Good morning readers,
We are only a month away from Christmas break! I’m very much looking forward to the Christmas season — hot cocoas, ugly Christmas sweaters, lots and lots of chocolate! It’s just around the corner. Let’s not lose hope! We can definitely survive this semester. I believe in all of you!
As you’re trying to get all your assignments done in time, don’t forget to take some time to rest! Here are this week’s stories for you.
This week in news!
Immigrant advocacy groups gathered at Peace Park on Sunday, Nov. 6 for a protest demanding that the new federal regularization plan be fully inclusive of all immigrants without status. The program that the federal government is currently working on would allow non-status workers to become permanent residents.
Overcrowded emergency rooms pile on the pressure
Long wait times and overcrowded emergency rooms across Montreal are putting a strain onto an already overworked healthcare system, which has left some patients feeling as if they’re not receiving proper care.
False Alarm at Webster Library raises concerns towards Concordia emergency preparedness
On Friday Oct. 28, Concordia University issued a shelter in place order at the Sir George Williams Webster Library after the University was notified about a potential weapons threat in the building. Although later determined to be a false alarm, the experience has left many questioning the effectiveness of Concordia’s emergency response protocols.
Quebec Superior Court In Favour Of Prohibiting Police From Conducting Random Traffic Stops
On Oct. 25, Quebec Superior Court judge Michel Yergeau ruled the power of the police to stop drivers at random to be unconstitutional and discriminatory, in a challenge brought to court by Joseph-Christopher Luamba. Luamba, a black Montrealer who has been pulled over by the police withouThat’s it for now. Thanks for reading this week's newsletter.
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