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Anti-vaccine ‘truckers’ robbed of millions of dollars raised
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Anti-vaccine ‘truckers’ robbed of millions of dollars raised

Crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has blocked access to millions of dollars raised by the controversial organizer of the anti-vax truckers' protest who will be heading to Ottawa this week. • Read also: Road mess to be expected with antivax truckers • Read also: Protesters near hospitals: a maximum of ten years in prison in sight • Read also: Action plan: Quebec reaches out to the unvaccinated Hundreds of truck drivers from Quebec and the rest of the country will make their way to the federal capital where they are expected on January 28 and 29. Protesters plan to slow down traffic on the highways and even create traffic jams. This movement, called "Convoy for freedom", aims to denounce the obligation to vaccinate truckers at the Canadian-American border. ...
Teacher shortage: Quebec extends dollars to bring back retirees
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Teacher shortage: Quebec extends dollars to bring back retirees

The Legault government is launching an offensive to attract more personnel to the field of education. In particular, it plans to perpetuate the financial incentive that was put in place during the pandemic. • Read also: COVID-19: Yes, school staff can get tested • Read also: Back to class: “Very little, or no” break in service, says Roberge Since it was introduced, this measure has motivated many retired teachers to return to their profession, even if many of them do not do so for the money. It is rather the working conditions offered that are attractive. “I was not given a full-time job. I was also given another person to teach with me so we really do what we call team teaching (…) we share the task, which means that for me, it was ideal conditions”, de...