Reading time : 4 minutes QUEBEC – The City of Quebec has announced the end of its funding to the Network of Francophone and Francophile Cities of America, sounding the death knell for this initiative launched in 2015. In Ontario, mayors say they are disappointed, while acknowledging the limited contribution …
Read More »Short-term uncertainty for vaccination in Ontario
Reading time : 4 minutes TORONTO – Pfizer’s announcement of a reduction in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks casts doubt on the province’s vaccination targets, which despite everything is staying the course. “Every day that we administer less vaccine than we have the capacity, it’s a wasted …
Read More »Franco-Ontarian flag in front of Queen’s Park: between “pride” and “hypocrisy”
Reading time : 4 minutes TORONTO – The reactions follow one after the revelations ofONFR + on the proposed permanent installation of the green and white flag in front of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. While several community leaders qualify the news as an important gesture, the opposition sees it …
Read More »Literary Sketches: Devoured, a novel by Charles-Antoine Ferland
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Read More »A convincing third win in a row for the Raptors
For the reference match, we will have to wait. On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors signed a very solid second half and a convincing victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The Texans were deprived of many major players (Powell, Finney-Smith, Kleber and Richardson) and had played the …
Read More »A podcast to “amplify the voice of young Francophone minorities”
Reading time : 3 minutes [ENTREVUE EXPRESS] WHO : Janie Moyen and Ahdithya Visweswaran are the founders of the podcast, the forgotten Francos. THE CONTEXT : Launched on January 7, this new podcast, which focuses on Francophones living outside Quebec, is primarily aimed at young people. The first episode, available …
Read More »$ 1 million for French-speaking NPOs
It is from January 25 that French-speaking non-profit organizations (NPOs) can begin to apply for financial assistance under the CoViD-19 Relief Fund of $ 1 million in 2021. Administered by the Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO), the $ 2 million Fund will provide operational funding to eligible organizations …
Read More »The Franco-Ontarian flag in front of Queen’s Park this year
Reading time : 3 minutes TORONTO – The Franco-Ontarian flag will be permanently installed in front of Queen’s Park. Government House Leader Paul Calandra is working with Speaker Arnott’s office to determine which visible and available location will be selected in front of the Ontario Legislature Building, ahead of an …
Read More »Raptors double up against Hornets
We take the same and start again. Raptors and Hornets met this Saturday evening for a rematch of the meeting that had opposed them on Friday. Just like the first inning, the last action resulted in the Hornets’ failed 3-point attempt to tie the game. Once again, Nick Nurse’s men …
Read More »Ronald Cormier, Acadian runner for a good cause
Reading time : 6 minutes [LA RENCONTRE D’ONFR+] GRANDE-DIGUE – Of the ten most influential people in Francophone minority communities, Ronald Cormier is perhaps the least known. This Acadian from Grande-Digue is among the “2020 vintage” of influencers unveiled in early January by Francopresse. To obtain this recognition, “Pépère Boite …
Read More »A club of “little thinkers” at AFT
Sharing, kindness, fear, death… These “philosophical” subjects and many others appeal to children and adults alike. And if there’s one thing kids love, it’s asking the question “Why?” about what they are asked and what they see around them. It is to help them and exercise them in answering their …
Read More »Confinement in Ontario: “Stay Home” and Confusion
Confinement in Ontario: “Stay Home” and Confusion Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Source: Facebook Doug Ford Sebastien Pierroz News Reading time: 2 minutes [ANALYSE] TORONTO – Restrictions continue in Ontario. Your serious, tight throat, Doug Ford gave momentum to the new measures formulated last Tuesday. Especially since the establishment of this …
Read More »Doug Ford expels anti-containment MP
On Thursday night, Progressive Conservative York Center MP Roman Baber sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford asking him to end the lockdown. Friday morning, Doug Ford announces that this MP is no longer part of the caucus and that he can no longer run under the banner of the …
Read More »Francophone minorities want to be better represented on Radio-Canada
Reading time : 4 minutes OTTAWA – By January 28, Canadian Francophonie organizations will march in front of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the renewal of CBC / Radio-Canada’s licenses. And like the Federation of Francophone and Acadian Communities (FCFA) of Canada, all are asking the public …
Read More »The Raptors beat the Hornets but are not reassured
Returning to their temporary home in Tampa Bay, the Raptors also found their way back to victory. But it was hard. Despite a well controlled match for three quarters time, Nick Nurse’s men had to fight until the last second to win. The fault in a fourth quarter still missed. …
Read More »Da culture to consume online
Reading time : 4 minutes [LE FIL CULTUREL DE L’ONTARIO FRANÇAIS] To change your mind this week, a concert of folk music, opera, cinema or even literature. The important thing is to continue to satisfy your cultural appetite. A column written and compiled by Katia Café-Febrissy. MUSIC GENEVIÈVE AND ALAIN …
Read More »Maple Leafs snatch overtime victory
The opponents Hoping to start the season on the right foot, the Leafs faced Claude Julien’s troop. The Habs came to Toronto with several new players as well and we expected an explosive duel. Montreal opens the brand The visitors were the first to register for the scoring when youngster …
Read More »State of Emergency Comes into Force: Your Questions Answered
State of Emergency Comes into Force: Your Questions Answered Starting today, Ontarians are required to stay at home except for essential travel. Image credit: Rudy Chabannes Rudy Chabannes News Reading time: 4 minutes TORONTO – Ontario’s state of emergency takes effect today. More restrictive than the previous one, it is …
Read More »Canadian-Congolese writer Blaise Ndala puts the finishing touches on his third novel
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Read More »A new unfair lockdown for Northern Ontario?
Reading time : 4 minutes Ontario announced yesterday that it is imposing an emergency measure and a stay-at-home order for the entire province until February 8. This measure also applies to the North, which must close despite a low rate of hospitalizations and cases of COVID-19. Some wonder if the …
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