Author: Maria Gill

“In the clear blue sky of physics, two little clouds of incomprehension remained on the horizon that obscured beauty and clarity. (“Knowledge in physics is like the great blue sky, which remains on the horizon only two little clouds of incomprehension.”) These famous words were uttered, In 1900, by the great British physicist Lord Kelvin – the creator of the “absolute zero”, from which the temperatures bearing his name are calculated – in front of his peers at the Royal Institution of London.These two “little clouds” were, one, an inconclusive result of the Michelson and Morley experiment, which failed to…

Laurent Gérin, Young Executive of the Year, with Pierre Ouellette, President of the French University of Ontario, and host of TFO’s Gala Rudy Chabannes.Relephone all inclusive Finally, the Young Inclusive Leader Award was awarded to Sakina Boutayebfrom Ottawa, CEO ofAlliance of Canadian Francophone Women. The other two chosen in this category are Joëlle Kabisoso and Amy Sylla. Joëlle Kabisoso, of Congolese descent, has received numerous awards for her work in raising awareness of sexual assault and access to justice for black girls and women. Aimee Sylla, of French-Senegalese descent, works at EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) and was created brown…

It’s often said that “the eyes say it all,” but regardless of their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD, according to new research from Flinders University and the University of South Australia. In the first study of its kind, researchers found that retinal recordings can identify distinct signals for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each requirement. Using an “electroretinogram” (ERG) — a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the retina in response to a light stimulus –…

With negotiations still deadlocked, about 200 members of the Charity Cannabis Charity (SQDC) union went on strike on Saturday, in about fifteen branches across the province. • Read also: Multiply by fifteen SQDC branches The CSN-affiliated union had voted at the start of the month to bank itself a five-day strike in order to lobby SQDC’s direction. According to federation president Maxime Nadeau, Saturday’s strike will show the important work its members are doing as the Formula 1 Grand Prix returns after a two-year absence. Our negotiations are still faltering on the issue of wages and the employer still has…

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie has repeatedly said that Canada and its allies are seeking to “strangle President Vladimir Putin’s regime diplomatically, economically and politically” within it. It imposes more and more stifling penalties. Minister on the occasion of 100e Invasion day On June 3, announcing “For 100 days, innocent Ukrainians have been suffering, and many have died needlessly. For 100 days, Vladimir Putin has been trying to destroy the Ukrainian economy, causing a food security crisis that has been felt all over the world. For 100 days, Russia has been lying and spreading misinformation.…

Jacob Cerebren and Mia Rapson, The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Hundreds of delegates from Asia, Africa and Latin America who are due to attend the major AIDS conference in Montreal next month are in limbo because Ottawa has not issued them visas, while dozens of others have been refused applications, organizers say. Among those whose visas were refused or who did not receive a response from the government were researchers who were due to present their work and delegates who had been awarded grants to attend the conference. Jean-Pierre Rutte, McGill University professor of medicine and local co-chair of the…

The Quebec Supreme Court has approved Desjardins’ $200 million settlement agreement for class actions related to the leakage of personal information revealed in June 2019. Members of the class action have no action to take, at this time, to confirm the law firms Siskinds Desmeules and Kugler Kandestin have been in contact with the affected clients. As of July 21, they will receive a notice explaining how to file a complaint. All persons affected by the leak of personal information in Desjardins will be able to file a complaint, regardless of their place of residence. Members of the group will…

Pandemic or not, Allied Property continues the ambitious transformation of its downtown former Bell building into a work environment in keeping with its times. Posted at 7:00 am Andre Dubuque Journalism “Our goal is to create an environment that enhances the ability of organizations to attract, motivate and retain the talented men and women who drive their businesses,” CEO Michael Emory said while seated Thursday afternoon in front of the Canadian Club. Montreal. Toronto-based company, largest office manager in Montreal with an area of ​​650,000 square meters2 Under management, it is investing at least 80 million in the renovation of…

After Pink October, a campaign to prevent breast cancer, health services are launching a campaign called “Green June” for cervical cancer prevention and screening. Pascal Mitot • Posted on Jun 16, 2022 at 7:38 pm Cervical cancer is caused by viruses called “human papillomaviruses” or HPV. It is very common for these viruses to be transmitted during sexual intercourse. Condoms are not 100% effective at protecting against it. 80% of women will meet him during his lifetime. In most cases, we recover on their own without even knowing that we have been infected. But in 10% of cases, this infection…

Revenu Québec may face a wave of mass departures, according to a recent survey by the Professions and Professionals Syndicate of Quebec Government (SPGQ), indicating that two out of three people are considering leaving their jobs if their presence in the office is still required. Nearly 45% of survey respondents were not tempted to be in the office, which is required of them two days a week by Quebec tax authorities. A Thursday press release explained that “in addition to not having enough equipment preventing the employee from providing efficient and satisfactory service, days in the office generally take place…