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Proposed federal legislation freezing sale, imports of handguns draws criticism from Winnipeg gun owner
New legislation tabled by the federal government is taking aim at handgun ownership. Tabled Monday afternoon, the bill is a mix of federal measures that didn’t pass before last year’s election and adds some new proposals made during the campaign. “We are introducing legislation to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership,” Trudeau announced at […]
Minister Bonnardel wants a REM from the East to Mascouche
The Eastern REM could well go as far as Mascouche. The Minister of Transport, François Bonnardel, announced that an analysis would be carried out in this direction, in collaboration with the Regional Authority of transport of Montreal (ARTM). “I absolutely want us to be able to have a solution that will meet the needs of […]
Brownstein: Montreal Fringe Festival all grown up, but still out there
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Local News Local Arts Columnists The 32nd edition brings together more than 500 artists from 77 companies from around the globe. Amy Blackmore, the Fringe Festival’s executive and artistic director, with performers Hugues Sarra-Bournet and Naomi Gwynn. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette Article content He is an acrobat, a clown, […]
Electricity rebates for Albertans could arrive in July, gas tax decision not made yet
Nearly three months after Jason Kenney committed to electricity rebates for Albertans, the government is taking heat from the NDP for not paying up yet. Last week, MLAs were sent home early from the spring sitting of the legislature without the UCP giving a clear timeline on when the $150 dollar promise would be credited […]
Celtics: from dusk to brilliance in one season
On January 6, the Celtics squandered a 25-point lead against the New York Knicks and they lost unfortunately, being the fifth loss in seven games and they were also sailing in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 18-21. the coach Ime Udokafrustrated and disappointed, in his first year with Boston he called his team […]
Only 30% of businesses in Querétaro have a delivery system: Canaco
Queretaro, Qro. For every 10 businesses, only three have a delivery system (home delivery), that is, with a delivery scheme for their products, according to the Querétaro delegation of the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Canaco Servytur). The state president of the chamber, Fabián Camacho Arredondo, stressed that the percentage of businesses that […]
High-tech arts center SAT kicks off 25th birthday bash
Breadcrumb Trail Links Technology Local News Entertainment Despite its longevity, the Société des arts technologiques remains a mystery to many Montrealers. Its new boss wants to change that. “I like to say that the SAT is like an octopus with many different tentacles,” says CEO Jenny Thibault. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette Article content […]
Sexual assault: three years for abusing a deficient victim
A Laval judge wanted to denounce the scourge of the sexual exploitation of vulnerable victims by sending to detention for three years a septuagenarian in fragile health who abused a 20-year-old mentally retarded. “The accused found the victim cute, she gave off a purity. Although 52 years separated them, he deliberately chose to take away […]
Canada plans to completely freeze the possession of firearms
The Canadian government has introduced legislation that would freeze the importation, purchase or sale of firearms. “We are limiting the number of firearms in this country,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Regulations to stem the growth of personal handguns are expected to be enacted this fall. “It will be illegal to buy, sell, transfer or […]
Auto parts manufacturers from Nuevo León move towards the electric car market: Manuel Montoya
Monterey, NL. Monterrey companies such as Nemak, Metalsa Y Quimmco Group are moving towards the manufacture of components for electric vehicles, however, supercharger technology is lacking and batteries are very expensive, said Manuel Montoya Ortega, director of the Automotive Cluster of Nuevo León. However, he warned that the electric vehicle it is simpler, and there […]
Biden vows to ‘keep pushing’ for gun laws after visiting Uvalde
Placeholder while article actions load As mourners in Uvalde, Texas, prepared to bury 19 children and two teachers, elected officials vowed Monday to examine last week’s elementary school massacre and flawed police response, and push for changes to gun laws. . President Biden, who spent nearly four hours Sunday visiting the families of the Uvalde […]
The Alouette aluminum smelter turns 30
The largest aluminum smelter in the Americas, located in Sept-Îles on the North Shore, will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Tuesday. Thirty years ago, on May 31, 1992, aluminum was first poured at the Alouette smelter in Sept-Îles. The announcement of the construction of this $1.4 billion plant revived the economy of Sept-Îles overnight. Then […]
Closing of the pleadings and beginning of the preparation of the instructions for the trial of Claude Houde
Once the pleadings were pronounced, the trial was put on hold while Judge Martin Pelletier prepares his instructions for the committee responsible for ruling on the fate to be reserved for Claude Houde. The magistrate therefore withdrew to draft the directives in question. He hinted that he had already done a good deal of work […]
Montreal mass shooting survivors say they’re optimistic about new gun-control bill
Gun-control advocates say they are hopeful the federal government’s new handgun legislation tabled Monday, which includes some of the strongest changes to Canada’s gun laws in decades, will prevent tragedies like the Montreal Massacre and brazen acts of gun violence on city streets. “It leaves a lot of pain, it leaves a lot to be […]
13-year-old Ontario journalist scoring big interviews during provincial election campaign
A 13-year-old Ontario boy has been landing big political interviews and asking tough questions on his own YouTube show throughout the provincial election campaign. After school, Wyatt Sharpe of Clarington often hits the campaign trail or does an interview. Andrea Horwath, Mike Schriener and Steven Del Duca have all sat down with Sharpe for one-on-one […]
Canucks know how Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon got a leg up on the competition
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver Canucks Sports NHL Hockey NHL Western Conference final will showcase how the rival superstars combined natural ability, explosiveness and creativity to take their games to dizzying levels of pace, power and production At full speed with the puck in their sights, Nathan McKinnon (left) and Connor McDavid are about the only […]
Small business will benefit from class-action suit against Visa, MasterCard
Article content The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) would like to help small businesses get some of their money back. Article content Small businesses that have been accepting MasterCard and/or Visa credit cards as payment for the last two decades — any time since March 23, 2001 — could receive a portion of a […]
Unlimited general strike in 22 branches of the SQDC
These some 250 union members had given themselves a strike mandate in February. They are asking the employer for a catch-up salary and better working conditions, in particular on schedules and work-family balance. ” We are on strike until we reach an agreement with the SQDCQuebec Cannabis Societyparticularly on the salary issue. » — A […]
Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at BC premier’s office
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News In a news release from the Save Old Growth group, a man only identified as Richard says he turned himself and is taking responsibility for what he did. Author of the article: Publishing date: May 30, 2022 • 20 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation […]
90-year-old Windsor woman spreads joy to people with dementia
Mary Gibson, 90, and her husband of 41 years, Bill, turned their hobby of crafting colorful wreaths into an activity with a greater purpose. “The wreaths are made of plastic table cloths. We cut them into strips and then they are knotted to the rings around the wreath,” Mary’s daughter, Shelley Sanders explained. Both were […]
Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding ‘one to watch:’ political analyst
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday to cast their ballots in the provincial election, and across the region, one riding stands out for political analyst Michael Johns. The riding of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte “is one to watch” and has traditionally swayed blue. “Federally, it was one of the ridings that, at one point, was very, […]
Canada will limit the small arms market with new legislation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new gun control legislation in Ottawa, Ontario, on Monday. Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP hide title toggle title Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new gun control legislation in Ottawa, Ontario, on Monday. Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP Canadian Prime Minister […]
Drive-thru increasingly popular with Calgary restaurateurs
The president of the agency Orange Group Commercial Real EstateGrant Kosowan, explains that the imposition of social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to ordering and drive-thru in restaurants. In fact, in a report on Calgary’s spring retail outlook, real estate group JLL indicates that rental of retail space for fast food […]
New tax for wine and spirits producers
Producers of artisanal wines and spirits will be subject to a new tax by the federal government, starting next July. This decision by the Government of Canada follows a complaint by Australia to the World Trade Organization. Although Ottawa has announced a financial compensation program, some producers fear being forgotten. Exempt from excise tax since […]
Côte-Nord: a place appreciated by tourists
A few weeks before the start of the summer season, the North Shore still seems to be one of the preferred destinations for tourists. • Read also: Tourism: a new river shuttle between Quebec and Côte-de-Beaupré At Attitude Nordique, we have been preparing for the next tourist season for a few weeks. Visitors have been […]
Monkeypox: WHO does not fear a pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) assured Monday that it has no fears for the moment that the spread of the monkeypox virus beyond African countries could trigger a global pandemic. • Read also: Nigeria: 21 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including one fatal • Read also: Monkey pox: a vaccine available tomorrow Asked at a press […]
Toronto: three young people come close to death while crossing a railway
Three young people had the scare of their lives on May 20 after venturing onto the tracks of a train in Toronto. It is with the aim of raising awareness of the risks of riding on a railway that the public transport company Metrolinx shared a video of this event on Monday. “The video is […]
The forest of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc saved?
The Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Protected Area Coalition will receive $196,000 to work on the proposal for a protected area in the municipality. The money will be used to prepare the official request to preserve this territory near La Mauricie National Park. “This money will be used to characterize the territory, make inventories of endangered wildlife species such […]
Canada will limit the small arms market with a new law
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government introduced legislation Monday that would freeze the import, purchase or sale of firearms. “We are limiting the number of firearms in this country,” Trudeau said. Regulations to stem the growth of personal handguns are expected to be enacted this fall. “It will be illegal to buy, […]