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

The Unfolding of Corey Perry’s Retirement and Beyond: What Really Happened with the Chicago Blackhawks

2023-11-30 09:00:00 Corey Perry had an exceptional career that seemed destined for the Hall of Fame. Tuesday evening, however, Perry experienced an even more exceptional end to his career. With a minimum of explanation, the doors to the hockey world closed on him. And it chatters. So what did Corey Perry do to be forced … Read more

Controversy Surrounding Northvolt Land Purchase: Quebec Government Under Scrutiny

2023-11-30 09:00:00 The Legault government sees no problem with the fact that Northvolt bought its land 12 times the price paid in 2015 by the owner, with a loan financed 100% by Quebec. Behind the scenes of the record transaction, revealed Wednesday by Radio-Canada, disturbs the opposition parties. It all smells bad, declared Parti Québécois … Read more

Defending Estonia: The Threat of Russian Hybrid Attacks and Border Security

2023-11-30 05:03:45 Estonia assured on Wednesday that it was “ready” to close its border with Russia following a similar measure taken by Finland. Tallinn in turn evokes a potential threat from its Russian neighbor. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the situation at the Finnish border, which has seen an increase in the number of … Read more