The record, 1 avril 2015, mercredi 1 avril 2015

[" Womens\u2019 rights protest in Sherbrooke Page 3 ¦ THE\" RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Jumping into the fire Mike McDevitt - Page 6 PM#0040007682\tWednesday, April 1, 2015 Massey-Vanier teachers picket Unions organize early-morning information session MATTHEW MCCULLY Teachers from Massey-Vanier High School held an early-morning demonstration on Tuesday.9 .Bachand Investir (tons I éducation, east invêsfir pour L'AVENIR! Gin our $k*W Un4i 5tw(k 'ift I ha luffdft »N«J Cfn out Spteltl Ufodt StaAnrt Alt»! «M*» l Tr*** 75 CENTS + TAXES Court orders naturopath to halt performing reserved procedures Record Staff Sherbrooke Sherbrooke naturopath Arnaud De Sorgher has been ordered to cease performing professional activities reserved for health professionals by Quebec Superior Court Judge François Toth.Toth granted the injunction sought by the Quebec College of Physicians, the Quebec College of Chiropractors, and the Order of Physiotherapists.In his decision, which was released on Monday, Judge Toth prohibited De Sorgher from performing procedures that are reserved for members of the three professional bodies.De Sorgher was accused on March 19 of illegal practice of reserved professional activities reserved for members of a regulated profession.On March 24, the three orders requested the injunction \u201cto protect public safety.\u201d The demand came as a result of a report from coroner Gilles Sainton that linked a procedure performed by the naturopath to the death of one of his patients.Angèle Langlois, 61, died on Nov.19, 2014, after consulting De Sorgher for neck and back pain.The three professional orders argued that the Professional Code allows only three types of health professionals to practice joint and spinal manipulation, a technique that is considered safe if performed by qualified professionals.In addition to the ban, the court has ordered Sorgher to post the court order on his office door at 980 Gen-dron Road in Sherbrooke.By Matthew McCully Special to The Record Cowansville Some 30 teachers from the French and English sides of Massey-Vanier High School gathered on Tuesday morning in front of the school in a demonstration to raise awareness about the collective agreement negotiations currently underway with the government.To the background of honking horns of support from passing commuters, MVHS teacher and Appalachian Teachers\u2019 Association officer Gail Klink explained the reason for the picketing session, held from 8 a.m.till 8:45 a.m., to not interfere with working hours.\u201cIt\u2019s really about working conditions,\u201d Klink said, adding that the teacher reps have finished their presentations, and are now awaiting a response from the Minister of Education.\u201cNow we wait and see if they are really going to negotiate or not.\u201d The teachers held signs that read \u201cDon\u2019t increase class sizes,\u201d and \u201cGive our special needs students the support they need.\u201d There were also French signs which read, \u201cInvesting in education is investing in the future.\u201d \u201cThe offers coming back are so vague,\u201d Klink said, referring to a proposed three-hour increase in teachers\u2019 workloads for unspecified administrative tasks.\u201cWhat does that mean?\u201d she asked.Another concern, according to Klink, is changes to coding of students with special needs.Klink pointed out that at MVHS, 35 per cent of the students have an individualized education program.She wondered what the consequence would be were those identified needs no longer recognized.\u201cIf I were a parent of a student with difficulties, I would be concerned,\u201d she said, adding that with resources in the classroom stretched thin, all students would be affected.Cont\u2019d on Page 3 THE ^\u2014 RECORD ™ON»-,Ne The Record online is new and improved It is more up to date and compatible with the new modern devices To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition and follow the simple instructions.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com SPECIAL OFFER for Record print subscribers: Receive a full year\u2019s subscription to the online edition for only $5 with every new 12 month print subscription or renewal.Contact the office directly to take advantage of this offer. Page 2 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of The Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and archives.Renew or take a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only: $7.46 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3; go to: www.sherbrookerecord.com Click e-edition.Complete form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH -1 SUNRISE: 6:28 SUNSET: 7:16 r\" V J THURSDAY: 60% CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW HIGH 8 LOW -9 furKrI FRIDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH 11 LOW 8 SATURDAY: RAIN OR SNOW HIGHO LOW 0 SUNDAY: 60% CHANCE OF FLURRIES HIGH -2 LOW -9 Keeping in Touch ToWM/hipper/ Exploring the Townships with MWFY Last weekend a group of current or soon-to-be post secondary graduates from Ontario, Montreal and Baie-Comeau came together to discover the charm of the Estrie region with Town-shippers\u2019 Association\u2019s Make Way for YOUth project.MWFY\u2019s seven guests enjoyed a free and all-inclusive Discovery Days weekend that combined networking and recreational activities which allowed them to sample what the Townships has to offer them as their potential future home.The weekend started off with a workshop on entrepreneurship with business coach Augusto Sotelo from YES Montreal.After lunch, it was time to head to the annual job fair and meet with po- tential employers.Armed with their freshly printed resumes, candidates were ready to head to the employers\u2019 booths and make an impression.Friday evening ended with an informal networking supper at Sherbrooke\u2019s Mondo-Resto Bar.After a restful night at the Auberge la Chocolatière in North Hatley, the gang enjoyed a decadent Saturday morning breakfast of crepes and waffles with chocolate (white, milk, or dark) as a condiment.The group then visited local boutiques before heading to Stanstead where they discovered the Granite Museum and Mr.Sheldon\u2019s immense Train collection.That afternoon Ayer\u2019s Cliff mayor, Alec Van Zuiden, met with the group to showcase the town and its future plans.The group then headed back to North Hatley for another networking supper at the Pilsen Pub Restaurant where more links were made and they met with village mayor Michael Page.Sunday was time for a seasonal tradition, the sugar shack! The group enjoyed a guided visit at the Chic Rustique and a brief explanation of tapping maple trees while collecting some of the sap in the buckets.They also got to sample local products and to eat a non-traditional meal.The participants left with a better idea of the features of Townships life.Know a post-secondary graduate or soon-to-be graduate between 18 and 35 looking to make the move in the Estrie region?Want to invite your kids or grandkids back in the Townships?Tell them to explore a Discovery Days opportunity like this with Jenny Ménard! In addition to offering individual support services help young English-speak-ers settle in the region, Make Way for YOUth\u2019s Discovery Days weekends gives curious post-secondary graduates to sample an area in the Estrie and begin developing their network at no cost.For details contact Jenny Ménard, Make Way for YOUth Desjardins Migration Agent, at 819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717, or mwfy@townshippers.qc.ca Offices Closed for Easter Townshippers\u2019Association\u2019s offices in Sherbrooke and Lac-Brome will be closed for the Easter Weekend - Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7 for regular hours of operation.Happy Easter.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, keep reading this weekly Keeping in Touch column in The Record and visit us on Twitter @Townshippers, Facebook and our website www.Townshippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717 or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421.TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION \tg A\tILO\tif\" T\t \tf Jm\twu\tk J\tL f \"u- if\t4\t\tfJl\tm a\tIém ' Æà Participants of Make Way for YOUth\u2019s latest exploratory Discovery Days weekend enjoyed several networking and recreational activities this past weekend as they sampled life in the Townships.The activity is geared to encourage young professional post-secondary graduates to make their home in the region.Ben by Daniel Shelton ¦SSSïs^ G'~* Starting From Price for 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie 4X4 shown, including total discounts of $10,000° ™ (consisting of $8,500* in Consumer Cash Discount and $1,500 in Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash): $44,750** 2015 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT HEMI® V8 4X4 PURCHASE FINANCING STARTING FROM: %± FOR 36 MONTHS AND $0 DOWN ON SELECT 2015 RAM 1500 MODELS STARTING FROM:\tPURCHASE FINANCING ^\tmmmKS! 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