Tag: Quebec

Paradise… O Paradise!, a new book by Sedki Chaabani, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. If you are bothered by your existence, and feel that you are a stranger perplexed by the secrets of the universe, then there will be writing ready for your rescue. If you are an utopist keeping in mind Thomas More in his Utopia or Alpharabius in his The Viewpoints of the Inhabitants of the noble City, or Plato in his Republic, then there will be writing to take you far away to no man’s land, where you can build your own kingdom and ... Read more

The Government of Quebec confirms a $30-million loan for Taiga Motors, while the Government of Canada plans to grant a loan of up to $10 million to the business. These financial contributions will support Taiga Motors’ project to industrialize the manufacture of personal watercraft, snowmobiles, electric motorization systems and battery packs. This initiative valued at $125.17 million will lead to the creation, by the end of 2023, of at least 370 well-paying jobs in Montréal and Shawinigan. Shawinigan, Quebec, July 12, 2021 — The Government of Quebec confirms a $30-million loan for Taiga Motors, while the Government of Canada plans to grant a ... Read more

The governments of Canada and Quebec, in partnership with the City of Trois-Rivières, announced a total of $36.6 million in funding to renovate and modernize the J.-Antonio-Thompson Theater. The announcement was made today in the presence of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Pablo Rodriguez, Lieutenant of Quebec and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications, and Jean Lamarche, Mayor of Trois‑Rivières. The work will include: expansion of the reception area, ticket office and foyer; the ... Read more

The Québec Bridge, originally built as a railway bridge, was designed to link the two shores of the St. Lawrence River and the railways in Quebec and the United States, which was then operated by 11 railroad companies. A masterpeice of engineering, a historic structure and a strategic asset The first construction The Québec Bridge, originally built as a railway bridge, was designed to link the two shores of the St. Lawrence River and the railways in Quebec and the United States, which was then operated by 11 railroad companies. The design included two tracks for trains and one lane ... Read more

On February 18, 2021, in Granby courthouse, Pete Persons Terre Sable & Gravier Inc. was sentenced and fined a total of $15,000 after pleading guilty to two offences under the Species at Risk Act. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund. February 22, 2021 – Granby, Quebec Strong and…