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Winnipeg Free Press
an hour ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Washington homeless encampments clear out in anticipation of Trump crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops and Humvees guarded some Washington landmarks Thursday and advocacy organizations helped clear homeless encampments in advance of an anticipated crackdown as President Donald Trump's takeover of city police ramped up. The multiagency flood of federal law enforcement ordered by the Republican president to tackle crime in the nation's capital has become increasingly high profile, with officers setting up a checkpoint Wednesday night in one of D.C.'s popular nightlife areas, drawing protests. The White House said 45 arrests were made Wednesday night, including 29 arrests of people living in the country illegally, including for distribution or possession of drugs, carrying a concealed weapon and assaulting a federal officer. Troops were stationed outside the Union Station transportation hub as the 800 Guard members who have been activated by Trump start in on missions that include monument security, community safety patrols and beautification efforts, the Pentagon said. 'They will remain until law and order has been restored in the District as determined by the president, standing as the gatekeepers of our great nation's capital,' Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson said. 'The National Guard is uniquely qualified for this mission as a community-based force with strong local ties and disciplined training.' Wilson said the troops won't be armed and declined to give more details on what the safety patrols or beautification efforts would entail or how many Guard members have already been sent out on the streets. National Guard Major Micah Maxwell said troops will assist law enforcement in a variety of roles, including traffic control posts and crowd control. The Guard members have been trained in deescalation tactics and crowd control equipment, Maxwell said. The White House said Thursday that Guard members aren't making arrests but are 'protecting federal assets, providing a safe environment for law enforcement officers to make arrests, and deterring violent crime with a visible law enforcement presence.' Meanwhile, about a dozen unhoused residents in Washington packed up their belongings with help from volunteers from some city agencies. Items largely were not forcibly thrown out by law enforcement, but a garbage truck idled nearby. Several protesters held signs close by, some critical of the Trump administration. Once the residents had left, a construction vehicle from a city agency cleared through the remains of the tents. Advocates expected law enforcement officers to fan out across D.C. later Thursday to take down any remaining homeless encampments. For two days, small groups of federal officers have been visible in scattered parts of the city. But more were present in high-profile locations Wednesday night, and troops were expected to start doing more missions Thursday. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations have patrolled the popular U Street corridor, while Drug Enforcement Administration officers were seen on the National Mall, with Guard members parked nearby. DEA agents also joined Metropolitan Police Department officers on patrol in the Navy Yard neighborhood, while FBI agents stood along the heavily trafficked Massachusetts Avenue. ___ Associated Press journalists Jacquelyn Martin and David Klepper contributed to this report.
Montreal Gazette
2 hours ago
- Montreal Gazette
Quebec's language watchdog targets iconic Burgundy Lion pub
UPDATE: The OQLF has since said Burgundy Lion's sign can stay. The latest update on this story can be found by clicking here. The Burgundy Lion has stood in Little Burgundy for nearly 20 years, serving everyone from former prime minister Justin Trudeau to Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante beneath a coat of arms that reads, 'Pub Burgundy Lion.' But that sign is now in the sights of the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), marking the latest clash in Premier François Legault's drive to bolster French in public life. Since sweeping new language rules took effect in June, business owners have been left wrestling with the costs and bureaucracy of ensuring their signs and branding comply. Toby Lyle, the pub's co-owner, recalls a French-language inspector arriving about six weeks ago. He says the meeting 'soured' almost immediately when the inspector asked how to pronounce his last name. 'When I told him it was Lyle, he said, 'That's not a Québécois name.'' He then asked for the inspector's surname. He said he gave a Polish name, adding: 'Oh, I'm not Québécois either.' Lyle said he pressed: 'Were you born here?' 'Montreal,' the inspector said. 'Then guess what: you're Québécois,' Lyle said he told him. After the meeting, the inspector sent recommendations: Add French to a few missed spots on the website and on social media. Lyle agreed to those. But then came the demand he couldn't accept: Alter his sign to add more French. 'Pub' and 'Lion' were fine, but 'Burgundy,' he was told, was the problem. Lyle pointed to the neighbourhood's name, Little Burgundy — officially Petite-Bourgogne in French — which he says has been called by its English name for generations. 'It's part of the cultural identity of this place,' he said. 'Locals have called it Little Burgundy for many years.' The OQLF also asked him to change the names of some whisky regions, like the 'Highlands.' Lyle wrote back that these are locations 'whose names cannot be translated into French.' It's not Lyle's first run-in with the OQLF. During the 'Pastagate' uproar over an Italian restaurant's use of 'pasta' on menus, he said he faced his own 'Fish-and-Chips-gate.' He said the office ordered him to replace the menu item with 'poisson et frites,' but he says he was eventually allowed to keep the English term. There was also the time the pub was warned that a 'Recommended on TripAdvisor' sticker might breach Quebec's language laws. He called the travel site and asked for a French version. This dispute falls under Quebec's new rules, Bill 96. Any non-French business name or trademark on a sign must be paired with French text that is 'markedly predominant.' The requirement covers storefronts and interior displays visible from outside. Complaints, which often spark an inspection, can be filed anonymously. The pub has until mid-November to submit detailed plans for any changes. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $30,000 a day, penalties that double or triple for repeat offences. However, he vows to fight it, arguing the Office isn't respecting the 'historical and cultural significance' of the name. 'This is a 17-year-old brand,' he emphasized. 'It's a service to the neighbourhood.' He also took to Facebook to write about the matter, accusing the Quebec government of using language to divide people. 'We're living in a relatively unprecedented period of global and national turmoil, and issues like the perception of English-language signage are only being perpetuated by the state government in an attempt to divide the population and distract from the real economic and social issues that need to be addressed,' he wrote. In a statement to the Gazette, the OQLF confirmed an inspector visited the bar in July as part of its francization process and said there has been no final decision on the compliance of the display. 'Discussions have been initiated with the company,' said Gilles Payer, the office's director of communications. 'The Office is continuing to analyze the file and support the company in its francization process.' Payer did not comment on the interaction between Lyle and the inspector. This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM.
Global News
2 hours ago
- Global News
Gavin Newsom set to mount retaliation to counter Texas redistricting efforts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will take action to counteract Texas Republicans' efforts to redraw congressional district lines before the upcoming midterm elections if their plan is approved. On Tuesday, in an X post mimicking U.S. President Donald Trump's tone and distinctive use of capital letters, Newsom announced that his office would soon unveil its intention to redraw congressional maps in California. 'DONALD 'TACO' TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, 'MISSED' THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE 'BEAUTIFUL MAPS,' THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!). BIG PRESS CONFERENCE THIS WEEK WITH POWERFUL DEMS AND GAVIN NEWSOM — YOUR FAVORITE GOVERNOR — THAT WILL BE DEVASTATING FOR 'MAGA.' THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! — GN,' he wrote. DONALD 'TACO' TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, 'MISSED' THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE 'BEAUTIFUL MAPS,' THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!). BIG PRESS CONFERENCE THIS WEEK WITH POWERFUL DEMS AND GAVIN NEWSOM — YOUR… — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 12, 2025 Story continues below advertisement His move comes as tensions soar among state leadership, with Democrats accusing Texas Republicans of gerrymandering to sway elections in their favour. Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for the arrest of more than 50 Texas Democrats, and the removal of top Democrat Gene Wu from office, after they fled the state to prevent the House from passing legislation they say would reduce the voting power of minority groups and increase the Republican Party's chances of taking control of the U.S. House. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy On Tuesday, after repeated threats to do so, Abbott announced that both chambers of the Texas House would adjourn on Friday without a date to reconvene if a quorum is not reached for the current session, adding that he would immediately call a new one. 'I will call the Texas Legislature back immediately for Special Session #2,' Abbott said in a statement. 'The Special Session #2 agenda will have the exact same agenda, with the potential to add more items critical to Texans. 'There will be no reprieve for the derelict Democrats who fled the state and abandoned their duty to the people who elected them. I will continue to call special sessions after special sessions until we get this Texas first agenda passed.' Story continues below advertisement Trump and Abbott intend to redraw the Texas congressional map in the hopes of adding five more Republican seats in Texas in the midterm elections. If they succeed, it would increase the party's chance of maintaining its slim U.S. House majority, which currently sits at 219-212. Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas's 38 seats in the House of Representatives. Congressional lines are typically redrawn every 10 years to reflect population changes based on data from the national census; however, Texas's break from tradition has forced a response from Democrat-run states, with Newsom leading the charge. In a letter to Trump this week, Newsom wrote, 'If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.' Read the letter @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom just sent Donald Trump: "If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.' — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 11, 2025 Story continues below advertisement According to CBS News, Newsom's team has been in talks with California's Democratic congressional delegation and the California legislature, where drafts of new maps were discussed. U.S. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California told the outlet that the conversations were initially to determine if it was even possible to retaliate by gaining five Democratic seats to counter Texas's. 'I'm confident that if we need to move forward, we will do that successfully. There's tremendous unity on the Democratic side,' she said. Currently, if Democrats were to win back as few as three seats from their opponents, they could flip the Republican-held House in next year's midterm elections. On Thursday morning, Newsom wrote on X, 'Donald Trump and Greg Abbott are going to have a very bad day today.' View image in full screen President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott participate in a round table event at the Hill Country Youth Event Center to discuss flash flooding on July 11, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Trump has not publicly responded to Newsom's announcement, though he has repeatedly referred to the politician as Gavin 'Newscum,' a behaviour Newsom says is bullying.
