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Héroux-Devtek | Sale ‘raises questions’, says Champagne
(Montreal) The sale of Quebec flagship Héroux-Devtek to an American company will be examined under the Investment Canada Act (LIC), said the Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe…
Digital transition at ARTM | Future facial recognition software raises concerns
We’ve gotten used to unlocking our phones using facial recognition, but this technology could soon allow Greater Montreal public transit users to buy their fares. The Autorité régionale de transport…
Security | Contract at Sacré-Cœur raises eyebrows
The Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal hospital wants to award a major security contract without a call for tenders after a simple virtual shopping session, a practice that is raising eyebrows among the association…
REPORTING. In the Maldives, taking sand raises the land but destroys the marine environment
To protect against rising waters, the Maldives practice embankment. But this technique of moving the sand to raise the land is strongly criticized by part of the local population. Published…
The shortage of assessors raises fears of revenue losses for Quebec cities
At a time when a housing crisis is raging, CEGEPs are struggling to recruit students wishing to become municipal building inspectors. Cities in Quebec must therefore reduce their hiring criteria…
Formula 1’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 raises doubts and criticism
F1 claims to have reduced its carbon footprint by 13% in 2022 and is on track to achieve its ambitious target of net zero emissions in 2030. But significant indirect…
after the attack in Rafah, Egypt raises its tone while Turkey calls on the Islamic world to react
Since the tragic bombing of a displaced persons camp in Rafah, the ground offensive has continued despite international protests. Our correspondents in Egypt and Turkey describe the latest reactions from…
Ottawa raises its reception ceiling and reaches out to 5,000 refugees from the Gaza Strip
Even if only a handful of Gazans among the 1,000 that Canada has committed to welcoming have actually managed to make the journey to the country, Ottawa is raising its…
in Italy, the end of citizenship income enacted by the far right raises fears of a rise in poverty
The government of Georgia Meloni, head of the list of her far-right party in the European elections, removed this anti-poverty measure introduced in 2019. Franceinfo went to Naples at the…
The nocturnal vitality policy raises certain reservations
The idea of extending the legal sales hours of alcohol for on-site consumption in certain sectors of Montreal raises reservations among artists and bar owners. Posted at 3:56 p.m. Max…
The Maison de la chanson et de la musique du Québec project still raises questions
The renovation of the old Saint-Sulpice library with a view to creating the Maison de la chanson et de la musique du Québec (MCMQ) is due to begin this month.…
Emmanuel Macron once again raises the possibility of sending troops, if the Russian army were to “break through the front lines”
The French president gave a long interview to the British weekly “The Economist”, published Thursday, in which he returned in particular to questions of international security and defense. Published on…
Emmanuel Macron once again raises the possibility of sending troops, if the Russian army were to “break through the front lines”
The French president gave a long interview to the British weekly “The Economist”, published Thursday, in which he returned in particular to questions of international security and defense. Published on…
Agriculture | Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge’s purchase of Viterra
(Gatineau) The Competition Bureau says Bunge’s $8.2 billion acquisition of Viterra would “likely” reduce competition in Canada’s agricultural markets. Published yesterday at 4:54 p.m. In a report released Tuesday and…
Capital gains | Quebec imitates Ottawa and raises taxes
(Quebec) Quebec is following in Ottawa’s footsteps and increasing the tax on capital gains, which will bring it three billion dollars in five years according to its estimates. Posted at…
La Presse in New York | Curtain raises on a historic trial
(New York) Outside Manhattan Criminal Court, under a beneficent mid-April sun, a supporter of Donald Trump predicted to the Democrats a vengeance worthy of the greatest dictators after the 2024…
Suffering from cancer, Kate Middleton returns to service but raises concerns by breaking a big tradition
“Thank you for your well wishes to Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales. Your thoughtful gesture is much appreciated.” This is what Kate Middleton has been writing in her…
Greece raises its level of fire vigilance in the face of numerous fire outbreaks and strong winds
In total on Saturday, “71 fires in agricultural and forestry regions across the country broke out in twelve hours”, according to the government. Published on 04/07/2024 11:33 Update on 04/07/2024…
US presidential election: Donald Trump raises $50 million in Florida, more than Joe Biden
Donald Trump raised more than $50 million on Saturday during a gigantic fundraising evening in Florida, a new crucial episode in the war on big donations between the Republican and…
2024 presidential election | Trump raises $50 million, more than Biden, in astronomical fundraiser
(Washington) Donald Trump raised more than $50 million on Saturday during a gigantic fundraising evening in Florida, a new crucial episode in the war on big donations which pits the…