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(Montreal) In the midst of a language storm, the Canadian National (CN) reiterated its intention to hire a French-speaking official, but members of senior management did not comment on the headlines reporting the dissatisfaction of the company’s French-speaking employees at its annual meeting Friday. Posted at 3:02 p.m Stephane Rolland Canadian Press Its chief legal officer, Sean Fein, said the railway company, whose main office is in Montreal, has begun a process to find a French-speaking director on its board. “We expect to appoint this person in the coming months,” he said. Former Quebec Prime Minister Jean Charest was appointed…

A patient infected with Covid-19 virus is about to undergo a CT scan. ©Ludovic Marin / Agence France-Pressenervous effectBritish researchers have studied the consequences of severe forms of Covid on the brain. According to this study from the University of Cambridge, persistent cognitive deficits were found, resulting in an effect similar to aging from 50 to 70 years old.Atlantico: one A British study analyzed the consequences of the severe Covid virus on the brain. r . was foundThe results indicate persistent cognitive deficits. What would the tangible consequences be, according to this study? Andrei Neulon: Yes, the study by the…

Promise of free debt upon him. The $450 million pledged to the venture capital sector in the 2021 federal budget to help create and grow new technology companies across the country is finally ready for distribution. Ottawa is giving fund managers a few weeks to apply and make promising investments before the end of the year. The Canadian venture capital and innovation sector has been waiting for an announcement for several months. Looking at the economic news of the past few months, this influx of new capital is starting to pressure. “What is happening in Ukraine, the pressure caused by…

The 24-hour science event will be present at Laurentians on May 6-7 at 17And Editing. The The concept is to bring together organizations Work in the scientific culture in order to offer a variety of activities – 300 to 400 throughout Quebec – to both the general public and schools. The vast majority of them are free. Several goals stem from the project, such as raising awareness of scientific culture organizations and promoting science. But above all, it is about creation “Sparks” In all walks of life, including the youngest. “It’s about improving the scientific culture of Quebecers in general,…

Make way for the “youth”!Compiling the list of winners is still a subjective process. Like many other things, the pandemic also appears to have precipitated a certain transfer of power in the economic sphere. This new effect is an important criterion in this award.Some of the big names that consistently dominate economic rankings have been left out for simple reasons. For example: Warren Buffett, aka the Oracle of Omaha, has become increasingly contested. Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates have poured tens of billions of dollars into supporting multiple causes through their foundation, but they are hardly “new”…

Nearly six months after it went into effect, the Montreal bloc announced the lifting of the local state of emergency. A decision is made as the epidemic situation improves. • Read also: More than 150 homeless people fined for violating curfew • Read also: Pandemic protective equipment: Quebec delayed more than a month Montreal explained in a press release that it made this decision due to several factors, among them the high rate of vaccination, the improvement of the situation, and the end of health restrictions at the provincial level. Despite the lifting of the state of emergency, Montreal and…

Small farms are requesting a government aid scheme to support them if they have to suspend their activities when a nearby site was declared infected with bird flu. Lit Bolin Liette Poulin, whose breed is located in Cookshire-Eaton in the Eastern Townships, is located in such a restricted area since a small breed is located less than 10 kilometers from his farm was infected. The Ministry of Agriculture informed me that any sale of incubated eggs or sale of chicks is considered this Although it is my main livelihood. She says the woman has sold at least 3,000 dream catchers…

It’s another pandemic, this time not because of a virus but because of our way of life. It concerns the prevalence of myopia, which has doubled in 50 years. 20% of the population was nearsighted in 1970, 40% today. Increased myopia due to our lifestyles In the eighty-second episode of Sixth Science. meScience podcast from science and the future And 20 minutes, He explains the reasons for this increase and above all in detail the three lines of research that today aims to prevent its development: the so-called new brake glasses for children, daily eye drops or even lenses that…

Small farms are requesting a government aid scheme to support them if they have to suspend their activities when a nearby site was declared infected with bird flu. Lit Bolin Liette Poulin, whose breed is located in Cookshire-Eaton in the Eastern Townships, is located in such a restricted area since a small breed is located less than 10 kilometers from his farm was infected. The Ministry of Agriculture informed me that any sale of incubated eggs or sale of chicks is considered this Although it is my main livelihood. She says the woman has sold at least 3,000 dream catchers…

The tiger mosquito is back. This year, this black and white pest is present in nearly sixty divisions. So, here are some tips to avoid being bitten by this dangerous insect. A small bite can have serious consequences. In fact, the tiger mosquito can transmit dangerous diseases such as dengue and Zika to humans. However, there are several simple ways to protect yourself from them. Choose long, loose-fitting clothes First of all, it is recommended to wear long clothes, because the tiger mosquito, recognizable by its black and white stripes, tends to bite the lower legs. It is also advisable…