Author: Maria Gill

The federal government recently released draft regulations Who can ban?By the end of 2022, manufacture, import and sell six single-use plastic items – such as shopping bags, coffee stirrers, and straws. The goal will be to recycle 90% of plastic waste by 2030, with the introduction of new standards for plastics to make it easier to recycle. On the other hand, recent report From Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) highlights Quebec’s poor performance in terms of waste management. The county generated more than 6 million tons of waste in 2019 – and that was before the pandemic. In addition,…

Although its revenue is improving, Transat AT is not yet out of the woods. Omicron and new border restrictions thwarted its relaunch, forcing the tour operator to seek new accommodations from Ottawa. • Read also: Air Transat and Porter enter into a codeshare agreement • Read also: Other tiles for Transat “In the short term, our priority is to protect our cash and access the liquidity needed to weather this period of uncertainty,” Transat No. 1 Annick Guérard said Tuesday while presenting his latest financial results. “extra” help Although the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, M.me Gerard…

When some take off their coats, others still wear their shirts… We’re not all equal when it comes to being cold. If there are many factors that influence our perception and resistance to low temperatures, there is part genetics. Researchers set up specific genewhich appears to play an important role. If your sensitivity to cold suddenly changes, it may be a symptom of an illness. But in normal times, some people would naturally be more cautious than others. There are many factors that can play a role: our basal body temperature, hormonal fluctuations, our emotional state…But there is also a…

category in: Holidays and tourism, COVID-19active : CFG The focused funding will help present the history of the Fraser River from an Aboriginal perspective and attract more visitors New Westminster, British Columbia, Thursday, March 10, 2022 COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the Canadian tourism sector, with domestic and international travel restrictions reducing visits to tourist attractions. That is why the Government of Canada has created the Tourism Assistance Fund (FAT) to help businesses and organizations in the tourism sector invest in products and services that will promote their long-term growth, while meeting public health requirements. honorable day Randy…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the destruction of certain neurons in the brain and the accumulation of toxic pools of neurons. In France, experts estimate that Parkinson’s disease affects about 160,000 people, most of them over the age of 80. In addition, there will be 25,000 new diagnoses each year.Several scientific studies have already identified some of the factors that contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease: thus, people with schizophrenia, who have been exposed to pesticides or who have attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) will be at risk for developing this condition.“Pre-diagnostic features”…

” Like all Quebecers, members of the large Mondo family are deeply affected and affected by the current situation in Ukraine. This is why we have decided to donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross so that it can do so Meet the humanitarian needs in Ukraineincluding by assisting people displaced by conflict. We are now inviting our customers to join the movement by giving generously, starting today and over the next few weeks. We are convinced That every small gesture can make a real difference in the lives of all those people who are going through the toughest ordeals…

primary Puberty is determined in part genetics. If a girl shows signs of puberty between the ages of 8 and 10, this is called advanced puberty and is not considered abnormal. Puberty varies from person to person. In some cases, signs of the transition from childhood to adolescence appear very early. In this case, we are talking about early puberty. In girls, it is manifested by swelling of the breasts and sometimes the appearance of menstruation. according to Work published in the magazine bread March 1The onset of menstruation at a very early age is not without consequences. In adulthood,…

Canadian manufacturers say supply chain disruptions are reducing production and increasing costs, jeopardizing the sector’s recovery and the economy as a whole. A new survey by Canadian manufacturers and exporters found that nine out of ten companies in the sector were struggling with supply chain issues. More than half say the disruptions are having a significant or severe impact on their business. The report says Canadian manufacturers have lost more than $10 billion in sales due to supply chain disruptions and are facing a cost increase of nearly $1 billion. Eight out of ten factories say they have had to…

Despite the talent shortage, women are still underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Shiva Tirdad, originally from Iran, arrived in Quebec in 2014 to continue her studies, hopes her journey will inspire young girls to follow suit. Shiva Tirdad is a geophysicist. She is a geophysical researcher and artificial intelligence specialist at Natural Resources Canada. She holds a PhD in geophysics. photo courtesy Shiva Tirdad, Ph.D. in geophysics, hopes to persuade young girls to study science. “I improve geophysical data to help geologists with mining prospecting decisions. I use artificial intelligence. It saves time because you can process a lot…

Small and medium businesses are still reeling from the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the point that many are considering shutting down to avoid further losses. • Read also: Executives increasingly difficult to find since the epidemic • Read also: Ottawa pumps $4 billion into digital migration for small and medium businesses Roughly 14% of these companies intend to file for bankruptcy or reduce operations, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Small Business Health Tracker. “Although many restrictions have been lifted across the country, many small and medium-sized businesses are still in a precarious position due…