Today I am forgiven for thinking about the evolution of the world. For thirty years we have been talking about globalization all over the world, but especially in the west. The trend was not necessarily new, but it was accelerating: countries allowed themselves to be swallowed up by a global system that produced a homogeneous … Read more
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tick infected with Borrelia bacteria and does not appear to spare any region in Quebec. Estrie is more severely affected, as are the Outaouais and Montérégie regions, but ticks continue to spread. And with climate change, Dr. Amir Khadir, microbiologist and infectiologist at CHUM, … Read more
(Montreal) Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette’s diplomatic mission to France provided an opportunity not only to speak about the French language, but also about the improvements that should be made to the justice system. Posted at 12:48 p.m Clara Descurninges The Canadian Press “You have possible solutions in France regarding judicial delays,” Quebec’s justice minister said in … Read more
Twenty people were still waiting for their passports outside the Complexe Guy-Favreau in Montreal on Saturday afternoon. Some of them have been encouraged by the announcement that a special task force will be set up to deal with the delays, but frustration lingers. Posted at 8:52 Updated at 2:17 p.m Frederik Xavier Duhamel The press … Read more
According to the federal agency, Canadian employers were actively seeking to fill 1,001,100 job vacancies, up 23,300 from March and 308,000 from April 2021. The vacancy rate, which measures the proportion of vacancies in all positions, was 5.8% in April compared to 4.4% in the same month last year. This change comes as job numbers … Read more
It is the return of the International des Feux Loto-Québec this summer after an enforced hiatus of almost three years that has hurt the industry. The opening show – titled I remember – will be presented on Saturday evening. Posted at 11:41 am Frederik Xavier Duhamel The press “It’s going to do a lot of … Read more
Quebec wants to increase its food independence, but the vegetable growers who feed it face rising costs, stagnant incomes and regulations that are impossible to manage, to the point where many are giving up. Posted at 5:00 am Helen Barill The press “If I sell my product at the same price as last year, I … Read more
In the former Abenaki Territory, bordering Lake Massawippi, in the Eastern Townships, there is now a lush garden with artwork and plant paintings where birds sing. But those who listen can still hear the whispers of those who once trod its soil… Posted yesterday at 12:00 p.m Texts: Isabelle Morin The press Photos: Martin Tremblay … Read more
A Quebec woman living in Playa del Carmen fell victim to her big heart being killed while socializing with a sick friend she didn’t know was a scammer, her relatives say. • Also read: The Quebecer killed in Mexico was accused of fraud and wanted by the RCMP “Fannie has always looked for the good … Read more
The world’s largest mosaic culture exhibition officially opened its doors on Friday in Quebec City’s Bois-de-Coulonge Park. The day before, dignitaries including Mayor Bruno Marchand inaugurated the site, which is expected to accommodate 750,000 people by October. Under the theme Once upon a time… the earth, 200 works of art are presented in five paintings … Read more