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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Ottawa police looking for 34-year-old woman last seen in Vanier
The Ottawa police asked for the public's help as they searched for 34-year-old Mona Wilson on Sunday afternoon. Wilson was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Sunday near Lavergne Street in Vanier. She was described a white female with shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes and a mole on her right cheek. She was listed as being 5-5 and 145 pounds. When last seen, Wilson was wearing a loose-fitting top, dark blue leggings with white lamas on them and blue shoes with white soles and no laces. Police said in a news release that she has burns on her left foot and left thigh. Anyone with information was asked to call the Central District staff sergeant at 613-236-1222, extension 5212 and refer to case number 2025-183237. Unemployment rates rise in Ottawa, Gatineau in June after 9,500 jobs lost Weather: Severe T-storm watch, as heat wave continues
Montreal Gazette
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Don't censor teachers, Vanier College says after Quebec investigation into tensions at CEGEPs
The director general of a CEGEP in Montreal says a recent government investigation into the climate at the school may have had a chilling effect on teachers. Benoit Morin says the investigation exacerbated tensions at Vanier College, which has been under scrutiny since last fall after complaints that the Israel-Hamas war created an unsafe atmosphere on campus. The Quebec Education Department published a report last week about Dawson and Vanier colleges that found the schools have little control over course content, including language classes focused on Palestinian culture. The report says the Quebec government should pass a law to regulate academic freedom in the college system. But Morin says it would be a mistake to create an environment in which teachers censor themselves, and says teaching staff should be trusted. The report also found that prayer rooms in colleges can foster radicalization and divisions between students, but Morin says he has not seen that at Vanier.
Montreal Gazette
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Opinion: It's time for Quebec to keep religion out of CEGEPs and universities
Op Eds Imagine being 17 years old and waking up every morning to go to school with the fear of what might happen to you because of your religion. With the feeling of being persecuted simply based on the god you pray to. This is not Afghanistan, Iran or Yemen. This is actually happening right here, in Quebec. Yes, in 2025. This is among the shocking conclusions of a six-month inquiry launched by Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry. The report, unveiled last Friday, reveals a deeply troubling climate of suspicion, division and tension among students and teachers at Vanier and Dawson colleges. The document also notes that the presence of prayer rooms for some students fuels 'radicalization, communal isolation and mutual distrust' within these CEGEPs. Furthermore, it states that 'assigning a room to a particular religious denomination is considered a privilege, can be seen as proselytism, and is discriminatory toward students of other religious beliefs.' The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is further intensifying interfaith tensions here at home. Students are exposed to the unfolding events through television and social media, and the narratives from both sides contribute to the importation of hateful rhetoric. Tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities are at a historic high in Canada. We see it everywhere. Our public schools are not immune to this growing hostility, and they are, based on all evidence, being directly affected by it. If anyone still needed proof of the urgent need to protect and reinforce secularism in Quebec's public institutions — including our education system — well, here it is. Quebec is a free and inclusive society. It is simply not acceptable for anyone to feel threatened or discriminated against based on their religion while receiving government services. We must act swiftly to correct this unfortunate situation. Déry faced heavy criticism for calling this inquiry, following reports and complaints from students at Dawson and Vanier. Some of her detractors — including teachers' unions — even publicly called for her resignation, accusing her of interfering with academic freedom. Let it be clear: There can be no academic freedom if the education we provide to young Quebecers is influenced, in some way or another, by religious beliefs, ideologies or discourse. And academic freedom simply cannot — and must never — be used as a pretext to conceal attempts at religious indoctrination. Our publicly funded CEGEPs and universities are places of higher learning. The only thing that should be revered and worshipped there is knowledge. The only faith that should be promoted and propagated there is in science, whether social or natural. Prayers should be left at home and in temples, where they are truly meant to be. Bibles, Qur'ans and Torahs have no place in our colleges and universities, unless of course they are studied in the context of historical and social movements. In Canada, our most sacred Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that no one should feel persecuted for who they are or what they believe — and that includes their religion. As a society, we must do everything in our power to address any situation where this basic and fundamental principle is potentially violated. In the end, the report released last week proved that Déry was right to intervene and launch this inquiry. In retrospect, it was her duty as minister of higher education to ensure every CEGEP and university student in Quebec can learn in an environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful — whether they are Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish or Muslim. Let's now hope she follows through on the inquiry's recommendations to restore peace, harmony and stability on these campuses. Because in this country and province, everyone deserves to be treated equally, no matter what, or whom, they believe in.
Hamilton Spectator
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Israel-Hamas conflict: Tension at Montreal college worse after Quebec's investigation
MONTREAL - The director general of a junior college in Montreal says a recent government investigation into the climate at the school may have had a chilling effect on teachers. Benoit Morin says the investigation exacerbated tensions at Vanier College, which has been under scrutiny since last fall due to complaints that the Israel-Hamas war had created an unsafe atmosphere on campus. The Quebec Education Department published a report last week about Dawson and Vanier colleges that found the schools have little control over course content, including language classes focused on Palestinian culture. The report says the Quebec government should pass a new law to regulate academic freedom in the college system. But Morin says it would be a mistake to create an environment in which teachers censor themselves, and says teaching staff should be trusted. The report also found that prayer rooms in colleges can foster radicalization and divisions between students, but Morin says he has not seen that at Vanier. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
17-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Daily Dish: hidden gem in Vanier
Ottawa Watch Your newest hidden gem in the heart of Vanier; Anina's cafe is serving up breakfast food and coffee.
