Author: Sophie Laurent

These “rapid impulses” (in English, fast radio blasts, or FRB) is millions of times the sun’s energy. “Maybe,” because it only lasts a millisecond. And we don’t know what they are. It must be said that their discovery is recent. This label was first discovered in 2007. Being short made it impossible to accurately identify the source. In the following decade, several dozen FRBs have been discovered, but not one was observed more than twice until 2016. And now, 1652 in 47 days. At first they all seemed very far away, hundreds of millions or even billions of light-years away,…

The number of monsters, wizards and other superheroes who will invade the streets on Sunday to collect the rewards will be the usual number, but they may run into many closed doors, particularly in Quebec. • Read also: COVID-19: Quebec offers tips for safe Halloween At least that’s what emerged from a Léger poll, unveiled Tuesday, which shows that barely 29% of Quebecers intend to hand out sweets on Halloween. That’s a starvation rate compared to the Canadian average of 44% of people intending to donate candy, rising to more than 50% in the Prairies and 60% in the Atlantic…

Fat Camera / Getty ImagesTo encourage isolated elderly people to get vaccinated against covid-19 at home, the government has launched a toll-free number (illustrative image taken in Canada).CoronaVirus – The device was announced a few days ago, and now it is active. Since Tuesday, October 26, a toll-free number – 0800730957 – can be reached by isolated people over 80 (or by caregivers, or even relatives) wishing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It is accessible from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and aims to make vaccination accessible to the most vulnerable, by giving them the possibility to inject the serum…

After his teeth were cut at the Canadian Heritage division, Stephen Gilbolt should be entrusted with the orders of the Department of the Environment, Radio Canada was able to confirm. Jonathan Wilkinson, a minister from the Vancouver region, is currently in this role. To our knowledge, Stephen Gelbolt has always been casually listening to his colleagues when it comes to environmental and climate issues around the cabinet table. During his long career as an environmental activist, Mr. Guilbault co-founded Équiterre, and worked within the organization green area He worked as a consultant to several environmental organizations. According to our information,…

This is what emerges from the data published by Statistics Canada on newly opened and recently closed businesses. Thus, in July 2021, there were 3,608 active businesses in the Sagueni Census Metropolitan District (CMA), compared to 3,417 at the height of the pandemic, in May 2020. The district had 3,693 active businesses in July 2019. In addition to Saguenay, the RMRmetropolitan census area It also includes the municipalities of Saint-David-de-Falardeau, Saint-Félix-d’Otis, Saint-Honoré, Saint-Fulgence, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, Saint-Charles-de-Bourget and Larouche. On the other hand, a slight decrease was measured from April to July of this year by about thirty less active companies. increase…

This article is part of a column rumor detectorClick here for other texts. Reader Luke Regal sent us this message: good morning, I want to tell you about a new source of rumors that seems to be active on social networks. These are analyzes that could have been done by a particular doctor to prove the presence of various minerals, parasites, etc. In the composition of vaccines against Covid. This information is currently reflected on the Odyssey website which hosts the Law Movement. One of the first verification steps he recommends rumor detector is to verify the source. Let’s start…

(Montreal) Hydro-Quebec said it has put an end to electricity theft and fraudulent activities associated with cryptocurrency mining, which it suspects led to an estimated $2 million in losses. Posted on October 25, 2021 at 1:11 pm The investigation enabled the company to determine that the illegal cryptocurrency mining activities carried out since last spring are linked to cases of fraud and electricity theft. Cryptocurrency operations are accomplished using vast expanses of thousands of tiny computers designed to perform billions of attempts per second to confirm transactions, which consume a great deal of power. The illegal mining activities took place…

The number of Covid-19 infections is rising again in Landes, according to data from Public Health France. However, a few days ago, the department was still one of the most well-preserved in France, with an infection rate of 13 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. but this The average has been multiplied by more than three in 10 days and falls at 44.9 on Monday 25 October. Most of those infected in the department are not vaccinated, as determined by the ARS regional health agency. According to her, of the 139 cases of contamination identified last week in Landes, 84% were not…

From November 25 to 28, imagine the future with the Sorbonne celebrations! Over 90 free events in five locations in Paris to entertain, discuss, meet and learn. To better engage with the public in areas of excellence, initiatives and successes, Sorbonne University Creates the first festival of science and culture in Paris. For four days, come celebrate science and culture: A debate with scholars, share in Workshops, visit them Exhibitions, Attended Concerts And glassesAnd allow yourself to be surprised Technical Offers ! An original, fun and interactive program that includes more than 90 events To interrogate the world of tomorrow,…

(Montreal) Several organizations of the deaf and hard of hearing are calling on Quebec to provide networks of early childhood centers and health centers with appropriate masks with transparent windows. Posted on Oct 23, 2021 at 3:41pm Frederic Lacroix Couture Canadian Press In an open letter sent to the government, they deplored the cancellation of the last call for bids in order to provide “new window masks that are more effective and comfortable than those used previously.” “This shift makes it difficult to hear for people in a difficult and frustrating situation,” writes Audition Quebec, Quebec’s Network for Social Inclusion…