The sale of the Trois-Rivières Lions should take place on Monday, according to the city’s general manager and the potential buyer would guarantee all debts of the current owner to the city. According to François Vaillancourt, Jeff Dickerson would buy the team from Deacon Sports & Entertainment (DSE). He is co-owner of Spire Motorsports and … Read more
The French want to build 46 wind turbines with a maximum height of 300 meters above sea level off the coast of Dunkirk. Belgium fears that shipping, safety, sea views and nature will be compromised and has filed an objection. The French are big on it: they want to build a park with 46 wind … Read more
A judge specializing in disputes related to protection issues placed the star Alain Delon (88 years old), who suffers from a serious illness, under “enhanced guardianship”, in a new judicial development related to the French film star. Dillon, who suffers from lymphoma, has been placed under judicial protection since January, with a judicial representative appointed … Read more
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu warned French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu that deploying troops to Ukraine would be a disaster for Paris. Photo/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP MOSCOW – Deploying troops to Ukraine would be a disaster for France, says Defense Minister Russia Sergey Shoigu to his French colleague Sebastien Lecornu in a … Read more
The mysterious Havana syndrome, suffered for several years by dozens of diplomats, is linked to a Russian intelligence unit, according to an international investigation by several media published Monday. Starting in 2016, American and Canadian diplomats stationed in Cuba reported experiencing complaints, including migraines, dizziness, nausea and vision problems. These abnormal health incidents, according to … Read more
The 5,700 police officers of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) are stepping up their pressure tactics and urging the government to speed up negotiations for the renewal of their employment contract. Police officers will wear red caps starting Tuesday, at the request of the Association of Quebec Provincial Police Officers (APPQ). We are asking to … Read more
France The remains of French toddler Emile, who disappeared from his grandparents’ garden in July 2023, have been found near the hamlet of Haut-Vernet. The human remains were found on Saturday and “genetic identification analyses” led to the conclusion that they belong to the 2.5-year-old child. The public prosecutor in Aix-en-Provence said this in a … Read more
Traveling to British Columbia, Justin Trudeau unveiled new measures for the 2024 budget, this time relating to childcare services. The Prime Minister of Canada notably announced the creation of a billion-dollar loan program to create new affordable daycare spaces. On Wednesday, Justin Trudeau also unveiled measures that will appear in the 2024 federal budget, which … Read more
Beyoncé, world queen of R’n’B and pop, releases her first album labeled country music, nourished by her native Texas and highlighting the African-American influence in this popular genre with a very conservative image. From her first female gospel and R’n’B group, Destiny’s Child, to her 2016 hit Daddy LessonsBeyoncé highlighted her native South and the … Read more
While the vacancy rate for rental housing in Canada is 1.5%, a record in itself, one type of housing has space to rent: seniors’ residences. According to a 2021 survey (New window) from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the national retirement home vacancy rate is 15.6%, the highest rate is in Alberta at 26.8% … Read more