Dombrovskis seeks EPP nomination for Commission presidency
Dombrovskis seeks EPP nomination for Commission presidency Former Latvian prime minister puts himself forward to be centre-right candidate. European Voice By Paul Dallison 2/14/14, 8:04 AM CET Updated 1/15/16, 5:42 PM CET Valdis Dombrovskis, an ex-prime minister of Latvia and a former member of the European Parliament, has today (14 February) put himself forward to…
‘Pogba can have positive impact for Man Utd’ – O’Shea looking forward to seeing ‘decent fella’ back
A former Red Devils team-mate of the World Cup-winning midfielder insists the Frenchman is not a disruptive influence at Old Trafford Paul Pogba is not a disruptive influence at Manchester United, says John O’Shea, with the World Cup winner expected to make a positive impact for the Red Devils once clear of injury struggles. The…
French eco-tax on heavy vehicles sparks protests
French eco-tax on heavy vehicles sparks protests Public anger in France about a proposed eco-tax on heavy vehicles has spilled over onto the Italian company responsible for collecting the tax. European Voice By Nicholas Hirst 11/6/13, 9:40 PM CET Updated 4/29/14, 3:25 PM CET Pierre Moscovici, the French minister of finance, this week expressed incredulity…
Doug Ford Defends Government's 'Tremendous Concessions' In Talks With Teachers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government Friday after it walked back two major education policies that were sticking points in contract negotiations with teachers’ unions. “We ended up getting it right. It’s all part of negotiating,” the premier said at an announcement in St. Catharines, Ont. “We made tremendous concessions.” Ford’s Progressive Conservative…
Montreal Canadiens Legend Henri Richard Dies At 84
MONTREAL — Henri Richard, the speedy centre who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. The Canadiens confirmed his death on Twitter. “The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the organization’s greatest legends and ambassadors,…
John Collyer, Nova Scotia Ex-Police Chief Sentenced For Assaulting Teen Girl
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Moments before a former Nova Scotia police chief was sentenced to 15 months in jail for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl, the victim read a statement in court, describing John Collyer as the “monster” who ruined her life. The woman, now 20, spoke in a clear but monotone voice, saying Collyer was…
Jason Kenney Endorses Erin O’Toole For Conservative Leader
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, king among leaders of the conservative movement in Canada, is endorsing Erin O’Toole to lead the federal party. His seal of approval comes as O’Toole revs up efforts to catch up to Peter MacKay, whose leadership campaign has now raised upwards of $1 million in his quest to win…
Tim Hortons Will Not Use Paper Cups For Roll Up The Rim Amid Coronavirus
As its popular national contest rolls up while Canada is battling a growing number of coronavirus cases, Tim Horton’s has decided not to distribute any more of their special Roll Up The Rim paper cups for the sake of public health. The company announced the move on Saturday, pointing out that it probably isn’t the…
Alexandra Lamy et Jean Dujardin, Jane Birkin, Franck Dubosc: les Gérard ont frappé, fort
Chaque année depuis 2006, ils sévissent en récompensant les nanars du 7e Art. Les Gérard se veulent drôles. Ils sont souvent méchants, et de moins en moins inoffensifs. Voici la liste des malheureux gagnants. , et sont les lauréats, malgré eux, des «Gérard du Cinéma 2011», trophées potaches et irrévérencieux décernés lundi soir lors d’une…
Christian Karembeu: « Adriana annonce notre séparation »
Après une quinzaine d’années d’amour, le couple Adriana- se sépare. Le champion du monde 1998 a livré sa première réaction sur RTL, dans l’émission de . Quelques mots, sobrement prononcés par Christian Karembeu, font l’événement ce mercredi: ils sonnaient le glas de l’un des couples les plus glamours de la planète people, Adriana et Christian…