Through the first eight games of the Edmonton Elks season, running back Justin Rankin averaged 5.2 yards a carry for 308 yards, twice was held to zero yards in a game, and scored just two touchdowns.

Through the first eight games of the Edmonton Elks season, running back Justin Rankin averaged 5.2 yards a carry for 308 yards, twice was held to zero yards in a game, and scored just two touchdowns.

NB Liquor is selling off some of the American alcohol it pulled off the shelves in March in response to the Canada-U.S. trade war.

NB Liquor is selling off some of the American alcohol it pulled off the shelves in March in response to the Canada-U.S. trade war.

Known online as the 'homeless man prank,' the perpetrator convinces the recipient that an unhoused stranger has entered their home.

Known online as the 'homeless man prank,' the perpetrator convinces the recipient that an unhoused stranger has entered their home.