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May 2022
Elon Musk rejects sexual assault charges, discusses conspiracy

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has dismissed charges of sexually assaulting a flight attendant six years ago, denouncing a 'political” conspiracy.• Read also: Elon Musk announces that the takeover of Twitter cannot be done without guarantee on fake...

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May 2022
Montérégie: arson of a van in Saint-Michel

Another vehicle, pick-up style, was the prey of an arson attack in the municipality of Saint-Michel, in Montérégie, on the night of Thursday to Friday.• Read also: Montérégie: a vehicle ravaged by arson in Saint-IsidoreEmergency services were contacted...

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May 2022
Montérégie: a vehicle ravaged by arson in Saint-Isidore

A vehicle was ravaged by a fire of criminal origin in Saint-Isidore, in Montérégie, on the night of Thursday to Friday.• To read also: Montérégie: arson of a van in Saint-MichelThe police were alerted around 12:45 a.m. to a sport utility vehicle (SUV)...

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May 2022
[LIVE] 86th day of war in Ukraine: here are all the latest developments

The war continues for an 86th day in Ukraine as Russia claims to have taken control of almost the entire Lugansk region.6:11 am | Russia creates new military bases in response to NATO expansionRussia will create twelve new military bases in the west of the...

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May 2022
A first case of monkeypox in France

A first confirmed case of monkey pox was detected Thursday in Ile-de-France, health authorities announced on Friday.• To read also: Monkey pox: another virus, but we are calming down• Read also: Two first cases of monkeypox confirmed in Quebec• To read...

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May 2022
“Pleasure”: foray into the pornography industry, from a female point of view

Crude, sometimes disturbing, Pleasure explores the porn industry from a female perspective.Bella Cherry (the extraordinary Sofia Kappe) arrives in the United States. At customs, she is asked if she is there for business or pleasure. You guessed what she answered.Because...

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May 2022
“The Snow Panther”: a dazzling documentary

Rewarded – with good reason – at the French César, the film The Snow Panther by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier, with Sylvain Tesson, was set to music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.We are on the Tibetan highlands while Sylvain Tesson and Vincent Munier...

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May 2022
CBSA: resumption of service at small vessel reporting centers

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Friday the reopening of reporting centers for small vessels affected by closure measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The recovery will take place gradually in most of the federal agency's sites,...

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May 2022
Southern Quebec: Partially rainy weekend with a Humidex 35

Warm weather will be back for this weekend, as temperatures of up to 30 degrees are expected in parts of southern Quebec with possible showers in places.In Montreal and Montérégie in particular, the mercury is expected to rise with a humidity of 35, while,...

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May 2022
Poilievre is right about inflation!

Pierre Poilievre's recent outing against the Bank of Canada (BC) has earned him some harsh criticism. Yet, no offense to his critics, Poilievre seems to be the only one who understands how the economy works and, above all, the only one who has the courage...

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May 2022
This great idea needs to be followed up.

"The government should..." This is often how the majority opinion begins when we are called upon to confront a problem. President Kennedy's suggestion of what YOU should do for your country doesn't come so spontaneously.The best example is a vox...

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May 2022
Six years to see a shrink in public

If I knew that my last column was going to send a wave of testimonials through my mailbox, I had no idea that this wave would in fact be a tsunami.At a time when many organizations and citizens are calling for mental health to become an election issue, I...

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May 2022
Who is the big winner of the linguistic debate?

Question: Who do you think is the big winner of the language debate right now?Answer: the government of François Legault.If you want to understand the popularity of the CAQ, take a look at recent linguistic debates.One might think that Bill 96 is bogged...

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May 2022
The most important message from Coroner Kamel

'History will unfortunately remember that in Quebec, it was the seniors in accommodation who paid the heaviest price during the first wave of COVID. These words, true, are those of coroner Géhane Kamel.It yesterday presented its report on the first...

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May 2022
It's time to say Bye-Bye to the monarchy

It is time to say 'bye-bye” to the monarchy in Canada.No, I'm not allergic to British institutions. In fact, I am a life member of the Queen's Privy Council and I am informed that as such, when the day comes, I will be entitled to participate...

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May 2022
Montreal: obstacles on the highway network during the long weekend

Obstacles are to be expected during the long weekend on the highway network in the Montreal region, particularly at the Turcot and Saint-Pierre interchanges.Mobility Montreal is planning the complete closure of Route 136 eastbound between the Turcot interchange...

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May 2022
Avian flu: authorities recommend avoiding touching dead animals

The Gaspésie-Île-de-la-Madeleine regional public health department reminds the public of the need to take precautionary measures when a dead animal is found, while two cases of avian flu have been confirmed.Several dead birds, gannets, were seen on the...

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May 2022
Bye Bye Denis, Hello Jeanick

This week, in the world of media and celebrity, we have witnessed, 48 hours apart, a hard-hitting start and a shattering arrival.The departure is that of Denis Lévesque, who bows out after 16 years on the air.The arrival is that of Jeanick Fournier, big...

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May 2022
When respect has its place

PHOENIX, ARIZONA | Sometimes we get WWE stuff. Like, taking a banana out of a bag, like, smashing a piece of fruit in the opponent's face, like, going for wacky statements and insults...Worse, other times, two men act as sportsmen before a big match,...

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May 2022
Bettman listening

That Minister Eric Girard gets another meeting with Gary Bettman is not surprising.The two men had agreed to continue the discussions started a few months ago to further the exchange of information. It's in the commissioner's best interests to find...

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May 2022
China condemns 'groundless' Huawei 5G ban in Canada

Beijing on Friday slammed Canada's "baseless" decision to exclude Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network in the name of national security.The United States is urging its allies to give up ZTE and especially Huawei to equip their 5G...

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May 2022
Norway: at least three injured, including one seriously, in an "indiscriminate" attack with a knife (police)

At least three people were injured, one seriously, in an "indiscriminate" assault on Friday in southeastern Norway, Norwegian police said.A suspect has been arrested, local police said on Twitter, without specifying at this stage the reasons for this attack.'At...

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May 2022
Be careful on the rivers, advise the authorities

With warm weather and summer approaching, authorities are asking boaters not to take risks on bodies of water without safety precautions to avoid possible tragedies.The Ottawa Police Service said Friday that its marine unit will be deployed to local waterways...

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May 2022
Biden expected in Asia, the shadow of North Korean nuclear hangs over his trip

US President Joe Biden is expected in Asia on Friday where he wants to affirm the ambitions of the United States, but the shadow of a possible North Korean nuclear test will hang over his trip.• Read also: North Korea 'ready for a nuclear test”•...

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