In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University

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Pro-Palestinian student activists in Montreal have set up camp on the grounds of McGill University this weekend.

McGill says in a statement dated Saturday night that the students refused a request to remove their tents, but confirmed the protest had been peaceful.Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about the British Columbia government's request for Health Canada to empower police to get involved when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.

B.C.'s request comes after repeated criticism from politicians, health workers and police about the policy, including open drug use in public spaces.A movement urging people to boycott Loblaw stores has gained traction online and could lead to thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May.

Loblaw’s new president and chief executive officer Per Bank says he knows the company’s reputation has suffered since pre-pandemic times.The expected opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion this week is being welcomed as a major milestone in the oilsands community of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

 

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