Toronto
26 arrested in police crackdown on homeless encampment in Toronto
Hundreds arrived at the Lamport Stadium park to oppose the forcible eviction of a homeless encampment, leading to 26 arrests and several injuries
Students rise in anger against Doug Ford’s fund cuts in Ontario
On January 17, the provincial government announced a USD 600-million cut in student grants and a USD 440 million cut in university and college funds
Ontario premier Doug Ford now targets social assistance program
The latest proposals come in the aftermath of his labor ‘reforms’ proposed last month which seek to cap the minimum wage and undo many of the progressive measures introduced by the previous government
Ontario premier continues assault on local governance in Toronto
Doug Ford’s government re-introduced a bill to reduce the number of wards in the city council from 47 to 25 despite a court order striking down an earlier version of the proposal
- Thousands march in Brussels to declare “planet and people before profit”
- Cypriots hit the streets with a massive display of solidarity with Palestine
- The global peasant movement in Bogotá proclaims: “We defend life, that of peasants and the entire planet”
- Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip
- Greek health workers intensify protests for pay hike, more staff
