Distribution Stox recently announced the conclusion of an agreement in principle to acquire ARP Distribution another passenger car and light truck tire distributor — this one located in Plessisville The acquisition means activities in Distribution Stox’s Victoriaville warehouse will be transferred to the 16,000 square-foot warehouse in Plessisville to service customers from the Centre-du-Québec region more efficiently “This acquisition is part of our growth strategy which will enable Distribution Stox to solidify its presence in the Centre-du-Québec region in terms of passenger and light truck tire distribution,” said Jean Novak will remain unchanged from a retail perspective “My brother Dale and I are happy to see our distribution company pursue its development as part of our Unimax Distribution Stox professional family,” said Steeve Goudreault we will focus our efforts on our Point S retail location in Plessisville.” by Canadian Auto Dealer A boost in new vehicle inventory combined with moderating prices helped propel  customer satisfaction with the overall vehicle buying experience upward Canadian auto dealer Geotab recently launched a new report on fleet electrification which uses data sourced from over 2 million vehicles globally to look at the potential for electrification to make fleet operations more efficient The dealer association representing Montreal-area car dealers is holding its first full-scale conference event on Jan on the eve of the opening of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) La Corporation des Concessionnaires d’Automobiles de Montréal (CCAM) says … Marie-Eve Cote the Canadian used wholesale market experienced a decline in prices for the week of -0.55% which is slightly less than the prior week’s -0.70% but steeper than the 2017-2019 average of -0.23% According to Canadian Black Book’s latest … For many graduates of the Automotive Business School of Canada programs getting involved in the Georgian College Auto Show is one of the highlights of their education A new batch of students will be creating those memories today and over … Canadian auto dealer Recent data from AutoTrader reveals pricing shifts in used and new vehicles that in addition to evolving consumer preferences are bound to significantly impact the market this year The data showed the average price of used vehicles info@canadianautodealer.ca © 2025 Canadian Auto Dealer. Website by Leaf Design a world leader in the processing of organic cranberries and wild blueberries is proud to announce a major investment of $17.5 million to increase the capacity of its Plessisville facility Already recognized for its innovation and technological advances including by the addition of two new production lines Fruit d’Or’s commitment sends a strong signal to the economic community in addition to creating 25 new jobs in the Centre-du-Québec region An increase in cranberry production by Quebec farms is expected over the next few years and this project will ensure that this new growth can be processed right here The project announced by Fruit d’Or will increase its production capacity in order to introduce value-added products such as whole cranberries and cranberries with no added sugar The 25,000-square-foot expansion and the addition of two new production lines including a dried cranberry line (whole or with no sugar added) and a continuous automated sorting line are part of the company’s strategic plan to maintain sustained growth over the next few years which exports its products to more than 50 countries around the world will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2021 If Fruit d’Or has established itself today as a leading player in the processing of berries in Quebec it is thanks to the group’s 420 dedicated employees and five production sites The $17.5 million investment in the Plessisville plant will create 25 new jobs in Plant Operations Fruit d’Or offers a fulfilling and rewarding work environment where the team is at the core of shared priorities Several job opportunities are currently open Details are available in the Careers section of the website Fruit d’Or ranks first worldwide for growing organic cranberries and second as an organic wild blueberry processor Most Fruit d’Or berries come from well-established Quebec producers This supply structure allows the company to quickly and reliably distribute to over 50 countries You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Maple syrup and cranberries make a great combination – both on the table and when serving up a vital economy for Canada in general but particularly for some small Quebec towns The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry visited the farms fields and factories of Laurierville and Plessisville Quebec in October 2018 as part of its study into the value-added food sector in Canada Senators saw first-hand how growing and processing local ingredients create a strong and self-sustaining local industry in these picturesque communities These value-added foods help define Canada’s reputation for quality produce around the world Canada is the world’s second-largest producer of cranberries Quebec accounts for around two thirds of Canada’s cranberry production and Plessisville is the heartland of this lucrative industry Senators saw the scale of the industry as they pulled up to one of the largest cranberry fields in Canada— the site of the world’s biggest organic cranberry producer, Fruit d’Or Vast expanses of bright red cranberries bobbed atop the bogs fields alive with activity as workers waded through waters dense with fruits Rather than exporting the crops to be processed elsewhere the town of Plessisville benefits directly from processing its cranberries right where they’re grown Senators visited the town’s cranberry processing facility where over 2.5 million pounds of Quebec cranberries are processed every day The facility employs more than 360 local workers Senators heard that cranberry processing isn’t just focused on the popular dried cranberries and juices; the processing plant also produces health supplements An ongoing research collaboration between Fruit d’Or and the University of Laval is helping grow the industry looking at innovative ways to maximize the antioxidant qualities of the fruit Plessisville isn’t merely a world leader in cranberry production — it also boasts production of Canada’s most distinctive export: maple syrup Senators visited the headquarters of the Citadalle cooperative in Plessisville An important exporter of maple syrup worldwide the cooperative represents around 2,000 members and employs 200 people locally was an important theme that emerged when senators met with members of the cooperative This small part of Quebec has an outsized impact on Canada’s agricultural and value-added sectors are keenly aware of this privilege and responsibility The maple syrup producers said their community and their values are interlinked they told the committee they are committed to maintaining a high level of integrity and service for their employees and fellow members “This industry is a huge economic driver locally and nationally, so it’s good to see that the producers and processors are serious about maintaining their competitiveness and high standards,” said Senator Maltais reflecting on what the committee learned in Plessisville “This industry is a huge economic driver locally and nationally, so it’s good to see that the producers and processors are serious about maintaining their competitiveness and high standards,” said Senator Maltais, deputy Chair of the committee, reflecting on what the committee learned in Plessisville. 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Or sign-in if you have an account RCMP officers descended on two properties in Quebec Thursday that are allegedly tied to a neo-Nazi terrorist group Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Quebec RCMP said on Twitter that the searches were carried out as part of an investigation targeting individuals in the province with suspected ties to Atomwaffen Division which is listed by the federal government as a terror group A SWAT team and canine unit were part of a contingent of about 60 RCMP officers who executed search warrants in St-Ferdinand and Plessisville two towns located between Montreal and Quebec City is one of national security and spearheaded by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “There are no arrests that are planned for today and no criminal charges,” Poirier said Poirier says there’s a possibility that the findings from today’s investigation will lead to more searches Officials couldn’t comment on how many potential suspects there are “The purpose of the search is not to interact with them it’s more to search the premises to find whatever investigators are looking for,” Poirier said “It’s not so targeted on the individuals themselves today.” Police searched a residential building behind a church in St-Ferdinand and an apartment building in Plessisville Photos posted online by the RCMP showed heavily armed officers outside various buildings Poirier said there was no threat to public safety but he added that an emergency response team was dispatched because of “the nature of the group,” which advocates for acts of violence The Atomwaffen division was founded in the United States in 2013 They were listed as a terrorist group in Canada in 2021 the group garnered police attention over a string of alleged “swatting” offences — a term used to describe the act of fabricating emergencies to trick SWAT units into action alleged members were charged for running intimidation campaigns against journalists and members of the Anti-Defamation League in retaliation for reporting on the group’s members and activities The federal Public Safety Department’s website says Atomwaffen Division which is also known as the National Socialist Order or NSO calls for “acts of violence against racial and ethnic groups,” as well as against informants The group has carried out violent acts at public rallies Poirier couldn’t comment on the specific criminal activities Atomwaffen partakes in but said they “obviously target some specific groups” like minorities and members of the LGBTQ community that he is not an expert when it comes to their exact criminal misconduct “They have done some violent acts in the past,” Poirier said “I also know that my colleagues in Ontario have arrested one in May.” a 19-year-old man from Windsor who was charged with terrorism after allegedly enlisting to join the Atomwaffen Division last month the Neo-Nazi group has spread to both Canada and the United Kingdom with an unknown number of members With additional reporting from Adrian Humphreys transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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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 Texas -- Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has loaned forward Mavrik Bourque to the Texas Stars Dallas' development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL) Bourque made his NHL debut with the Stars on April 6 against the Chicago Blackhawks logging two shots in 10:56 minutes of ice time The 22-year-old has appeared in 66 games with the Texas Stars this season and leads all AHL skaters with 72 points (26-46—72) Bourque also leads Texas and shares second in the league with 46 assists and he ranks second on the club and shares 11th in the league with 26 goals With teammates Matěj Blümel and Logan Stankoven Bourque represented the Central Division at the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic in San Jose Quebec native has appeared in 142 games with the Texas Stars over three seasons and has recorded 124 points (47-77—124) 2021 and went on to post five points (1-4—5) in six games with Texas in 2020-21 He played his first full professional season in 2022-23 earning 47 points (20-27—47) in 70 regular-season games and adding four points (1-3—4) in eight Calder Cup Playoff games 191-pound forward was originally selected by Dallas in the first round (30th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft When Willie Randolph hoisted back-to-back World Series trophies with the 1977 and ’78 New York Yankees, or Omar Moreno toasted the World Series title won by his Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979 one wonders if they took a moment to think how far they had come since the day they played for a crowd of 69 people in Quebec City That’s right: A paid attendance only slightly larger than the array of players, coaches, batboys, and umpires on the field. And for a doubleheader, no less — 14 innings of Double-A Eastern League baseball.1 From a big-league viewpoint But that sort of thing can happen in the minor leagues when ballpark problems combine with wicked weather — as they did in Thetford Mines a little more than 60 miles from Thetford Mines arranged to use the Carnavals’ 4,500-seat home field for a May 5 doubleheader against the Reading (Pennsylvania) Phillies as no one in Quebec City cared much about either team wintry weather was the rule that week throughout the Eastern League — to the point that the turnout for the Reading-Thetford Mines doubleheader wasn’t even the smallest crowd of the week a 24-year-old whom Pittsburgh had drafted out of a Michigan high school in 1968 walking 55 and striking out 33 in 65 innings With roughly one out of every 65 seats in the ballpark occupied,13 the Phillies and Pirates took the field for the first game and proceeded to play as if they had a train to catch … a warm Thomas scattered two singles — one to pitcher Gratz and one to left fielder Ken Melvin — walked three Reading turned a pair of double plays behind him to ease any threats allowed the Phillies only two walks and four singles — two by left fielder Willibaldo Quintana and one apiece by Andrews and second baseman Blas Santana Thetford Mines turned three double plays of its own to keep Reading at bay Reading went on to finish the season 69-66 with one tie, placing third of four teams in the Eastern League’s National Division. Unfortunately for the Phillies, only the top two in each division qualified for the playoffs. Nosing them out were the Carnavals, at 76-64 and one tie, and Thetford Mines, one game back at 75-65. Reading’s season highlight came August 20 when Thomas threw a no-hitter, the fourth of five in the Eastern League that season.18 the championship game was the Thetford Mines Pirates’ final contest Pittsburgh moved its Double-A affiliate to Shreveport The Milwaukee Brewers moved their Double-A team from Shreveport to Thetford Mines for 1975 then moved it to Western Massachusetts the following year Thetford Mines has not hosted affiliated minor-league ball since then In addition to the sources cited in the Notes I consulted Baseball-Reference.com and Retrosheet.org for general player Neither Baseball-Reference nor Retrosheet provides box scores of minor-league games edition of the Reading (Pennsylvania) Eagle published a box score 1 The Eastern League 2 Tim Murtaugh managed in the Pirates’ farm system from 1971 through 1977. He was a former minor-league catcher and the son of the Pirates’ manager at the time, Danny Murtaugh. 3 Bob Hepburn “Beating Around the Bush League,” Vancouver (British Columbia) Sun Weekend Magazine 4 “Eastern League,” The Sporting News 5 “Eastern League,” May 11 6 “Beating Around the Bush League.” 7 Roger O’Gara End Stand at Home with Thetford Tonight,” Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield 8 “Reading Gets Cold Treatment,” Reading (Pennsylvania) Eagle The text of the article indicates that a source in Quebec was providing updates to the Pennsylvania paper 9 Associated Press 10 “Eastern League,” The Sporting News 11 Historical weather data for Quebec City accessed via weatherunderground.com 12 List of Eastern League yearly award winners accessed via Baseball-Reference BR Bullpen on October 6 The page mistakenly refers to Macha’s team as the Thetford Mines Miners the name used by all of the city’s other minor-league teams 13 Based on a ballpark capacity of 4,500, as listed on the Baseball-Reference BR Bullpen page for Stade Municipale 14 Armas led the AL outright in 1984 with 43 homers for the Boston Red Sox and tied with three other players to co-lead the AL in strike-shortened 1981 with 22 homers 15 “Phillies’ Trip Is One Big UGH!,” Reading Eagle 16 “Phillies’ Trip Is One Big UGH!” 17 Duke DeLuca 18 List of Eastern League no-hitters on milb.com, accessed October 5, 2020. The other four no-hit pitchers in 1974 were Odell Jones of Thetford Mines, Stan Williams and Curran Percival of Bristol 19 “Beating Around the Bush League.” 20 Roger O’Gara “Tim Murtaugh Wins; How About Danny?” The Sporting News 21 “Thetford Wins,” Vancouver Sun, September 9, 1974: 29. Only one other Canadian team has ever won an Eastern League championship — the London (Ontario) Tigers in 1990. List of Eastern League champions accessed via Baseball-Reference BR Bullpen on October 6 If you can help us improve this game story, contact us Minor Leagues · 1970s · Meet the Staff Board of Directors Annual Reports Inclusivity Statement Contact SABR 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 one of the oldest and largest trucking companies in Quebec has sold its trucking operations to TFI International “After careful consideration and by mutual agreement we have come to the conclusion that the time has come to divest ourselves of this sector of activity we want to focus on the development of our warehousing division,” the company said in a press release our employees and customers have been at the heart of our concerns with its desire to maintain current jobs and continue to serve our customers who has led the company for more than half of its existence “We’ve reached a crossroads where everyone agrees we need to move on,” he said It’s when things are going well that you have to move.” will run Boutin’s real estate and warehousing operations “My sons were more interested in warehousing than in transportation,” he said in an interview with transportroutier.ca.  “I don’t really have someone to take my succession on the transportation side of the business Jean-Philippe and Alexandre wanted to focus on warehousing and logistics management a sector in which we have been operating for over 20 years.” “Our Number 1 desire was to maintain jobs and continuity with our customers,” he added TFI will take over the Plessisville and Boucherville trucking facilities and will continue to serve the same segments the Boutin name will continue to be seen on the roads “The beauty of all this is that Boutin remains in the hands of a Quebec owner with someone [Alain Bédard] who has a long track record of success with a lot of capacity and means at all levels of the company,” Boutin said Groupe Boutin was founded in Plessisville by Valère Boutin Bernard joined the family business in 1983 he was chairman of the Quebec Trucking Association (ACQ) in 2012 and for several years president of the Foundation for Training in Road Transport and of the Quebec Trucking Association’s manpower committee Groupe Boutin has terminals and warehouses in Quebec and Ontario Steve Bouchard started writing about trucks over 20 years ago making him by far the most experienced trucking journalist in Quebec Steve is the editor of Quebec’s leading French-language trucking magazine published by Newcom Média Québec since its creation in 2000 He is also editor of the associated website transportroutier.ca and a contributor to Today’s Trucking and Trucknews.com Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) 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By accepting this notice and continuing to browse our website you confirm you accept our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy read more >> This article was published more than 14 years ago prepping it for pasteurization at the International Strategic Reserve in St-Antoine-de-Tilly 40 kilometres southwest of Quebec City.Francis Vachon picturesque village of St-Antoine-de-Tilly has a secret In a nondescript warehouse on the outskirts of town some 40 kilometres southwest of Quebec City A 6.3-million-kilogram stash of maple syrup another 1.4-million-kilogram cache is squirrelled away in Plessisville a town proclaimed as the World Maple Capital in 1976 these stockpiles are officially called the International Strategic Reserve which works like a Fort Knox for Canada's most-cherished breakfast condiment - a massive arsenal of sweet liquid gold ready to be deployed to feed a rise in global demand while maintaining price stability It's the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers' way of preparing for what it expects to be a banner year for exports to Asia due to surging demand from countries like Japan Those markets are increasingly important to the people who make maple syrup - mostly in Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia - as the flow of syrup exports slows to the United States Still feeling the effects of the recession are crossing maple syrup off their grocery lists The country spent 15 per cent less on imported maple syrup and maple sugar in 2010 than it did the year before dropping to $142.9-million from $167.8-million went on a media blitz to kick off a strategic plan that largely targets Asian markets And neither the soaring loonie nor the devastation that occurred in Japan that very day will deter that demand Japan is facing a painful recovery from the tsunami and earthquakes that shook the country last month with reconstruction costs easily exceeding $300-billion (U.S.).But the country's demand for Canadian maple syrup is unlikely to take a hit deputy chief economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank So we wouldn't expect a major impact on the maple syrup industry as a result of the Japanese crisis," Mr 2 international market for maple syrup after the United States scooping up 10.1 per cent of total exports last year Canadian exports to Japan topped 3.2 million kilograms of maple syrup and maple sugar worth more than $28-million (Canadian) - a new record "We are looking forward to having an even bigger numbers for 2011 interim director-general of the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers He pointed to the fact that Asian consumers are already using maple syrup as a topping on pancakes but it is becoming increasingly popular to cook chicken and pork with it as well so popular is maple syrup in Japan that consumers are routinely shelling out 1,000 to 1,365 yen - or about $11.75 to $16.05 - for a 250-millilitre bottle That compares to about $6.99 to $7.99 for the same amount in Canada Increasing Asian demand is key since Canadians only consume roughly 10 per cent of all domestically produced syrup with Quebeckers gobbling up the lion share "It is part of our strategy to diversify our market," said Louis Turenne Décacer bottles about 30,000 bottles of syrup a day and makes maple flakes which is essentially dehydrated syrup that can be used to cook meat or as a sweetener Japan is among its top markets for both products "I don't see any reason for the market to slow down," Mr all the conditions are there to get a good crop .. but only Mother Nature can tell if it is going to happen." Price stability is also key to developing the Chinese market China may have a burgeoning middle class but consumers remain price-conscious says he's also excited about the possibilities about the Chinese becoming a new tourist market within Canada the two countries signed an agreement giving Canada "approved destination status" - a long-sought-after designation that is expected to substantially increase the numbers of Chinese tourists visiting Canada each year Niagara Falls and Toronto - the Chinese are going to visit these areas in numbers and they are going to want to take something back with them to give their friends and tell the story of their experiences in Canada," Mr Canadian farmers produced 7.2 million gallons of maple syrup products worth $280.9-million - Maple syrup products include maple syrup - Canada's all-time production record was set in 2009 at nine million gallons - One gallon of syrup equals 10 pounds of maple sugar or 10.4 pounds of maple taffy - Quebec produces 94 per cent of Canada's maple syrup and 77 per cent of the world's supply - Canada's top export markets are the United States an independent team of maple syrup tasters literally takes a nip from each and every barrel produced in that province for quality assurance taste and test the sugar content of up to 250 barrels a day Statistics Canada and the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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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 this company has been producing three-wheeled vehicles for fans of summer driving The first T-Rex was built in Plessisville in 1995 it was powered by a Kawasaki engine and you needed a motorcycle licence to drive one despite the fact that the vehicle has a steering wheel and pedals After being bought out by two entrepreneurs in 2008 the company’s activities were transferred to Boucherville to get closer to Montreal and to modernize its facilities wanting to pick up the pace of production to reach new markets Campagna’s primary objective was to standardize the construction of the T-Rex To be able to make enough units to meet the demand it was crucial to know exactly how much time was needed which parts were necessary for the next step As I witnessed during a visit to the workshops everything is meticulously catalogued and documented for each step in the fabrication process the T-Rex meets the highest quality standards which is yet another piece of the logistical puzzle the manufacturer had to find an efficient way to power its vehicle The original engine (a 1,400-cc four-cylinder Kawasaki motorcycle engine) was very powerful and emitted a captivating sound That’s not such a big deal if you’re only assembling a few units per year but to satisfy the brand’s desire for expansion the Quebec-based firm chose the 1,650-cc six-cylinder normally found in the BMW K1600 Not only does this engine offer 160 horsepower plus more torque than the Kawasaki it’s replacing it comes with the added advantage of being serviceable in any BMW motorcycle dealership in the world While the number of Kawasaki ZZR engines was limited BMW is happy to provide Campagna all the units that they can buy expanding the dealership network and selling vehicles in new markets represents the final step 60% of the vehicles presently produced in Boucherville are earmarked for international markets of which a good part goes to the United States a certain number of T-Rexes make their way to Europe and Asia as well the brand is even planning a version with the steering wheel on the right to satisfy markets like Australia Campagna is constantly negotiating with dealerships throughout the world to persuade them to offer its products 2015 is a milestone year in Campagna’s history as it celebrates the 20th year of production for the very popular T-Rex Its logos bear the inscription “20e Anniversaire” worldwide leather steering wheel and commemorative logos the vehicle is even more enticing than the regular T-Rex It’s an extremely limited edition: only 20 units will be produced and nearly half of these have already been sold Campagna Motors is in great shape right now and if the T-Rex’s 20th anniversary proves anything it’s that passion and engineering are alive and well in Quebec ℹ️ By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. ×