You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Joliette—Manawan 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 256 of 256 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 256 of 256 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Joliette—Manawan Ste-Marie has 28,195 of 57,228 votes (49.27%) is in second place with 17,890 votes (31.26%) and Pascal Bapfou Vozang Siewe Ste-Marie has represented the riding since 2015 Joliette—Manawan used to be named Joliette The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 22,679 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Crime BeatNewsQuebec police searching for teen girl last seen in JolietteBy Daniel J. RoweUpdated: April 16, 2025 at 11:23AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved CUPE 1152 representing 80 outside workers for the Ville de Joliette marking a significant turning point for its members 60% of the members voted against a first tentative agreement The second version was accepted by 84% of members on October 5 “It took a strike vote to get us to this point we have reached an agreement that a majority of our members support.” The new president would like to thank his predecessor and sick leave and floating vacations will now be exchangeable for pay The collective agreement will remain in force for five years “I would like to highlight the commitment of the negotiating committee They worked right up to the last minute to improve our members’ working conditions Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 256 of 256 polls are reporting as of 4:13 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 256 of 256 polls are reporting as of 4:13 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election Looking for another riding? 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The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation beach water quality reports and election results The team is Lucas Timmons and Cody Gault with support from the Star and Metroland’s editorial and technical teams The Musée d’art de Joliette (MAJ), in partnership with the Fondation du Musée d’art de Joliette (FMAJ) recently announced the 10 finalists for the 2024 Monique-et-Robert-Parizeau Prize Four of the finalists are from the Concordia community: The artists were selected for their innovative contributions to printmaking “It is beyond an honour to be recognized by the Musée and Jury as it exhibits the impact print has had on the creative culture of Québec and Canada as well the dexterity printmaking has on the world as evident by the artists I am presented with,” says prof Mitch Mitchell “I am forever wanting to push the language of print beyond the surface of paper because it is by nature a reflection of our history and present both personally and professionally”.  The recipient of the prize will be announced on March 12 during a ceremony at the Simon Blais Gallery in Montreal which celebrates excellence and innovation in print media is named in honour of Monique and Robert Parizeau Find out more about the Department of Studio Arts and the Musée d’art de Joliette This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Sign up for the Designlines weekly newsletter to keep up with the latest design news trends and inspiring projects from across Toronto From a sprawling family home in Oakville to a coastal-inspired retreat north of the city we present spaces created by architects and interior designers that redefine the contemporary Receive our weekly selection of stories about sensational modern homes Photography Courtesy Of Katherine Vandermey Life-long friends have Jenna and Holly have been sharing their eclectic French decor finds online since 2019. Driven by their passion, and a public interest, in European antiques, the duo were inspired to open their Pickering boutique Joliette to elevate the shopping experience for their GTA audience. Joliette specifically sources well–made and durable pieces designed to live across generations. The antiques adopted into homes become “the new heirloom”, living on in new places. By choosing well-crafted antiques, Joliette can reduce furniture waste in landfills. These “new heirlooms” are an easy, accessible way to achieve an inheritance of sustainable haute design. Joliette’s hand selected collections have that certain je ne sais quoi, transforming spaces into a classic time capsule of style. Add a touch of personal style with these homewares and their intricate designs. From patterned flatware and brass lighting to vintage playing cards, Joliette collection’s highlight the beauty and detail found in its European antiques. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account BY Megan LaPierrePublished Mar 20 After celebrating the 10th anniversary of his debut album Dream Your Life Away on tour last year, Vance Joy has announced a run of North American appearances for 2025 — including a few Canadian ones in Halifax Things get underway in Canada starting August 26 at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax with support from Fortunate Ones The Australian singer-songwriter will remain on the East Coast for another gig at the Mary Brown's Centre in St John's (August 27) before making his way to the central part of the country for Quebec performances in Joliette (August 29) and Quebec City (August 30) Vance Joy will complete the rest of his itinerary stateside He's currently scheduled to wrap the tour on September 28 in Ocean City Tickets go on general sale next Friday (March 28), with various presales beginning March 25 at 10 a.m. local. Check out the full schedule of dates below, as well as Exclaim!'s Canadian concert listings for more upcoming shows Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. Occasional rain tapering to a few showers late MontrealNewsPolice investigating suspicious death of alleged Hells Angels support club member in Quebec parking lotBy Marisela AmadorPublished: January 15, 2025 at 2:00PM EST Text description provided by the architects. Today the Musée d’art de Joliette is recognized as Quebec’s most important regional art museum While pursuing the objectives of conservation dissemination and research established over half a century ago by its founders the Musée continues to expand its permanent collection which currently comprises some 8,500 works held in four collections: Canadian art © Steve MontpetitOur objective to enhance the connection between the institution and the public is achieved by adding three new volumes to the building that accentuate the dynamism of the existing cruciform composition and allows passers-by a glimpse of the activity happening within. Furthermore, the fenestrated spaces frame views of the river L’Assomption and surrounding cityscape  from within. © Steve MontpetitSince its inauguration, the museum has become an important setting for social activities and gatherings such a classes, creative studios, performances, exhibitions, guided tours, cocktails, and concerts. SectionsParticular attention was paid to the original building by revealing and cleaning the existing concrete structure that had been covered up with brick and plaster over time. In order to facilitate visitor orientation and create a dramatic double-height space, part of the second floor concrete slab was demolished at the entrance of the building here the original museum atrium had once existed. © Steve MontpetitThe museum greatly benefits from a succession of loosely programmed spaces with varied spatial arrangements that permit and encourage a multiplicity of functions. Furthermore, the reverberation time of each of these spaces was modulated with the use of absorptive acoustical surfaces, while motorized blinds control natural light levels, and a series of audio-visual infrastructures allow multimedia content to be broadcasted and featured in all of these spaces. © Steve MontpetitA work of art, conceived as part of the integration of art to architecture program, is perched at the top of the new, fully glazed emergency staircase and is seamlessly integrated in the exhibition circuit. © Steve MontpetitThe project required a complete code compliance update of the existing spaces including the renovation of the museum archives in the basement the replacement of all the mechanical and electrical systems the complete waterproofing the building envelope the construction of new office spaces and the creation of a entirely universally accessible museum Also included in the architect’s mandate were the signage design and the selection of all interior and exterior furnishings You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email MontrealNewsMontreal rally honours Joyce Echaquan on 4th anniversary of her deathBy Marisela AmadorPublished: September 28, 2024 at 3:46PM EDT Bridgestone Canada (BSCA) announced its passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility in Joliette Quebec received the Innovative Manufacturer – Large manufacturing facility award at the Les Mercuriades business competition on April 19 This award supports Our Way to Serve and demonstrates Joliette teammates' significant contributions to innovation economic development and quality of life in Quebec over the years Les Mercuriades judges were impressed by the $250 million multi-phase expansion and modernization project The project is implementing several state-of-the-art technologies to help the company meet market demand by producing larger diameter tires that fit today's pickup trucks and SUVs as well as increase productivity while enhancing the plant's global competitive position "I want to thank our 1,300 teammates for their creativity and dedication in moving our plant forward on the road to innovation," said Robert Verreault General Manager of the Bridgestone Joliette plant "This recognition brings heightened visibility for the Joliette plant Given the recruitment challenges in the manufacturing sector this is a great outreach opportunity that we hope will boost our recruitment efforts." Launched in 1981 by the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce Les Mercuriades is the most prestigious business competition in the province of Quebec One of the most environmentally sustainable Bridgestone plants the Joliette facility produced 150 million tires as of 2014 and is the largest private employer in the Lanaudiere region of Quebec The facility also celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening in 2016 The plant team has achieved numerous awards in addition to this latest honor including the Productivity Improvement Award and Business of the Year Award by the Federation of the Chamber of Commerce of Quebec Grande Mention at the Grand Prix Quebecois de la Qualite from the Government of Quebec Silver Award for Quality at the Canada Awards for Excellence and Recyc-Quebec Certification – Gold Level Three certification given by the Government of Quebec to companies that recycle more than 90 percent of their waste Si vous êtes un journaliste qui a des questions au sujet de cette histoire ou d’autres nouvelles de l’entreprise, veuillez communiquer avec nous Joliette Plant team recognized with sustainability award from Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec 770 000 passagers transitent vers la Corse depuis Marseille La majorité des voyageurs se déplacent en voiture jusque dans la soute des bateaux Les compagnies La Méridionale et Corsica Linea assurent cette « continuité territoriale » entre Marseille et l’Île de beauté pour prendre les bateaux bleus de La Méridionale l’embarcadère des piétons se situe entre la tour La Marseillaise et le Cepac Silo Tandis que le départ pour les bateaux rouges de Corsica Linea se trouve plutôt au coin de la place de la Joliette sur une partie du J1 à côté du siège du port L’instance portuaire a donc lancé un concours d’architectes pour concevoir une seule et même gare de 800 m2 pour les deux compagnies, comme l’a relevé TPBM Ce projet doit permettre de simplifier les flux de passagers d’une part Et de mutualiser les coûts (contrôles sécurité…) d’autre part le GPMM a choisi l’emplacement entre les Terrasses du port et le Cepac Silo Car cet espace « laisse un grand vide » en dessous du viaduc autoroutier Mais aussi parce que la zone est « bien desservie » par le bus Les répondants devront trouver comment intégrer le bâtiment « entre 4 à 6 mètres de hauteur » à l’ensemble architectural tout autour en écho aux Docks aux et Terrasses du port Mais aussi comment « connecter intelligemment la gare à la place Henri Verneuil » Un parvis devra être construit devant la gare « en dialogue avec la clôture » qui ceinture les bassins Est Une réflexion sur la végétalisation sera également menée Le port sélectionnera d’abord trois architectes en avril sur la base de leurs dessins les finalistes devront composer un groupement avec les entreprises du bâtiment Le lauréat devrait être connu cet automne Cette gare doit également devenir « une vitrine avancée de la Corse » Comme un outil marketing améliorant à la fois l’expérience touristique et le parcours jusqu’à l’Île de Beauté ce nouvel outil pourra aussi absorber une hausse des flux des passagers vers la Corse « Mais ce n’est pas notre priorité » Sa première motivation reste d’améliorer les conditions de voyage des passagers pendant la saison estivale alors que le nombre d’escales peut monter jusqu’à 20 chaque jour (Bridgestone) today announced the construction of an automated warehouse at its Canadian passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility in Joliette estimated at CA$56 million (US$45 million) will further enhance the operational excellence of the plant and increase the company’s agility to serve the North American tire dealers and customers With a maximum storage capacity of 500,000 tires the new building will utilize fully automated technology to store the tires manufactured at the Joliette plant The new facility is expected to open in early 2020 This investment builds upon the expansion and modernization of the Joliette plant announced in 2016 CA$312 million (US$250 million) project is progressing as the factory gradually increases its daily production “The construction of a highly technological warehouse demonstrates our commitment to use innovative solutions to optimize our operations to better serve our customers,” said Robert Verreault “The Joliette plant has been undergoing an exciting transformation for the past two years and this total investment underscores Bridgestone’s commitment to our team the Lanaudière region and all North American customers.” the new warehouse will enable the company to reduce transportation costs and shorten time-to-market of its products to meet customer demands in Canada and across the northern belt of the United States “We continue taking important steps to better deliver the high-value-added products our customers want and need,” said Erik Seidel “The new distribution warehouse will provide more space to house tires onsite at the Joliette plant improving the ability to get the right tires to the right place at the right time.” As one of the Bridgestone Group’s most environmentally sustainable plants the Joliette facility is committed to preserving nearby 7-hectare wetlands on its property which has influenced the design of the warehouse the new 127-foot tall building will be built close to the existing plant facility and be attached by a walkway the Joliette plant is the largest private employer in the Lanaudière region of Québec The plant team has achieved numerous awards in the past year including the Innovative Manufacturer Award from the Federation of the Chamber of Commerce of Québec and the Prix Créateurs d’emplois for the Lanaudière region The Joliette plant also holds a Recyc-Québec – Gold Level 3 certification given by the Government of Québec to companies that recycle more than 90 percent of their waste a percentage that the plant greatly exceeds For more company news, visit www.BridgestoneAmericas.com (BSCA) is a member of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and a direct subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas is the world's largest tire and rubber company agricultural and other tires to their customers in Canada and the United States through its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Canada unit retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development If you're a journalist with questions about this story or other company news, please contact us Firestone Launches Affinity AS Touring Tire to Enhance the Ride Quality Bridgestone to Exhibit at 40th Space Symposium Empowering Lunar Mobility from the Ground Up Under Extreme Conditions Bridgestone to Debut First MASTERCORE Tire for Aggregate Segment with Enhanced Load Capacity and More Tire Life Bridgestone Unveils Two New Tires with ENLITEN Technology and its Advanced Digital Service Dispatch Solution at TMC 2025 The Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League and the Canadian Junior Hockey League is in mourning following the tragic death of player Émile Gagné Émile played half a season with the Joliette Prédateurs in 2022-23 He also played with the Princeville Titan in 2021-22 and part of 2022-23 its team members and players extend their deepest condolences to Emile’s family and loved ones Those who need support or help can call Sport’Aide for assistance: HONOURABLE MENTION: Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL); Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL); Haliburton County Huskies (OJHL); Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL); Condors du Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (LHJAAAQ) province hasn’t acknowledged systemic racism exists A small crowd gathered in front of the Native Friendship Centre in Joliette to commemorate the third anniversary of Joyce Echaquan’s death advocates and Indigenous leaders marched toward the Joliette hospital where she died as echoes calling for justice reverberated through the streets died shortly after live-streaming the racist remarks coming from her caretakers at the hospital we wanted to give ourselves a moment of pause What she left us as a legacy and the hole she left in her community because people are still living with the repercussions of her death,” Jennifer Petiquay-Dufresne the executive director of the Office of Joyce’s Principle Echaquan’s legacy includes Joyce’s Principle which aims to guarantee to all Indigenous people the right to equitable treatment in Quebec’s health care system said that some gradual progress has been made since Echaquan’s death on Sept 2020 but emphasized that much more work is still needed a reconciliation committee was set up to discuss how to improve care How we can restore the community’s trust in the Joliette hospital the issue with the Quebec government is the lack of recognition of systemic racism,” the chief said the Quebec government has not adopted Joyce’s Principle unlike a number of professional medical orders and organizations in the province It hasn’t acknowledged that systemic racism exists in the province either it’s worrying to have to go to an institution where a situation has taken place such as the death of Joyce Echaquan,” Flamand noted The chief added that the Joliette hospital the closest one to the Atikamekw community of Manawan must continue working towards building trust who is from Manawan but lives in Montreal and attended the march said that watching Echaquan’s livestream was very painful and heartbreaking It will always be there if we don’t move forward If we don’t join hands with non-Indigenous people We have to walk together to make it right,” she said Quebec’s Indigenous Affairs minister the president of the Quebec Native Women Association it was important to be present at the commemoration to honour Echaquan we ensure that we remember what happened to Mrs it’s also a time for us to come together and engage in conversation,” Étienne said Signup to our newsletter and receive this week's top stories every Saturday morning MontrealNewsHealth board that governs Joliette Hospital acts to improve relations with Indigenous patientsBy 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience the largest Canadian-owned company in the concrete and cement industry has announced that it has concluded a transaction with CRH Canada Group Inc. involving the acquisition of numerous assets located in Quebec With its extensive network of strategic contact points Béton Provincial now operates one of the largest distribution networks in eastern North America By strengthening the vertical integration of its operations the company is diversifying its product offerings and gaining better control over its supply chain The transaction will have a positive impact on the economic landscape of eastern North America as it consolidates the leadership of a Canadian company in the supply chain for infrastructure renewal and the construction of resilient structures By combining the benefits of the integration of the cement and concrete industries it also bolsters Béton Provincial's ability to implement innovative projects in green concrete thereby contributing to the transition to a more sustainable and responsible industry "This significant milestone highlights the journey undertaken by Béton Provincial since its foundation in Matane (Québec) in 1960 We are very proud to see that a 100% Canadian-owned company is now making its mark alongside the major multinational players in its industry This accomplishment would not have been possible without the trust and continuous support of our partners who demonstrate our common commitment to excellence Béton Provincial is acquiring the Ash Grove cement plant in Joliette as well as the activities of Demix Béton and certain activities of Demix Agrégats The company becomes the owner of the following assets: all cement activities will be operated under the name Ciment St-Laurent / St reviving a historically recognised brand in Quebec and eastern North America Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/15052024/bton-provincial-acquires-assets-from-crh-canada-group-in-eastern-north-america/ In the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss the ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system Listen for free today » CRH announce good start to the year despite unfavourable weather in the seasonally least significant quarter Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? 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Following acquisition of assets in Eastern Canada and New York State Quebec-based company is reintroducing a historic brand Canadian-owned Béton Provincial Ltée is expanding its footprint with the purchase of concrete and cement assets in Quebec the largest Canadian-owned entity in the concrete and cement sector has concluded its transaction with CRH Canada Group Inc that adds a number of cement plants and terminals which it has organized under the Ciment St-Laurent/St In addition to the Ash Grove cement plant in Joliette as well as the activities of Demix Béton and certain activities of Demix Agrégats including three in Newfoundland and Labrador including seven in Greater Montreal and a pair in the Quebec City region; and two quarries near Montreal located in Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur and Mirabel the company says all cement activities will be operated under the name Ciment St-Laurent/St reviving a historically recognized brand in Quebec and Eastern North America “This significant milestone highlights the journey undertaken by Béton Provincial since its foundation in Matane [Québec] in 1960 We are very proud to see that a 100 per cent Canadian-owned company is now making its mark alongside the major multinational players in its industry,” stated company president André Bélanger “This accomplishment would not have been possible without the trust and continuous support of our partners With an extensive network of strategic contact points Béton Provincial says it now operates one of the largest distribution networks in eastern North America adding that the acquisition has strengthened the vertical integration of its operations Béton Provincial employs over 2,700 people at its facilities which include 94 ready-mix concrete plants along with numerous facilities related to bitumen and aggregates www.betonprovincial.com Construction technology is advancing both on and off the job site On-Site goes in-depth on the latest steps forward in its Technology Report View Report Mother of seven had her wrists and ankles in restraints when family arrived at hospital Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of how Joyce Echaquan died Michele Audette heard her share of testimony as a commissioner during the MMIWG national inquiry – but she came to Trois-Rivieres to lend support as more revelations about Joyce Echaquan’s death were made public during the first days of the coroner’s inquest “We walk beside the family and we support them to understand how the system works or how to walk through that system with them,” Audette told APTN News outside the courthouse Friday morning from the community of Manawan north of Montreal 2020 after being transported to Joliette hospital with stomach pain The 37-year-old Atikamekw mother of seven went live on Facebook filming female staff insulting and mocking her The video of her seeking help and being ridiculed circulated widely on social media and prompted widespread indignation across the country The inquiry, which began Thursday has heard from family and relatives of the deceased woman all of whom said Echaquan had reservations about going to the hospital She had a host of health problems including diabetes and heart issues that required regular treatment the inquest opened with emotional testimony from her widower who testified that Echaquan had feared going to hospital in Joliette told coroner Gehane Kamel on Thursday that Joyce was an “exceptional” mother who deeply valued her culture’s traditions The mother of his children – the mother of a community.” Joyce’s sister-in-law Jemima Dube prepared a written statement to deliver in open court on Friday detailing what she experienced rushing to Joliette hospital after seeing the livestreamed video “Yes I knew that Joyce was fearful about frequenting the Joliette hospital,” she told the inquest through an interpreter Audette stepped in to read the statement on her behalf APTN obtained a copy of the written statement read aloud in court Echaquan called Jemima using the hospital phone and asked her to come bring her home because she was scared But Jemima said she wasn’t able to secure a ride immediately where Echaquan complained about being overmedicated while staff are heard hurling insults at her Jemima alleges she was treated with indifference by staffers “I looked for Joyce and no one was helping me I circulated until nurses saw me – it’s like I was invisible,” reads a passage from Jemima’s statement “I crossed two nurses leaving a room exchanging bizarre looks ‘She didn’t ask to end her life like that:’ Public inquiry into Joyce Echaquan’s death begins in Quebec she was taken to a family room while a team tried to resuscitate Echaquan A doctor came to see her to say they tried to save Echaquan “When I heard them say they hadn’t succeeded I didn’t know what to do,” the statement said which she said was restrained and covered in bruises In a video filmed by her daughter the day of her death Echaquan’s hand was still warm but became cold over time She said she held vigil with other community members while waiting for relatives to make the three-hour drive from Manawan I asked where the exit was – like I’d been blinded,” Jemima wrote in her statement and when I got outside I started to cry before I even realized I was crying.” Joyce’s brother also testified Friday that he was shocked at her condition when he visited the medical facility last September Stephane Echaquan told the inquest his sister was bruised and shackled to the bed I never thought I’d see a member of my family being tied up like an animal,” he told the inquiry He documented her bruises in photos that will be shared with the inquest “Sometimes I’m confused,” the brother said to conclude his testimony “I have questions that are still without answers.” officers with the provincial police force told the courtroom they interviewed more than 20 people of interest at the time of Joyce’s death – but did not have enough to lay criminal charges “Let’s wait to see what the coroner will give us as recommendations and what the family will say at the end of this process,” Audette added “Because I think we should keep all the energy and support to them during the next couple of weeks.” Hearings will resume at the Trois-Rivieres courthouse on Monday the nurses from Joliette hospital are expected to give their version of events in anonymous testimony Bridgestone Canada plans to invest $312 million to expand and modernize its Joliette The project involves automating plant equipment to increase production from 17,000 to 20,000 tires a day The new equipment will also make it possible to manufacture larger tires for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and vans “This is the biggest investment in the plant since it opened in 1965 It’s a long-term investment that should ensure its future for years to come,” said Plant Manager Robert Verreault The Québec government will make a $54-million contribution to the company through Investissement Québec to support the expansion That funding consists of a $44-million loan and a $10-million non-refundable contribution Bridgestone Canada employs some 1,300 people at its Joliette plant The investment will secure those jobs for the next 20 years Aerospace ICT Life sciences Mining Multimedia All our industries Access to information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy statement Security measures Netiquette Manage my cookies International subsidiariesin Québec IQ Québec website grand V website (in French only) BNQ Innovation (in French only) Exportation (in French only) Factorielle (in French only) Filière Batterie (in French only) Joliette sits about 50 kilometres northeast of Montreal and 10 kilometres north of the St It’s home to the internationally acclaimed Festival de Lanaudière an annual summer celebration of classical music When you drive in by car—and there is little chance that you’ll arrive by any other means—you’re greeted by a bright cantilevered box that slides out over a podium of white concrete steps This is the sparkling new addition to the Musée d’art de Joliette (MAJ) which designed the two-storey addition to an existing structure known as “the bunker,” says that the aim was to open up the museum to the community came to him with a vision to make the institution a bigger part of everyday life in the city That mandate follows a worldwide focus on how museum design can impact the visitor experience the Whitney Museum has moved from Marcel Breuer’s inward-looking 1966 building to an airy glass-faced Renzo Piano building attached to the High Line the idea is to attract the public and to bring the art works forward to the community so that people participate not just in a museum visit “The architecture is the setting for that event.” Joliette—population 19,958—began as a couple of saw mills on the banks of the Assomption River in the early 19th century It started to grow into a regional centre with the arrival of the Clercs de Saint-Viateur from France in 1847 This Roman Catholic teaching order established the Séminaire de Joliette whose heritage buildings are just across the road from the MAJ Even a welcome 2009 revamp of the main downtown plaza has had little effect on the centrifugal forces affecting Joliette A model made by Father Wilfrid Corbeil provided the inspiration for the architecture In 1942 Corbeil had helped set up a collection of modern and religious art in the Séminaire de Joliette that is the core of the MAJ’s collection today but the building ended up as a rough agglomeration of blank concrete boxes and still needed a complete replacement of its electrical and mechanical systems Administrative offices and some storage facilities had to be renovated Gauthier’s design added three volumes that transform the building yet continue its existing rectangular geometry “We wanted to exploit the orthogonal tension in the project,” says Gauthier “I believe in the power of the meeting of the right angle.” FABG painted the original concrete building charcoal grey so that it now acts as a backdrop to the addition They do not add more dedicated gallery space multifunctional rooms that allow for a wide range of activities—from art courses and concerts to exhibitions and parties They have all been fitted out in the same way white-painted steel structure and polished concrete floors New interacts with old in a straightforward manner: both the existing and added structural components are exposed and the old brick and concrete have been cleaned up to harmonize with the new white paint Gauthier transformed the main lobby into a light-filled two-storey hall A new terrace on the second level affords dramatic views of the river The result is a raw look familiar in contemporary art museums adds a vertical element to the composition visitors can climb up a steel stair to an observatory It’s an appropriate setting for artist Claudie Gagnon’s Collections: Suspended Time funded by the provincial government’s 50-year-old program to integrate art into public buildings Gagnon created a glittering chandelier-like cascade of a hundred-odd glass and crystal objects including measuring cups and laboratory flasks Gauthier is something of an authority on public architecture in Quebec He’s one of the main architects giving physical form to the ongoing secularization of Quebecois life that began with the Quiet Revolution He has designed over 30 cultural projects across the province starting with the reconfiguration of Buckminster Fuller’s Expo 67 pavilion into the Biosphere museum (1990) he also designed the Théâtre Hector-Charland (1999) and a college sports centre in the town of Assomption (2008) FABG has finished two theatre centres: Le Carré 150 in Victoriaville central Quebec; and Espace Théâtre Muni-Spec in Mont-Laurier Gauthier’s team espouses a restrained strategy for design and construction “We use a variation of the same ideas on each project—panelization of the envelope structural steel—and then each time we try to add another tool to the toolbox.” At the MAJ one new tool is the use of white concrete for stairs both inside and out A second is the emphasis on what he calls “flexibility.” Gauthier says that he always aims for neutral spaces because “when architecture gets too specific it takes away from the possibility of appropriation What Gauthier sought was an architecture that would activate the museum’s public programs and outreach the addition eschews program-driven design for something closer to Mies van der Rohe’s concept of universal space The design gives few cues about how the rooms should be used allowing the museum to use them as they wish and acts as an appropriate setting—whether it’s hosting a corporate fundraiser on the roof terrace or a concert in the entrance hall non-stop.” The museum is working its way into the heart of the community The outside offers the drama of the cantilever but overall the project goes against our cultural desire for bling restraint is a part of the architect’s responsibility when building with public funds Cultural projects can be meaningful to a community without seeking spectacle “I don’t think we do grand architecture,” says Gauthier “But with each project we try to do something adequate and appropriate.” Perhaps good architecture really is as simple as that: addressing basic problems with sobriety is Assistant Professor at the McGill University School of Architecture New Espace Citoyen des Confluents transforms former industrial site into sustainable… Poise and Flow: University of Manitoba Desautels Concert Hall, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canadian Classic: Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough, Ontario Public Good: Montreal City Hall modernization, Montreal, Quebec 07mayAll Day14sepGroundwork Exhibition - Canadian Centre for ArchitectureMontreal, Quebec Groundwork is a three-part film and exhibition series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites the CCA will take a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects and stages of transformation will be highlighted as revelatory aspects of architectural work that help to deepen our understanding of new critical modes of practice and engagement the project questions how different architects situate themselves in relation to changing natural and disciplinary boundaries The exhibition is on from now until September 14 For more information, click here 13febAll Day11mayElana Herzog - ExhibitionToronto, Ontario This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made using wallpaper designed by the artist Part of Herzog’s process is to encrust textiles onto – and into – different surfaces explains “while working in the building trades I became intimately acquainted with the built environment and how it is constructed On a very personal level I learned about how systems interact and are installed in buildings – what’s behind the walls and under the floors.” Her work can be described as a form of domestic archeology often engaging architecture and other more intimate forms of material culture For more information, click here 01mayAll Day30Arthur Erickson: Design in MindVancouver, British Columbia The Arthur Erickson Foundation has announced the world premiere of ArthurErickson: Design in Mind The immersive pop-up exhibition will run from now until May 30 This experience marks the culmination of the AE100 Centennial Celebration a year-long series of events honouring the life and work of architect Arthur Erickson For more information, click here 08mayAll DayTMU Department of Architectural Science Year End Show 2025Toronto, Ontario Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries and apply their skill to prevailing issues present within their evolving surroundings Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries The annual Year End Show presents the culmination of the 2024-25 academic term showcasing the impressive and cutting-edge works of our top students in all four years of study and at the graduate level For more information, click here To view this year’s thesis booklet, click here 08mayAll Day14University of Montreal - Cohort 2025Montreal, Quebec The annual exhibition of graduates from the Faculty of Planning at UdeM will soon be back for an extended 2025 edition A full week to admire the innovative projects of future architects For more information, click here 09mayAll Day11housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… 2025 SymposiumToronto, Ontario The housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto Given our recent pressing issues and experiences with affordability issues The housed…[un]housed…[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto the symposium will probe and discuss precedents with a critical and multi-disciplinary lens and expand on the Fair Housing Act discourse which prohibits discrimination and the Ontario Human Rights Commission that housing is a human right For more information, click here 09may7:00 pm10:00 pmPresence roma XLV exhibition - CambridgeCambridge, Ontario The University of Waterloo School of Architecture class of 2025 is proud to reaffirm its  long-standing Presence in Rome with an exhibit of our design projects For more information, click here 13mayAll DayUniversité de Montréal School of Architecture's 60th anniversaryMontreal, Quebec Come and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Université de Montréal School of Architecture on Tuesday the school is preparing a commemorative catalog and visuals to reminisce on the school’s 60-year history since joining the Université de Montréal To register for the event, click here 14mayAll Day24City Building 2025 - Call for SubmissionsToronto, Ontario This is an exhibition of contemporary works by artists who explore our changing urban environment while looking at local architecture and urban issues Artists interested in participating are being asked to send a image list, current CV /artist statement, and 4 to 6 jpegs to [email protected] Selected artists will pay $40 per selected work The exhibition will be on display from May 14 to 24 For more information, click here 24mayAll Day25Doors Open TorontoToronto, Ontario Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and remains the largest event of its kind in Canada For more information, click here If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help Call SOS violence conjugal 24/7 at 1-800-363-9010 or dial Info-Santé at 811 If you fear you may become violent towards your partner call PRO-GAM for an appointment at 514-270-8462 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) is a dedicated line to people who may have suicidal thoughts The Quebec coroner’s office has confirmed the identities of two children who police say were murdered on Saturday by their father A coroner’s spokesman says the victims were Antoine and Tristan Lamontagne was found with those of his two children at the scene in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies a town of about 10,000 people northeast of Montreal Catherine Bernard says police believe the man took his own life after killing the two children Lamontagne allegedly installed microphones in his ex-spouse’s home and a GPS in her car The man was also arrested for harassment last Wednesday Multiple media reports have identified the father who killed his two young children as Ian Lamontagne Bernard says officers from the violent crimes unit are leading the investigation The deaths occurred in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies around 60 kilometres northeast of Montreal “It’s the ultimate act of taking power over somebody else either taking their life or taking their children’s lives,” says Claudine Thibaudeau a social worker and spokesperson for SOS violence Conjugal The mayor of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies said in a statement that the tragedy has shaken the community and left behind unimaginable pain “Killing children is probably the worst thing that a partner or ex-partner can do because now she has to live with the situation,” says Thibaudeau adding more importance needs to be put on cases like this with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University says instances of domestic homicide usually follow multiple warning signs Reports indicate Lamontagne was arrested as recently as last Wednesday Quebec provincial police declined to offer further details Monday morning and refused to comment on reports that Lamontagne had been arrested and released two days before the killings Scott says the factors include an escalation of abuse director of Quebec City-based family and partner violence prevention organization A c?ur d’homme says attempts to coerce and control victims are also among one of the most significant risk factors Scott underlines the importance of reporting these warning signs saying domestic homicides are among the most Suzanne Dauphin says the killings show that mental health problems can strike anyone and she’s encouraging people to take care of their loved ones if they show signs of psychological distress taking to Facebook saying “a terrible tragedy shakes the small town.” She says it happened on her street just a few doors down from where she lives saying it’s a terrible or horrible tragedy Martin Forest on Facebook says he heard the mother’s screams that it would be etched in many people’s minds She says police are still investigating the circumstances behind the deaths A coroner’s report published in November 2022 shows that this type of tragic event is not isolated 56 minors were victims of femicide – the homicide of a child committed by a parent – ​​according to data from this report domestic violence was a risk factor for these children According to the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) family homicides do not occur suddenly and inexplicably but are preceded by “conflicts that had been going on for weeks or months “These are not isolated events in those in the life of these people It’s the combination of intimate partner violence of coercive control…and unfortunately we need to pay more attention in these situations,” added Thibaudeau who says treating domestic violence as a mental health problem leads to escalations like these we sort of look away from the danger,” she says “The person is not losing his temper He’s using his temper against the person and this needs to be the main focus when we talk about these situations.” In the last two years SOS Violence Conjugal has had over one-hundred-thousand calls and it’s not everybody who calls,” says Thibaudeau adding “There’s more than that in our society So we need to be aware of that and keep an eye on our friends and our family members SOS Violence Conjugal provides tools and support on its website which aims to help those who are currently in an abusive relationship The Quebec Liberal party held its only English-language leadership debate on Sunday at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue "Entirely unfair both to the unhoused persons and to the STM," said David Chapman of Resilience Montreal as the STM lifts its temporary loitering ban in Montreal's metro system 11 high school lacrosse players in New York have been charged over an alleged hazing incident involving five younger teammates Laura Aguierre looks at the disturbing allegations and the role the suspects' ages might play in what happens next President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices This article was published more than 4 years ago is hugged by one of his sons Dayvon as he breaks down while reading a statement in Joliette was subjected to insults as she lay dying in a local hospital.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press the Indigenous woman verbally abused by Quebec hospital staff as she lay dying made a distress call for justice on Friday asking his country’s leaders to recognize systemic racism and do something about it spoke through tears while one of her sons wrapped his arms around his shoulders: “I am here to claim justice for my wife and for her seven children who will never see her again They are the ones who have lost the most in this senseless death “I am convinced my wife died because systemic racism contaminated the Joliette hospital surrounded by people who held her in contempt Indigenous woman records slurs, taunts of Quebec hospital staff before her death Dubé was flanked by the chief of his home community of Atikamekw nation of Manawan Together they promised a fight on multiple fronts from the federal capital to the Quebec National Assembly and the province’s courts and tribunals to find out what happened in Ms “I ask my Chief and the Premier — my Premier — to ensure our institutions guarantee equal care to everyone,” Mr posted a seven-minute Facebook video early this week from her hospital bed that showed her screaming in pain while two health care workers called her stupid and made lewd comments that Mr Dubé described as “denigrating and violent.” She had sought treatment for stomach pain and died on Monday Bertrand said he is preparing a civil suit a complaint to Quebec human rights tribunal and a request for intervenor status if a coroner’s inquiry is held all aimed at shedding light on what happened and provoking change He also called on the government to order a public inquiry because of long-standing accounts of racist treatment at the Joliette hospital an inquiry led by Quebec Superior Court Justice Jacques Viens produced a report on the treatment of Indigenous people that concluded it is “impossible to deny” they face systemic racism in Quebec Several people of the Atikamekw nation of Manawan testified at the inquiry about dismissive treatment intolerance for their language and interpreters at the Joliette hospital who was the chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Canada’s residential school legacy told The Globe on Friday that systemic racism is a national problem Sinclair pointed to the example of Brian Sinclair who died in 2008 at the age of 45 in a Winnipeg waiting room 34 hours after seeking medical treatment Other recent examples include the coerced sterilization of Indigenous women on the Prairies and staff at a B.C hospital making a game of guessing the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients triggered a provincial inquiry into systemic racism Dubé's call for justice and recognition of systemic racism capped a day of tension between Indigenous leaders and Quebec Premier François Legault Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador called off a scheduled meeting of chiefs and the Premier on Friday morning after they could not sort out the terms Legault responded by saying he did not know “what game Mr Picard is playing.” The Premier said he is planning several measures to combat racism and improve the lives of Indigenous people “We need someone to sit across the table and work with us,” he said Echaquan’s death has also exposed a deep divide over defining discrimination against Indigenous people in Canada’s institutions Legault was asked on Friday whether Indigenous people face systemic racism for me it’s in relation to Black people in the United States First Nations people do face racism in Quebec Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde said on Friday "systemic racism is real and needs to be acknowledged by everyone Legault needs to work with First Nations to fully implement all the recommendations of the Viens Commission Sinclair said the Premier’s denial of the existence of systemic racism shows he may not understand what it is The senator said rot at the Joliette hospital likely extends beyond the two fired staffers People in supervisory roles must know these types of incidents were taking place “It’s not just the individuals who mistreated that young mother,” he said “It’s also the supervisors of those individuals and it’s the policy administrations within the hospital that have to be held to account for what they’ve done.” Sinclair said the federal government is “really dropping the ball here by refusing to be the one to intervene and to show some leadership.” He noted the government does not make addressing systemic racism and bias a condition for receiving transfer payments to provinces “The federal government has a considerable economic club here that they are refusing to use to assist people of colour Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett said on Friday that Ms Echaquan’s treatment was evidence of a systemic problem that exists 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Agro-100 announced today that in early 2022 its foliar product line will be enhanced with the high performing biostimulant Oligo® Prime state-of-the-art technology that will facilitate acces to more market share in North America Oligo® Prime is an innovative biostimulant technology resulting from a research and development program dating back 5 years Oligo® Prime helps bolster the natural defenses of plants against abiotic stresses "What is exceptional about this technology is that its addition to foliar fertilizers activates the plants defense mechanisms against abiotic stresses in crops thus allowing the full yield potential of the crops to be realized," said Pierre Migner Agro-100's Director of Product Development and Agronomic Training adding that the agronomic recipe developed by the company is an unique signature that allows Agro-100 to outperform the competition President and Chief Operating Officer of Agro-100 said that this major innovation confirms the company's status as a leading developer and manufacturer with operations in Quebec many other products in the new line including Agro-B Mobility have not yet shown just how big a contribution they will have at increasing the quality and the yields of their crops this will translate into a significant increase in the revenues for agricultural producers Migner indicated that data from over 160 trials have confirmed the clear benefit of using the Oligo Prime technology have increased yields by just over 900 kg/ha "If the agronomic performance is empirically proven so is the economic performance," stated Beaucage An increase of 900 kg/ha in the yield of grain corn would generate an additional $200 per hectare in revenue for farmers while only increasing operating costs by $20.  "This represents a spectacular return on investment," continued Mr emphasizing the great added value of this technology Bringing Oligo Prime to market was fuelled the acquisition of Axter Agroscience in 2021 by Agro-100 and its subsequent The company will deploy its new product line across North America in the coming weeks Source: Stéphane Beaucage, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Migner, agr, Director - Product Development and Agronomic Training; Contact: Alexandre Dumas, 514-898-4636 (cell), [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: ‘Everyone who didn’t say anything is just as responsible as those who were heard speaking,’ says lawyer The family of Joyce Echaquan is pursuing legal action against a number of parties and organizations they believe contributed to her death Echaquan’s family and their newly-appointed legal counsel made the announcement in a news conference Friday at the Native Friendship Centre of Lanaudiere in Joliette “I’m convinced my partner is dead because systemic racism has contaminated the Joliette hospital,” Carol Dubé told reporters through tears a day after addressing Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller in Ottawa surrounded by people filled with contempt.” “She deserved to be surrounded by family before the end,” Dubé said was subjected to degrading remarks at the hospital northeast of Montreal before she died The Atikamekw mother of seven filmed herself from her hospital bed while she was in clear distress and pleading for help two female hospital staff can be seen entering the room and are heard making insulting comments towards Echaquan said the family wants justice for the “racist and degrading” treatment Echaquan suffered in hospital and that they’re prepared to pursue the case to the fullest extent allowed by law “We’ve been witness to atrocities concerning First Nations for too long,” Betrand explained “More often than not these things happen in silence and are not punished because there’s no video.” to the presence of [Joyce’s] video – all of society has mobilized and I hope this is the last time we see such a situation.” “The government needs to wake and stop making grand statements and beautiful promises – they need to act.” He said the family is looking for a just and appropriate redress to ensure discriminatory and repeated acts of violence against Indigenous people finally cease confirmed that an internal review is underway according to Quebec’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Sylvie D’Amours Read More: Joyce Echaquan But in order to obtain “justice” for Echaquan and her family Bertrand says the first step is to sue Joliette hospital – and all implicated health care workers – for damages will set a legal precedent for potential future cases “Everyone who didn’t say anything is just as responsible as those who were heard speaking,” Bertrand said in his address A request will be made on behalf of Echaquan’s family to IVAC – Quebec’s crime victims compensation program Bertrand believes there is ample proof that a criminal act was committed the night that Echaquan died – but did not disclose details on Friday involve filing a human rights complaint for the “racist and discriminatory treatment” Echaquan endured while seeking care a additional complaint will also be filed with “police authorities,” though few details were offered The family is also demanding a public inquiry to assess and investigate the numerous – and similar – allegations of mistreatment of First Nations at Joliette hospital that have surfaced in the days following Echaquan’s death “I’m asking Premier Francois Legault: what’s the problem at Joliette hospital?” The health authority that manages Joliette hospital previously confirmed that one nurse captured on Echaquan’s video was fired following the incident Premier Francois Legault confirmed this information on Tuesday calling the incident “totally unacceptable.” it was announced that a patient attendant involved in Echaquan’s care was also fired The health authority for the Lanaudiere region said in a statement that it was also working with members of the Atikamekw community to put in place concrete actions to prevent similar incidents in the future But Bertrand plans to take it a step further “Those people are not fit to continue in the nursing profession,” Bertrand said “We won’t be satisfied with a firing that was obvious – we will also be filing a complaint with the Quebec order of nurses to attempt to ensure the [nurses] involved lose their right to practice.” L’Ordre des infirmiers/infirmieres du Quebec – or the OIIQ – is the body that dispenses nursing licenses in Quebec. In a media release issued Wednesday, they said the facts of the case are “disturbing and deplorable.” “All Quebecers – without exception – have the right to receive safe and quality health care and services imbued with respect and humanity,” their statement reads. According to the statement, the OIIQ has a “multitude of tools enabling it to intervene,” and while informed of the situation, the organization “has a duty of secrecy in order not to interfere with the investigation.” The process will only become public if a complaint is filed with the disciplinary council, but they say recommendations of the coroner’s inquest “will be followed with diligence.”  AFNQL Regional Chief cancels meeting with Quebec Premier   Meanwhile, Ghislain Picard, regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, cancelled a scheduled morning meeting with Premier Francois Legault, because members of the Atikamekw nation were not allowed to accompany him. Picard told APTN News the meeting was set weeks ago, but was moved up considering the uproar over Echaquan’s death. As he puts it, he AFNQL’s decision-making is based on involvement from all implicated chiefs and nations. He says he was uneasy proceeding with a high-stakes meeting without Atikamekw leadership present, so he cancelled in an act of solidarity. “The Atikamekw Nation has made it clear that there’s an urgency here for the government of Quebec to act. And I understand the best assurance that they had – that they had received – was yes, a meeting is possible, but it’s not going to be in the short term,” Picard explained. “The Atikamekw nation is saying ‘that’s not good enough for us.’” Paul-Emile Ottawa, chief of the Atikamekw council in Manawan, called Friday for Legault to take immediate measures to make sure what happened to Echaquan doesn’t occur again. He said he wants a nation-to-nation meeting with the premier, but a request to participate in Friday’s meeting was turned down by provincial officials. He says they will continue pressing until a meeting is set. “A message for premier Legault: yes, there is systemic racism in Quebec. It’s time to face this problem together,” Ottawa said. “I agree with Joyce’s family – we’re happy there’s an internal investigation and a coroner’s inquiry – but it’s not enough. There needs to be a criminal investigation to shed light on this issue.” During Friday’s daily COVID-19 briefing, Legault said this is not the first time Picard has cancelled a meeting with Quebec. According to Legault – Atikamekw participation was never requested. He says he doesn’t understand what game the AFNQL is playing. “I have a lot of trouble following Chief Picard,” Legault explained. “Twice now he’s cancelled meetings with short notice.” “I don’t know where he’s going [with this]. Why he’s doing this,” Legault added. “These meetings are important because yes, there is racism in Quebec towards First Nations. There is racism and we need to fight that racism – that’s part of the recommendations of the Viens Commission.” “But we need someone sitting on the other side of the table to work on those initiatives together.” Signup to our newsletter and receive this week's top stories every Saturday morning. Volume 9 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.716611 This article is part of the Research TopicUrban Trees in a Changing Climate: Science and Practice to Enhance ResilienceView all 7 articles As the climate continues to warm and the world becomes more urbanized our reliance on trees and the benefits they provide is rapidly increasing Many cities worldwide are planting trees to offset rising temperatures and enhance environmental and human health and well-being To maximize the benefits of planting trees and avoid further increasing social inequities a city needs to prioritize where to establish trees by first identifying those areas of greatest need This work aims to demonstrate a spatially explicit approach for cities to determine these priority locations to achieve the greatest returns on specific benefits Criteria for prioritization were developed in tandem with the City of Joliette and based on nine indicators: surface temperature The City’s preferences were taken into account when assigning different weights to each indicator The resulting tree planting priority maps can be used to target street tree plantings to locations where trees are needed most This approach can be readily applied to other cities as these criteria can be adjusted to accommodate specific tree canopy goals and planning constraints As cities are looking to expand tree canopy we hope this work will assist in sustaining and growing their urban forest enabling it to be more resilient and to keep providing multiple and sustained benefits where they are needed the most We want the trees being planted today to deliver benefits now thereby demonstrating that street trees are worth the management investment Our approach stemmed directly from city managers and elected officials’ concerns: in 2019 the City of Joliette sought help to achieve ambitious goals to grow their urban forest that where quantified in terms of actual service delivery not “canopy cover” or “number of trees planted.” In other words they were asking: “Where should we plant trees?,” with a limited budget so as to maximize the benefits that targeted tree plantings can achieve for all citizens Joliette is a small city in southwest Quebec, of approximately 20,000 inhabitants (Statistics Canada, 2016), and approximately 50 km northeast of Montreal, the second-most populous city in Canada (Figure 1) Figure 1. Map of the City of Joliette. The inset map shows the location of the study area in Quebec and Canada. Maps were created using ArcGIS software (version 10.7.1; www.arcgis.com) which is the geographic unit used for planning purposes in the City of Joliette (as in most municipalities) indicators with continuous data were split into quintiles These data were ordered from smallest to largest and then divided into five equally sized groups where 1 represents the lowest priority and 5 represents the highest priority each indicator was assigned a weighted score from 1 to 3 (see section “Weighting of the Indicators and Optimization Scenarios” below) to best meet the City’s highest priorities – which in this case was reducing the urban heat island effect All spatial analyses were done using the Spatial Analyst tool in ArcGIS 10.7.1 software Areas with high temperatures have a greater need for more trees and therefore represent a high priority for tree planting where higher values indicate a higher density of green vegetation Using both indicators maximizes the information that can be learned about the type and density of vegetation – for instance the NDVI does not differentiate trees from grass but does include private greenery such as trees growing in residential yards low scores indicate street segments with a very high density of trees (or green vegetation cover) and therefore a very low priority area for tree planting whereas high scores correspond to streets with a very low tree density (or green vegetation cover) and are ranked a very high priority for planting we realize this information may be difficult to obtain or otherwise unavailable in some regions such as the Hill numbers estimation of species richness where ash comprises roughly 21% of all urban trees It is important to note that both the species and age of trees are trees along streets and in parks are commonly planted at the same time This has important management implications as the loss of trees will result in concentrated areas of high forest cover loss with subsequent cascading impacts on human health and well-being Land use often plays a key role in the presence, or absence, of trees within a city. Also, cities have the authority and responsibility for planting new trees in public areas, such as parks and streets, but this control is restricted on private parcels, such as residential yards, gardens, or commercial and industrial areas, where the majority of available planting spaces are (Troy et al., 2007; Ordóñez et al., 2019) land use data were provided by the City of Joliette whereby each street was classified as being in either a residential This classification was based primarily on the types of buildings and infrastructure present on each given street a prioritization ranking was assigned to each land use type Residential areas were ranked highest (5) as it was hypothesized that the greatest number of people would benefit from having a greater number of trees in these areas Following the same logic (greatest impact for citizens) The gap between the highest-ranked class (residential areas 5) to the second highest (commercial areas 3) was an intentional choice to place greater importance on planting trees where people live; this can be modified or adapted depending on the context of the city being targeted The scores for both material and social deprivation were equally weighted (50/50) to obtain the summary deprivation score an area with a material deprivation index of 3 and a social deprivation index of 5 would receive a summary score of 4 This produces a summary deprivation score from 1 to 5 with 5 representing the most deprived areas that should be treated as a top priority for planting additional trees Transport infrastructures, such as bicycle lanes and pedestrian corridors that encourage active transportation, are prime locations to plant trees. As well as helping to cool the air by providing shade, planting trees is an effective way to encourage physical activity, making these areas welcoming and attractive for people, and reducing cyclist and pedestrian exposure to pollution (MacNaughton et al., 2014; Lusk et al., 2018) Transportation corridors with both bicycle and pedestrian infrastructures have the highest potential for active transportation and hence deserve a high priority score (5) whereas roads with infrastructures for only cyclists or pedestrians received a lower priority score (3; medium potential roads with no bicycle lanes nor sidewalks received a score of 1 (low potential if there is potential for active transportation we want to favor it by adding trees and the greater the potential (bicycle lanes and/or sidewalks) and hence the decision to maximize the discrimination between classes (i.e. The networks of bicycle lanes and sidewalks were provided by the City and were related spatially to the street segments network within a 15 m buffer area The equation used for the calculation of the planting priority index used in this paper is the following: where PPI denotes the planting priority index Tree planting priority maps for the City of Joliette showing single-objective optimizations scenarios using the selected indicators: (A) surface temperature (F) presence of species at risk (ash trees) and (I) potential for active transportation Street segments shown in red have a higher priority for planting (unweighted values) Tree planting priority map for the City of Joliette with heat reduction as the overarching goal (heat reduction scenario) Map of the city’s street segments network (A) with insets showing high (B) and low priority areas (C) for tree planting on a larger scale Street segments shown in red have a higher priority for planting Table 1. Input scores and weighted scores for the nine indicators used for prioritizing tree plantings in the City of Joliette for two street segments, one with very high priority (A) and one with very low priority (B), both highlighted in Figure 3 Figure 4. Example of street segments with very high priority (A) and very low priority (B) for tree planting (weighted composite score assigned according to the “heat reduction scenario”; first column on the left). Buffer area (light gray) used to aggregate spatial data around each street segment is also shown. All spatial analyses were done using the Spatial Analyst tool in ArcGIS (version 10.7.1; www.arcgis.com) The examples shown here illustrate four indicators: surface temperature The natural breaks classification (Jenks) is based on natural groupings inherent in the data searching for points where the difference is maximized and using these as the limits of each class Low species diversity is a major concern ecologically but not currently a highly actionable priority for the City This scenario was hence chosen to illustrate the diverse range of goals that can be attained – likely reflecting different priorities (or combination of priorities) and perspectives – through targeted tree plantings the two scenarios produced similar recommendations Finally, the classification method used in Figures 2, 3 was based on the Jenks natural breaks whose class breaks are set where there are jumps in the data values that it is only the way the results are communicated that changes; the recommended planting order (i.e. the values of each indicator and the weighted scores used to calculate the planting priority index) remains the same The spatial prioritization approach explained and applied in this paper is fairly straightforward and practical to use as well as fully adaptable to different cities with different priorities It is also within the reach of most cities since it uses readily available data at no or little cost and can be adapted to context and resources available It addresses two important questions currently faced by urban managers and planners: where are the areas of greatest need for tree planting and stewardship and how can cities maximize the benefits of newly planted and existing trees The analysis presented here sought to maximize the benefits of street tree plantings within the City of Joliette. The development of the planting priority index included all the indicators that were determined to be relevant by the City and the team of researchers, guided by published literature (e.g., Locke et al., 2010, 2013) and the availability of data at the local level This analysis also provides insight into which pre-existing trees are most important to protect in order to maintain or increase the canopy cover and associated benefits areas where the need for tree planting is greatest – where those benefits are most needed – correspond to areas where the preservation of established but we note that these single-objective optimizations do not produce any real trade-offs among the indicators Prescribing weights for each indicator is one of the most important aspects of calculating a priority index due to the potentially large effects of different weights on the outcome (Papathoma-Köhle et al., 2019) the City was tasked with assigning a score of importance to each indicator but the results could be recalculated involving different actors or factors based on citizen consultation and participation the issue of greatest importance was temperature reduction (for citizen health and safety issues) followed in importance by land use (to target areas of highest citizen presence first) percent canopy cover (to reach targets and achieve maximum benefits) ash trees presence (to align with city intervention that is already needed) and socioeconomic deprivation (to assure impoverished communities receive more equal services) The choice of the classification method for map design is another key aspect as it may affect the interpretation of the results and their potential application (e.g. we used the Jenks natural break as our default classification method which maximizes the similarity of numbers within classes while maximizing the variance between classes it can be easily replaced by other classification methods (e.g. equal interval and quantile classification schemes) while this choice could result in different maps this does not change the final tree planting priority scores indicating where new trees could provide the most benefits This work presents a novel approach to determine where trees should be planted and cared for to maximize the benefits of street plantings as well as aiding urban planners to direct tree planting where it is needed most Given that there is no single best approach to prioritize tree planting as each city has its own characteristics and priorities the proposed approach provides one that is flexible and comprehensive enough to address locally relevant needs across heterogeneous metropolitan regions The resulting priority maps are a useful visual tool for planners to make optimal decisions as it allows for a transparent and spatially explicit understanding of how the relative importance assigned to each indicator affects the decision-making process and priority setting the presented research and results relied on several assumptions we had to make decisions about which benefits provided by trees are most important how to weigh the importance of each benefit when combining them to generate the final tree-planting priority score and how to represent the need for those benefits spatially as a way to communicate clearly and effectively the essential information to a non-specialist audience There are several other goals and priorities for tree plantings that could be pursued from enhancing air pollution removal to improving water quality and reducing the severity of flood events using different sources of data to represent them It is also hoped that this approach will spur more research to understand the full value of urban trees for their many benefits and scale up their tree planting and maintenance strategies to create more resilient urban forests that provide diverse and sustained benefits All data generated or analyzed during this study are available on request to the corresponding author All authors listed have made a substantial direct and intellectual contribution to the work This research was supported by the City of Joliette and by the Programme Climat Municipalités from the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte Contre les Changements Climatiques du Québec The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher We would like to underline the vital and enthusiastic part the City of Joliette played in this research They initially came up with the main question – where should we plant trees to maximize the benefits from our in street trees in terms of services to the public – and were actively 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teenBy Adam KovacPublished: July 17, 2021 at 7:46PM EDT We're looking for telephone ambassadors – learn more and apply today For the first time, our I get around...my neighbourhood! campaign active transportation and local shopping to citizens businesses and elected officials for healthy has been applied to an entire city: Joliette where the newly redesigned downtown features less space for cars and more for pedestrians By registering for our newsletter to stay informed about our initiatives you’re joining over 130,000 people who give us the political clout necessary to effect change The Joliette Passenger/Light Truck Tire Plant team was recognized on April 28 during the 2021 Mercuriades gala awards ceremony This virtual event was organized by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) a group of 200 chambers of commerce in the province of Quebec The Joliette Tire Plant received the Mercure for Sustainability 2021 This award honors outstanding sustainability strategies that are unique and demonstrate strong engagement including but not limited to the following: “The Joliette Plant team continues to demonstrate its innovative spirit with this project and we are proud of the team’s commitment to sustainability at all levels of operations,” said Tamara Martensen Bridgestone Americas Manufacturing Group.Launched in 1981 by the FCCQ the Mercuriades competition is now the most prestigious business competition in Quebec entrepreneurship and performance of Quebec companies If you're a journalist with questions about this story or other company news, please contact us Georgia receives Environmental Stewardship Award An Indigenous woman incarcerated in Quebec took up the torch for the federal prison population by filing a class-action lawsuit against Correctional Services Canada (CSC) saying it “failed in their duty” to protect vulnerable inmates from the spread of COVID-19 In documents filed at the Montreal Courthouse this week claims she was “patient zero” in an outbreak at Joliette Women’s Institution approximately 80 kilometers northeast of the city the number of confirmed cases at Joliette grew from 10 to 50 more than half of the facility’s 82 residents are infected with COVID-19 and doing it too late,” explained Philippe Larochelle this translated into having to go into the administrative section Beaulieu alleges she was forced to clean high-traffic common areas wearing only gloves At least three requests for masks or additional protective equipment were turned down The following information was disclosed in Beaulieu’s statement of claim When she started showing symptoms – fever and muscle pain among others – Beaulieu was allegedly sent back to the unit with Tylenol and told by a nurse she couldn’t have COVID-19 Beaulieu claims she was only tested for COVID-19 a week after symptoms appeared Confined to her cell all but 15 minutes per day Beaulieu says repeated requests to speak to an Indigenous elder or mental health consultant while secluded went ignored despite instructions to wash hands regularly did not start wearing masks or gloves until after Beaulieu was tested in late March despite rigorous assurances from officials that equipment and sanitary guidelines were provided to frontline workers to stave off a potential outbreak According to numbers released by Correctional Services Canada this past weekend Joliette is the federal institution with the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country “[Inmates] have been neglected – no measures “The general feeling coming up is that the prison administration was more interested in protecting the personnel than the detainees.” Correctional Services Canada was not able to provide updated numbers or reaction to the lawsuit as of this posting federal inmates who entered facilities in Quebec after Mar 2020 could be eligible to receive up to $100 in damages for each day spent incarcerated during the pandemic “The way things have been handled might be very similar in other provinces and I don’t see why people from other provinces could not do the same thing,” Larochelle added The situation at Joliette is attracting the attention of national support groups The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies which advocates on behalf of incarcerated women called the infection rate at Joliette “alarming.” Executive Director Emilie Coyle says the association receives “dozens” of calls a day from women seeking support and assistance “Every time we speak with women who are inside the prisons whether it’s in Joliette or other federal institutions  – they let us know they feel as though they’re not getting the right information They’re kept in the dark,” Coyle told APTN News “And that’s particularly concerning for them because they’re trying very hard to participate in keeping themselves safe and healthy.” Adding another layer of tension to the federal prison issue the NDP requested the creation of a task force to identify inmates who should be released early to mitigate further COVID-19 spread through the system decried a “lack of concerted action” by Correctional Services and the Parole Board of Canada the NDP has been calling on the government to take steps towards releasing low-risk non-violent inmates from Federal prisons to protect not just the inmate population but prison staff and the surrounding communities from the dangers of COVID-19,” Harris said in a statement “By reducing the number of people in our prisons and the whole community is better protected from an outbreak,” he added “But it’s done in a very careful and supervised way because safety is our first priority,” Blair said Over one third of the Federal inmate population is Indigenous and considered by advocates to be particularly vulnerable Blair reminded reporters that a significant portion – about a quarter – of the 14,000 inmates currently in Federal custody are serving life sentences Blair’s office could not provide an exact number of early releases nor could they specify when – or where – they occurred a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Safety said the parole board “streamlined a number of its policies and processes in response to an increase of parole-review submissions.” But when APTN News reached out to CSC to find the exact number of inmates released because of COVID-19 – we were told an average of 600 federal inmates are released per month CSC did not respond to questions about how many of these releases were on record as being COVID-19 related the union representing 16,000 corrections and justice employees addressed Blair’s request for a review of “exceptional measures” for inmates saying that expedited releases would require hundreds of additional hours of assessment and casework the Union of Safety and Justice Employees told APTN it couldn’t “verify numbers.” Coyle says she’s asked regional advocates across the country to keep an eye on upcoming – or exceptional – releases “It does appear as though they are trying to move a little bit quicker on some vulnerable cases,” Coyle explained “We’re are hearing there is now some movement that’s happening beyond the normal releases.” Harris says appointing a Federal court judge to oversee the task force would ensure Correctional Services and the Parole Board move swiftly to identify potential candidates and “many provincial and territorial prisons” have already made considerable progress “Releasing low-risk offenders who are near the end of their sentence or very sick may be one way to start quickly,” Harris added Watch Tina House’s story on the Mission Institution  It’s the site of the largest COVID-19 outbreak with 70 confirmed cases – 60 of those are inmates Nicole Morton’s brother in law is inside the prison “He needs to be able to contact us if they are not doing video visits or contact visits or they are net getting their mail then they should be able to call their family and they should put everyone’s number they can like they only get a small window,” she said “I have heard to come and make phone calls and to shower every five days that is wrong.” MontrealNewsMarch organized in honour of Joyce Echaquan 3 years after her death at Quebec hospitalBy The Canadian PressPublished: September 28, 2023 at 11:21AM EDT Joliette Art Museum was created in 1940 when Clercs de Saint-Viateur established an art gallery at the Seminary of Joliette under the direction of Father Wilfrid Corbeli The institution needed reform and adapt to the twenty-first century Archive Architecture HeadlinesLatest NewsPodcasts (new window)EnglishENHomeSocietyIndigenousNurses who treated Joyce Echaquan said watching video was 'horrific devastating'Coroner Géhane Kamel prods staff about racist attitudes and behaviour The inquest into Joyce Echaquan's death heard from health-care workers on its fourth day Photo: Radio-Canada / Marie-Laure Josselin Several nurses who were responsible for caring for Joyce Echaquan during her three days at the Joliette Hospital last September said watching the live video she posted shortly before her death was a "horrific," "devastating" moment Their testimony during the fourth day of the inquiry into the death of the 37-year-old Atikamekw woman brought her partner The names of the nurses are protected under a publication ban They described what it was like to leave their patient in good health after their shift and then see Echaquan's live video being shared on Facebook later that night Another nurse said she was astounded when she recognized a colleague's voice in the video insulting Echaquan as the she cried for help in Atikamekw The nurse broke down in tears a few times during her testimony saying most of her colleagues don't talk about the incident a nurse said there is a problem at the hospital when it comes to the overall sentiment toward Atikamekw patients who consult for health care This is the first time since the beginning of the inquiry into the death of Joyce Echaquan that a staff member has opened up about any sort of discrimination at the hospital Coroner Géhane Kamel had to repeatedly ask questions and demand straight answers from witnesses before a nurse at the Centre hospitalier régional de Lanaudière said there were some stereotypes that circulated among her colleagues Kamel said she had trouble sleeping Monday night after hearing five employees deny they'd ever heard of any racist incidents at the hospital This must be the only place on the planet where there aren't any offensive comments the nurse who was testifying Tuesday morning said she had never heard any racist comments either there was a perception at the hospital that most Atikamekw patients have addiction issues and take advantage of the health-care system who has worked at the hospital for 12 years said she too was unaware that a liaison officer was employed by the CISSS to offer translation and support to Atikamekw patients Dr. Jean-Philippe Blais, a gastroenterologist who testified on Monday (new window) also did not know the hospital had hired someone to offer this translation service to his patients the nursing staff testified that Joyce Echaquan was generally calm and co-operative during her hospital stay Echaquan asked for medication and restraints asked for clarification because he said in all his years of medical practice I've never had a patient ask to be restrained Echaquan's hands and feet were tied to the bed Echaquan didn't resist and eventually calmed down and the restraints were removed around one hour later Last week, Echaquan's relatives said Echaquan had been restrained (new window) during previous hospital visits and disliked it because she felt vulnerable and was afraid of being molested Management at the Joliette Hospital revised its protocol on the use of physical restraints following Echaquan's death The testimony continues all week at the Trois-Rivières courthouse Julia Page (new window) · CBC News  International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle 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Flip-flip follows CBC News report and grievance filed by some in the workers' union RCI NEWSLETTERWherever you are in the world Radio Canada International is CBC/Radio-Canada's multilingual service that allows you to explore and understand and gain perspective about the reality of Canadian society as well as its democratic and cultural values All rights reserved © Radio Canada International 2025 Coroner Géhane Kamel prods staff about racist attitudes and behaviour They described what it was like to leave their patient in good health after their shift and then see Echaquan's live video being shared on Facebook later that night One said it  was \"épouvantable,\" horrific Another nurse said she was astounded when she recognized a colleague's voice in the video a nurse said there is a problem at the hospital when it comes to the overall sentiment toward Atikamekw patients who consult for health care This is the first time since the beginning of the inquiry into the death of Joyce Echaquan that a staff member has opened up about any sort of discrimination at the hospital Kamel said she had trouble sleeping Monday night after hearing five employees deny they'd ever heard of any racist incidents at the hospital who has worked at the hospital for 12 years said she too was unaware that a liaison officer was employed by the CISSS to offer translation and support to Atikamekw patients Dr. Jean-Philippe Blais, a gastroenterologist who testified on Monday also did not know the hospital had hired someone to offer this translation service to his patients Last week, Echaquan's relatives said Echaquan had been restrained during previous hospital visits and disliked it Management at the Joliette Hospital revised its protocol on the use of physical restraints following Echaquan's death The testimony continues all week at the Trois-Rivières courthouse Julia Page · CBC News  Several nurses who were responsible for caring for Joyce Echaquan during her three days at the Joliette Hospital last September said watching the live video she posted shortly before her death was a "horrific," "devastating" moment VPD say Cody Casey disappeared in 2022 after removing his ankle bracelet while on bail CBC News obtains travel details through Freedom of Information request 40-year-old man charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm Flip-flip follows CBC News report and grievance filed by some in the workers' union 'It was all just a joke to them,’ complainant tells London Tory House leader says party will stand with Carney in U.S Cybersecurity expert warns Air Canada customers could be ‘sitting ducks’ after couple’s travel credit stolen Officials discuss Gaza plans on condition of anonymity as Israeli military calls up reservists Country is making co-ordinated push to work with Canada amid uneasy U.S Revised result close enough to be subject to automatic recount As the Liberal Party prepares for its fourth consecutive term and its first under Prime Minister Mark Carney The airline says it dropped the case because court hearing her recollections of night that led to charges against 5 accused 1980198197988119796041979103197637119760791974871 1958921195892119372951937286193577619286831924669188794118643221811249181121218111761810939181066118103401810035180957318093741808813 say they lived in dirty housing and were underpaid Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll call a byelection quickly: 'No games'.