AI opens the horizons of independent video game studios

2023-12-06 09:00:00 The democratization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools comes almost as a blessing for independent video game studios. Thanks to this technology, they can aim higher and further. ChatGPT was released in November. I was using it in November, says Brian McWilliams, director of the Bleuet Sauvage studio. A true enthusiast of new technologies, … Read more

Free Shingrix Vaccine for Seniors: Ontario Health Insurance Coverage and Provincial Policies

2023-12-05 22:31:33 Lise Vaugeois, MLA for Thunder Bay—Superior North and spokesperson for the official opposition of the New Democratic Party and services to seniors, is calling for free Shingrix vaccine against shingles for people aged 70 and over. For this vaccine to be covered by Ontario Health Insurance, you must be 65 to 70 years … Read more

Optimizing Quebec City’s Bus System: Challenges and Solutions

2023-12-04 10:55:00 While waiting for the Quebec government to decide on a structuring transportation project for Quebec City, the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) says it does not have many options on hand to substantially optimize its busiest routes. : 800 and 801. Data from fall 2023 shows that on routes 800 and … Read more

Quebec author Kevin Lambert reflects on whirlwind of success, fierce controversies, and future projects after winning the Medici Prize

2023-12-03 11:09:09 A few weeks after winning the Medici Prize, Quebec author Kevin Lambert looks back on the whirlwind he has experienced in recent months, between selections for prestigious French literary prizes and controversies on both sides of the Atlantic. Between his three trips to France, where he was selected for the Goncourt, Médicis and … Read more

Projections in Urban Design: Pedestrian Safety and Motorist Challenges in Quebec’s Central Districts

2023-12-02 23:55:07 Projections, a type of urban design for sidewalks, are increasingly used in the central districts of Quebec. Although primarily intended to improve pedestrian safety, the protrusions sometimes pose problems for motorists. Five drivers were involved in an accident with an overhang on Boulevard de l’Entente, in the Saint-Sacrement district, in Quebec. One of … Read more

Bank of Canada’s Rate Update: Will There Be a Cut in 2024?

2023-12-02 09:00:00 The Bank of Canada will provide an update on its interest rates on Wednesday. No one expects a policy rate hike at a time when the economy is stagnant and inflation is almost back to the central bank’s target range. In reality, the central bank could start sending a message… to cut rates. … Read more

The Legal Battle Between Énergir and the City of Prévost: Union of Municipalities (UMQ) in an “Uncomfortable” Position

2023-12-01 09:00:00 The legal battle between Énergir, formerly Gaz Métro, and the City of Prévost, places the Union of Municipalities (UMQ) in an increasingly “uncomfortable” position, according to its president Martin Damphousse. Voices are being raised to denounce the proximity between the two organizations, Radio-Canada has learned. The story caused a lot of reaction last … Read more

Netflix’s Collaboration with Canadian Content Production: Government-Free Investment and Policies

2023-12-01 00:48:07 The American giant Netflix says it is ready to collaborate to support the Canadian content production industry, but without the government dictating how to do it. Thursday afternoon, the pioneer of streaming platforms participated in the consultations of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regarding the Online Streaming Act, which aims to … Read more