More than 30 million cases of contamination with the new coronavirus have been officially recorded in Europe, according to a count made by AFP from reports provided by the health authorities on Friday at 08:00 GMT. The 52 countries in the region (which goes east to Azerbaijan and Russia) constitute …
Read More »Shedding: his heart operation postponed a 5th time
A 60-year-old waiting for heart surgery for more than six months saw his surgery postponed for a fifth time last week due to the lack of intensive care beds due to the outage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Réjean Trudel has morale in the heels. The 69-year-old Gatineau resident had …
Read More »“Becoming a conspirator” at LCN: the conspirators seen from the inside
In order to better understand the conspiratorial movements in Quebec, the journalist Jean Balthazard has integrated a movement to see who composes it and what he is really looking for. His approach is told in the documentary Become a conspirator, directed by Laurence Mathieu, which will be broadcast this Friday …
Read More »Couche-Tard and Carrefour: refusal of the French government “clear and definitive”
The French government opposes a “clear and definitive” refusal to the merger between the French distribution groups Carrefour and Canadian Couche-Tard, said Friday the French Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire. • Read also: Carrefour was approached by the Canadian Couche-Tard for a “rapprochement” “My position is a courteous …
Read More »Connor McDavid’s hat trick in Oilers win
(Edmonton) Connor McDavid provided three goals and one assist on Thursday leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Leading scorer in the league last season, Leon Draisaitl was the accomplice of four goals. His five points come from assists at this point in the campaign. …
Read More »Covid-19: Hiroshima launches large-scale testing campaign
The department of Hiroshima (western Japan) is preparing to launch the country’s first large-scale coronavirus testing campaign in the metropolis of the same name, targeting up to 800,000 people, local authorities announced on Friday. “We want to identify positive cases early enough to prevent the virus from spreading further,” Kazuhiro …
Read More »South African variant: the second domestic case detected in British Columbia
A case of the South African variant of COVID-19 was detected in British Columbia on Thursday, becoming the second reported case in Canada. • Read also: COVID-19: the South African variant more transmissible, worrying mutation The case was reported in the Vancouver area according to the province’s public health information …
Read More »Lachine: a “cargo tram” to develop the borough?
The establishment of a “cargo tram” to develop the industrial park in Lachine is one of the various recommendations presented Thursday evening by the borough concerning the development of the tramway in the west of the metropolis. “In order to improve the performance of the industry, a partnership with it …
Read More »A bubble created within the Capitol
For the very first time since March 12, the legendary Capitol Hall comes back to life. Thanks to its hotel and restaurant, the complex has been able to turn into a real bubble to welcome the ComediHa team! Fest, which captures six comedy galas there until January 22. • Read …
Read More »Lack of data, biased trials, the Indian vaccine worries the medical community
One of the two vaccines against Covid-19 which will be inoculated from Saturday in India, Covaxin, developed by a local company and approved “in emergency”, arouses reluctance in the medical community which is concerned about the lack of data on its clinical trials. The colossal vaccination campaign in India, which …
Read More »Quebec conspirators in the crosshairs
After the events of the Capitol in Washington and the imposition of a curfew in Quebec, the police forces tighten their surveillance of the web. Our Bureau of Investigation presents to you some of the leading figures of the anti-Masque and pro-Trump conspiracy movements in Quebec. According to our information, …
Read More »Conspiracy threat: bridges under surveillance
Quebec police forces have tightened the surveillance of certain bridges, such as the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, since the establishment of the curfew that inflamed conspiracyists on the web. Threats on social networks targeted certain infrastructures. • Read also: Quebec conspirators in the crosshairs • Read also: Platforms liable to criminal penalties …
Read More »Vegpro factory must close, says Quebec
Quebec demands the closure of the plant of the largest producer of fresh vegetables Vegpro in Sherrington, Montérégie, due to an outbreak out of control, have learned The newspaper and TVA Nouvelles. • Read also: Major outbreak at the Vegpro plant “There will be a service of closing order. Under …
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 »Platforms liable to criminal penalties
Social networks, like news sites and other digital platforms, can face criminal charges in Quebec if they do not act against hate speech. • Read also: Conspiracy threat: bridges under surveillance • Read also: Quebec conspirators in the crosshairs While the advocates of the far right and conspiratorial influencers, such …
Read More »Student exchanges that worry experts
The arrival and departure of dozens of young Quebeckers and foreigners for cultural exchanges raise eyebrows in the midst of a pandemic when travel is not recommended and reconfigurations are being organized around the world. “In public health, regardless of government laws, it is recommended that only essential travel be …
Read More »Montreal’s highway network: difficult traffic conditions at the end of the week
Complicated traffic conditions can be expected at the end of the week in Montreal, while snow accumulations between 15 and 30 centimeters are expected as of Saturday. In addition, two out of three lanes will be closed until 5 a.m. Friday morning on Highway 25 northbound in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine …
Read More »A 35-year-old man attacked at Place Dupuis
A 35-year-old man was assaulted with a sharp object Thursday evening at around 7:35 p.m. during an altercation between several homeless people in Place Dupuis in Montreal. The altercation took place at the Hotel Place Dupuis, said the spokesperson for the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), …
Read More »The recovery of the economy has begun in Quebec
The economy in 2021 should be like winter jogging, to use the expression of host Mario Dumont. Even if “there is a risk of picking up patches of ice and running into the slush”, the indicators show that the recovery is well and truly underway in Quebec. “The Quebec economy …
Read More »There is relaxation, admit bosses in the construction sector
While snags to health rules explode on construction sites, bosses admit a certain relaxation and promise to roll up their sleeves to stay open. • Read also: Construction, the worst performer in terms of notices of corrections “Can there be releases? It’s possible, ”admitted Éric Côté, CEO of the Corporation …
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