This article was published more than 6 months ago A reporter takes a photo of trees damaged by fire during a tour near Lebel-sur-Quevillon Forest fires that prompted a partial evacuation of the north shore city of Port Cartier officials said Saturday as they extended a local state of emergency put in place when some residents were asked to leave Roughly 1,000 residents from three specific regions were forced to flee their homes on Friday when a fire began approaching local infrastructure Mayor Alain Thibault explained at a Saturday news conference The growing blaze made it necessary for him to order the evacuation of residents from the Parc Brunel and Parc Dominique areas as well as those living north of Route 138 but you will understand there were all of things to get put into place.” Port Cartier general manager Nicolas Mayrand said “the situation had not changed much as of Saturday Port-Cartier Fire Department Chief David Lamarre described the blaze as “extremely violent extremely menacing,” noting it had crept to within 13 kilometres of town as of Saturday Employment Minister Kateri Champagne-Jourdain the provincial legislator for the riding that includes Port Cartier said Quebec would be offering up to $1,500 for each primary residence evacuated communications officer for provincial forest fighting agency SOPFEU said waterbombers are currently working to put out the flames and firefighters will have a lot of work on their hands in the next few days “We will have a lot to do in the days that will come,” she said in a phone interview Of the four fires in the Sept-Rivières region surrounding Port Cartier including one west of the city of Sept-Îles – all of which were caused by lightning strikes one of the fires closest to Port-Cartier is considered contained “The weather at this time is very dry and the intensity of the fire danger is extreme in the eastern part of Quebec,” Gariépy said adding that while the blaze has so far not progressed since Friday night warmer afternoon weather could cause the flames to spread A post on the municipality’s Facebook page asks residents who have not fled to keep their doors and windows shut and limit time spent outdoors to avoid exposure to smoke violent coughing or heart palpitations should seek medical attention Quebec provincial police are asking the public to avoid venturing into the forest and refrain from starting open-pit fires Report an editorial error Report a technical issue 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 MontrealNewsMaximum-security prison in Quebec evacuated due to forest firesBy Joe LofaroPublished: June 23, 2024 at 11:42AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Feux de forêt - Côte-Nord: Nous avons approuvé ce midi en conseil des ministres spécial le versement d’une indemnité de 1 500 $ par résidence évacuée a joint-venture equally owned by the three partners It will produce a carbon-rich biochar with high environmental qualities from the residual biomass of Groupe Rémabec's operations Biochar is a material with highly promising environmental benefits identified by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as one of five negative-emission solutions to curb global warming and help achieve the carbon-neutral targets set by the Paris agreements This first Canadian facility will leverage the cutting-edge equipment and groundbreaking CarbonFX™ pyrolysis technology developed by Airex Energy as well as on the expertise of SUEZ a world leader in the transformation and valorization of organic waste and new resources from the circular economy enabling its customers to reduce their carbon footprint "We are delighted to be a partner in this major project which represents an unparalleled opportunity for decarbonization in Québec This project is the perfect example of the growth and decarbonization strategy advocated by the Québec government," explains Michel Gagnon CEO of Airex Energy and Chairman of the joint venture "This project brings to the forefront CarbonFX™ technology which is now considered a benchmark worldwide," he adds we are aiming on creating a more sustainable economy by accelerating decarbonization fostering new technologies and investing in solutions to tackle climate change head-on while providing the forest industry with new opportunities we can build a more sustainable and prosperous future,” mentions President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Rémabec This project was made possible thanks to the financial participation of the Quebec and Canadian governments.  “Government of Canada has made concrete commitments to demonstrate that a strong economy and a healthy environment go hand-in-hand That is why Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) is granting a repayable contribution of Canadian $3M to CARBONITY for its set up project in Port-Cartier By assisting startups and supporting innovation in the development of greener technologies and products we are paving the way for the jobs of tomorrow,” says The Honourable Pascale St-Onge Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED “Canada’s forest sector has been an economic driver for communities across Canada providing livelihoods and opportunity for workers and families By investing in innovative technologies and practices we are creating pathways to lower emissions and good jobs for workers in this key sector,” mentions the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Québec is putting additional tools in place to decarbonize its economy This new biochar plant will make it possible to decarbonize certain metallurgical and agricultural processes more rapidly while creating economic benefits here on the North Shore,” indicates Pierre Fitzgibbon Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Montréal and the Metropolitan Region Its properties allow it to contribute to soil regeneration limit the use of fertilizers and sustain water resources.  Pickton succumbed to his injuries after an attack in prison A spokesperson for the Sureté du Québec says serial killer Robert ‘Willie’ Pickton has died in hospital Pickton was attacked by another prisoner at the Port-Cartier Institution where he was being held “The 74 year old who got hurt on May 19 has succumbed to his injuries,” said Hugues Beaulieu spokesperson for the Quebec Provincial police The news was confirmed by Correctional Service of Canada Pickton was in critical condition in hospital after the attack The B.C. serial killer was serving time in a federal penitentiary in Quebec and was involved in a “major assault” over the weekend of May 19. According to the Sûreté du Québec on May 19 and the inmate was airlifted to the hospital As reported by APTN Pickton was also charged with killing 21 more women at his Port Coquitlam but those charges were stayed by the Crown in 2010 Pickton was taken to Hospital of the Child Jesus in Quebec City Pickton had been serving an undetermined sentence At the time of his death, Pickton was now eligible to apply for day parole. Federal law would have allowed Pickton to apply for day parole three years before his full parole eligibility. He would have been eligible for full parole until 2027. Signup to our newsletter and receive this week's top stories every Saturday morning. 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, a SQL command or malformed data. 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HeadlinesLatest NewsPodcasts (new window)EnglishENHomeCourts and CrimeSerial killer Robert Pickton in critical condition after prison attackPickton underwent surgery after 'major assault' at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec on Sunday Robert William Pickton is shown in this undated file television image in his Port Coquitlam The serial killer was assaulted in at a maximum-security prison on Sunday serial killer Robert Pickton is in critical condition and underwent surgery after he was attacked by another inmate in a Quebec prison on Sunday The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Pickton was the victim of a major assault at the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution and has been taken to hospital told Radio-Canada that 74-year-old Pickton was between life and death on Tuesday Prison officials declined to share information about his current condition Wednesday a spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police Beaulieu said the assailant is a 51-year-old man but added that he does not know the man's identity He said Pickton was undergoing surgery shortly before 10:30 a.m PT on Tuesday and it will take a few weeks before the SQ transfers the case to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPC) to press charges The incident at the Port-Cartier Institution located around 850 kilometres northeast of Montreal did not involve staff and appropriate actions have been taken with regard to the assailant We are not able to disclose any additional details The safety and security of institutions is paramount and an investigation into what occurred is currently underway When CBC News contacted CSC for an update on Pickton's condition on Wednesday The spokesperson said the CSC is required to notify the public of deaths of people in its custody Dozens of people came out to a vigil at the site of Robert Pickton's farm in Port Coquitlam in February this year to honour the victims of the serial killer and express their opposition to the idea he could apply for day parole In 2007, Pickton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder (new window) in the deaths of women who disappeared from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside were found on Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam about 25 kilometres east of downtown Vancouver Pickton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of full parole for 25 years In an interview with Radio-Canada's Tout un matin Tuesday federal Public Security Minister Dominic LeBlanc said an internal investigation will be carried out at the Port-Cartier prison to shed light on the circumstances of the attack He did not confirm the identity of the inmate who was assaulted citing reasons related to the protection of privacy and security in prisons The sister of one of Pickton's victims told CBC News that she felt relieved and happy when she heard that the serial killer had been attacked in prison "I don't wish any harm on anybody but — karma You can't be bad or mean to people and do stuff like that to people and think you can get away with it Papin said she wanted Pickton to suffer and not go just like that She added that she wants a plaque installed at the site of his Port Coquitlam farm to commemorate the women who had been killed there Enlarge image (new window)Tammy Lynn Papin says she felt a sense of relief following news that serial killer Robert Pickton was in a life-threatening condition after being attacked in prison Chief Marilyn Slett with the Heiltsuk Tribal Council in Bella Bella says discussion about Pickton's assault has revived painful memories for the Indigenous community His profile is still being raised and talked about and still seeking justice for their families and their loved ones And I can understand how people would feel [about]what happened to him.","text":"Yet it's the women the victims and families who are hurting todayand still seeking justice for their families and their loved ones And I can understand how people would feel [about]what happened to him."}}'>Yet it's the women the victims and families who are hurting today and still seeking justice for their families and their loved ones And I can understand how people would feel [about] what happened to him who is also secretary-treasurer with the Union of B.C says little has changed for Indigenous women's safety since Pickton's crimes and many still face systemic racism from police and difficulty accessing the justice system when they are victims of crimes noting it hurts to see $15 million in federal funding being allocated to a three-year program targeting auto theft compared to $1.3 million for the pilot Red Dress Alert system for when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing The work will not be over until things like the Red Dress Alert is no longer needed in this country Radio-Canada's Pascal Robidas and The Canadian Press International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East International fugitive returned to B.C. after being 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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 underwent surgery after 'major assault' at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec on Sunday The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Pickton was the victim of a major assault at the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution and has been taken to hospital told Radio-Canada that 74-year-old Pickton was between life and death on Tuesday. Prison officials declined to share information about his current condition Wednesday a spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police Beaulieu said the assailant is a 51-year-old man but added that he does not know the man's identity PT on Tuesday and it will take a few weeks before the SQ transfers the case to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPC) to press charges.  The incident at the Port-Cartier Institution located around 850 kilometres northeast of Montreal, did not involve staff and appropriate actions have been taken with regard to the assailant, the CSC said in an earlier statement.  The safety and security of institutions is paramount and an investigation into what occurred is currently underway.  When CBC News contacted CSC for an update on Pickton's condition on Wednesday The spokesperson said the CSC is required to notify the public of deaths of people in its custody In 2007, Pickton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of women who disappeared from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. They were Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Marnie Frey, Georgina Papin and Brenda Wolfe. The remains or DNA of 33 women, many of whom were Indigenous, were found on Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, about 25 kilometres east of downtown Vancouver. Pickton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of full parole for 25 years. In an interview with Radio-Canada's Tout un matin Tuesday, federal Public Security Minister Dominic LeBlanc said an internal investigation will be carried out at the Port-Cartier prison to shed light on the circumstances of the attack. He did not confirm the identity of the inmate who was assaulted, citing reasons related to the protection of privacy and security in prisons.  The sister of one of Pickton's victims told CBC News that she felt relieved and happy when she heard that the serial killer had been attacked in prison. I said, 'Good for him, he deserved it,' Tammy Lynn Papin, sister of Georgina Papin, said on Tuesday. \"I don't wish any harm on anybody but — karma, you know? I truly believe, you know, [the] Creator works in his ways. You can't be bad or mean to people and do stuff like that to people and think you can get away with it, you know? What he did was ... notorious and unexplainable. Papin said she wanted Pickton to suffer and not go just like that.  She added that she wants a plaque installed at the site of his Port Coquitlam farm to commemorate the women who had been killed there. Chief Marilyn Slett with the Heiltsuk Tribal Council in Bella Bella, B.C., says discussion about Pickton's assault has revived painful memories for the Indigenous community. His profile is still being raised and talked about, Slett told The Canadian Press. Slett, who is also secretary-treasurer with the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, says little has changed for Indigenous women's safety since Pickton's crimes, and many still face systemic racism from police and difficulty accessing the justice system when they are victims of crimes.  Slett says governments can do better, noting it hurts to see $15 million in federal funding being allocated to a three-year program targeting auto theft, compared to $1.3 million for the pilot Red Dress Alert system for when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing. So, progress is very small, said Slett. The work will not be over until things like the Red Dress Alert is no longer needed in this country, and we're a long ways away from that. 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Canadian authorities have evacuated 225 inmates from Quebec’s maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution due to escalating wildfires. Canadian authorities have evacuated 225 inmates from the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec due to escalating forest fires in the region, according to a statement from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) on Sunday. The evacuation order for the Port-Cartier Institution was issued on Friday, with inmates being transferred to other secure federal correctional facilities. Specific details about the relocation were not disclosed. “To carry out the evacuation, we put measures in place, together with our partners, to maintain the safety and security of our staff, the public, and the offenders in our care and custody,” the CSC stated in a news release. Quebec’s wildfire agency, SOPFEU, reported on Friday that lightning had sparked seven fires north of Port-Cartier, with two of them being out of control. 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HeadlinesLatest NewsPodcasts (new window)EnglishENHomeCourts and CrimeKiller Robert Pickton on life support after prison attack: police Man who attacked 74-year-old at Port-Cartier Institution remains in isolation serial killer Robert Pickton is in a medically induced coma and on life support four days after he was attacked by another inmate in prison Sources told Radio-Canada on Tuesday that Pickton was clinging to life following what Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed was a major assault on Sunday at the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution about 450 kilometres northeast of Quebec City Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hughes Beaulieu confirmed with CBC News on Thursday morning but the information I have is that the individual was placed in an artificial coma CSC said the assailant has been identified and appropriate actions have been taken Beaulieu said Tuesday the 51-year-old man believed to be responsible is in isolation and the SQ continues to investigate the attack Canada's Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc also confirmed a probe into the circumstances of the attack earlier this week Pickton was charged with the murders of 26 women and in 2007 was convicted of the second-degree murder of six women who had disappeared from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside were found at Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam said earlier this week that discussion about Pickton's assault has revived painful memories for the families of the victims and Indigenous people The sister of one of Pickton's victims told CBC News that she felt relieved and happy when she heard that the serial killer had been attacked in prison I don't wish any harm on anybody but — karma was clinging to life following what Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed was a major assault on Sunday at the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hughes Beaulieu confirmed with CBC News on Thursday morning speaking in French, on Thursday morning CSC said the assailant has been identified and appropriate actions have been taken.  Pickton was charged with the murders of 26 women and in 2007 was convicted of the second-degree murder of six women who had disappeared from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Chief Marilyn Slett with the Heiltsuk Tribal Council in Bella Bella, B.C. said earlier this week that discussion about Pickton's assault has revived painful memories for the families of the victims and Indigenous people 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 say they lived in dirty housing and were underpaid Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll call a byelection quickly: 'No games' Robert Pickton, the convicted serial killer from British Columbia, was attacked by another inmate over the weekend and critically injured in Québec’s maximum Port-Cartier Institution. A spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec, the province’s police service, said the 74-year-old Pickton was assaulted by a 51-year-old inmate at around 5:15 p.m. ET on Sunday and airlifted to a Québec City hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed with CityNews that Pickton was the victim of a “major assault,” though the circumstances are unknown. “We can confirm that inmate Robert Pickton was involved in a major assault on May 19. This assault did not involve any of our staff,” a spokesperson wrote in an email. “The safety and security of institutions is paramount, and an investigation into what occurred is currently underway.” In a news release issued on Monday, the CSC said that the Sûreté du Québec is investigating the incident but did not name Pickton as the victim. “The assailant was identified, and the appropriate actions have been taken,” the news release states. “In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he was informed of the incident on Sunday and said his thoughts were with corrections staff at the institution. “One of the primary concerns that I have obviously is around the security of these institutions and the men and women who work in these prisons … these are very difficult and dangerous working conditions. So as I was informed of this incident, I also thought of the women and men who work protecting Canadians in the institution,” he said on Tuesday. Port-Cartier Institution is a maximum-security federal prison located about 600 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. Pickton was convicted in 2007 of the murders of six women. He was arrested in 2002, and his trial began in 2007. He was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years, the maximum sentence for second-degree murder in Canada. The remains or DNA of 33 women, many of whom were taken from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, were found on Pickton’s farm, and he once bragged to an undercover police officer that he killed a total of 49. Pickton’s confirmed victims were Papin, Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Ann Wolfe and Marnie Frey. The investigation into Pickton’s crimes was one of the largest in Canadian history. 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You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter, First Up, soon. Robert Pickton, a notorious serial killer, was the victim of a serious assault at Port Cartier Institution on May 19 (2024).  The life-threatening assault on Pickton raises questions about how Canada’s most dangerous criminals are housed and put the spotlight on rising inmate-on-inmate violence. An assault on notorious serial killer Robert Pickton by a fellow inmate at a maximum-security prison raises questions, some say, about how Canada’s most dangerous criminals are housed and puts the spotlight on a reportedly rising level of inmate-on-inmate violence. Pickton, 74, was on life-support Tuesday in a Quebec hospital after being assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution, which has housed some of this country’s most infamous criminals. The alleged perpetrator was a 51-year-old man with a history of violence against other inmates, according to the Vancouver Sun, and is alleged to have speared Pickton in the head with a piece of wood. It was unconfirmed if the weapon was a broomstick, as reported. Pickton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 2007, with the maximum parole ineligibility period of 25 years, after being charged with the murders of 26 women. The remains or DNA of 33 women, many who were taken from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, were found on Pickton’s pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C. He once bragged to an undercover police officer that he killed a total of 49. Pickton’s confirmed victims were Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Ann Wolfe, Georgina Papin and Marnie Frey. At the time of Pickton’s sentencing, B.C. Supreme Court Justice James Williams said it was a “rare case that properly warrants the maximum period of parole ineligibility available to the court.” Here’s what we know and some of the issues highlighted by this recent attack: Pickton was attacked Sunday evening, according to Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu, media relations officer with the Sûreté du Québec. “It happened on Sunday around the supper time. It was 5:15. The 51-year-old man assaulted the 74-year-old victim for no reason. He got arrested by the prison guards,” said Beaulieu. “There’s video of the attack and the forensic officers are doing their work and the investigation is ongoing.” Beaulieu confirmed that Pickton was in life-threatening condition. He also said that they are in no rush to charge the 51-year-old accused, as he’s already in custody and they are gathering evidence, and because the charges do depend on whether Pickton survives. The maximum-security prison is located about 600 kilometres from Quebec City. It is based on a triangular cell design model, with direct observation by guards of the living units. It can house 237 inmates. Nearly everyone sent to Port-Cartier faces more than 40 months behind bars, according to the Corrections Services Canada website, and 41 per cent of Port-Cartier’s inmate population have been given life sentences. The facility has a long-term segregation unit. Along with Pickton, it also has reportedly housed some of Canada’s most dangerous offenders, including Paul Bernardo, Russell Williams, Michael Rafferty, Mohammad Shafia, Guy Turcotte and, formerly, Luka Magnotta. In many cases, serial killers and notorious criminals have to be segregated from the general prison population for their own safety and due to fears of attacks from other inmates. That said, inmate-on-inmate violence has jumped drastically over the past decade. According to statistics compiled by the Office of Correctional Investigator and recently published by the Globe and Mail, prisoner-on-prisoner assaults grew by 132 per cent to 1,331 from 573 in between 2014-15 and 2023-24. Physical assaults on staff jumped to 327 from 113, over that same time period. Inmate fights and assaults on staff using bodily fluids and waste were also up. Port-Cartier said prison staff were not involved in the Pickton assault. For one observer, that raised questions about where the guards were when the attack occurred. “There had to be a very serious breakdown within the prison in the protection that must be afforded to somebody like Pickton to keep him safe. It’s the legal obligation of the Correctional Service of Canada to keep all prisoners safe and there must have been a serious failure on their part,” said Tom Engel, president of the Canadian Prison Law Association. 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Or sign-in if you have an account serial killer Robert Pickton at a maximum-security prison has a long history of criminal offences dating back decades Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMartin “Spike” Charest has not yet been charged with what Correctional Service Canada called a “major assault,” which left Pickton hospitalized in a coma But sources confirmed the longtime prisoner is the suspect under investigation in a specialized unit for at-risk inmates in Quebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. a broken broom handle was shoved into his head He was flown to a hospital in the Quebec capital The Correctional Service Canada has not provided any information on his medical condition but Postmedia has learned that he remains in critical is serving a life sentence after a jury convicted him in 2007 of killing Georgina Papin DNA from 33 women was found on his Port Coquitlam farm Pickton once bragged to an undercover officer that he killed 49 women Charest was serving time at the Donnacona Institution a maximum-security penitentiary near Quebec City when he was charged with more than a dozen counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or the death of a person he pleaded guilty to all 13 of the counts he faced and was sentenced to a 36-month prison term Charest was sentenced to a 48-month prison term for uttering threats while he was serving time at Port-Cartier He was at Port-Cartier at the time because he pleaded guilty to three counts of armed robbery and was sentenced to an eight-year prison term The motive for his attack on Pickton is unknown But one source told Postmedia that Pickton was a target because of the brutality of his crimes against women the executive director of the John Howard Society said there should be an independent investigation into how the attacker got access to Pickton in the secure unit If Charest had a history of assaulting other inmates “why would they place him with someone who would be particularly vulnerable to assault because of the charges and convictions that he had?” Latimer asked She noted that federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday that there would be an internal investigation into the attack “But I think given the information that came out last week by the correctional investigator that prison violence was increasing across the board more independent investigation into prison violence,” Latimer said they don’t really have as much credibility as one would hope.” Latimer said the violence is worse in some maximum-security prisons where “there is a different code” that means any prisoner that did not take a shot at an inmate like Pickton “might be victimized.” The CSC needs “to be protecting people even though they’re not very sympathetic,” Latimer said kbolan@postmedia.com pcherry@postmedia.com 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 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada ("ArcelorMittal") is proud to announce its support as major partner of Centre d'Action Bénévole de Port-Cartier with a $600,000 donation to the project relocating the Centre to the former St-Alexandre de Port-Cartier church we are proud to affirm our commitment as a responsible corporate citizen even more strongly.  This partnership is very important for ArcelorMittal because it will allow a sustainable improvement of the mission of Centre d'Action Bénévole de Port-Cartier It therefore will benefit the entire local population," declared Mapi Mobwano President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Scheduled for winter 2023 for a total value estimated at $4 million the project will allow the addition of four new services to the Centre d'Action Bénévole's offering: a food assistance counter and cold storage rooms and a large hall that will be made accessible to businesses and people from the region "This is the biggest donation in the history of Centre d'Action Bénévole de Port-Cartier and ArcelorMittal's contribution is of inestimable value for our organization's mission.  Above all the scope of this partnership represents an enormous step forward in making our relocation project a reality.  We are delighted with the confidence shown by our major partner and we hope this announcement will encourage other local community leaders to support our mutual aid mission," declared Laurencia Bond Executive Director of Centre d'Action Bénévole de Port-Cartier The Centre d'Action Bénévole de Port-Cartier relocation project also provides for the upgrade of the former St-Alexandre church which will allow revitalization of the building's historic and heritage aspects and ensure its preservation for future generations Organized in collaboration with the Conseil du Patrimoine religieux du Québec (CPRQ) the approach will make it possible to provide essential assistance to the local community and develop the region's religious heritage About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P the world's leading steel company and one of the five biggest international iron ore producers ("AMIC") and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P ("AMEM") are two complementary companies operating in Quebec's North Shore region AMIC ensures the transportation of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier allowing transportation and shipping of AMEM products to four continents AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market The two companies employ over 2,500 people making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore SOURCE ArcelorMittal Exploitation minière Canada s.e.n.c Annie Paré, Director, Communications, ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P., [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: 2022 /CNW/ - ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P ("ArcelorMittal") has won an EnviroLys Award in the ICI+ Green Project category for introducing the use of pyrolytic oil at its Port-Cartier plant The EnviroLys Awards recognize private expertise in the green economy entrepreneurship and innovation of companies in the environmental services industry They are awarded by the Council of Environmental Technology Companies of Quebec ("CETEQ") "Replacing part of the heavy fuel oil we use in Port-Cartier with pyrolytic oil is the first step in our energy transition We are continuing our efforts to go even further in decarbonizing our operations and we are delighted to receive this recognition by the industry," said Mapi Mobwano President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada "By using a biofuel produced locally with wood residues we are above all uniting the two great resources of the Côte-Nord: iron and the forest We are working to put in place a whole regional energy ecosystem and the results obtained so far confirm that this strategy shows great promise."  three million litres of pyrolytic oil have been consumed at the Port-Cartier pellet plant which is manufactured by BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada ArcelorMittal has therefore decided to accelerate the conversion of other areas that can accommodate pyrolytic oil The use of pyrolytic oil will reduce the use of heavy fuel oil by 23% at the pellet plant which corresponds to an annual reduction of 57,600 tonnes of CO2 equivalent or the removal of 14,000 vehicles from our roads Since the introduction of pyrolytic oil last July reductions in CO2 equivalent have already amounted to 4,500 tonnes which represents 1,000 cars taken off the road The ArcelorMittal Group has made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 The ArcelorMittal plant in Port-Cartier is the first pellet plant in the world to use pyrolytic oil on an ongoing basis About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P.and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P Annie Paré, Director, Communications, ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada, [email protected] Serial killer Robert Pickton is in hospital in grave condition after he was attacked by another inmate at a maximum-security prison in Quebec was injured in an attack Sunday at the Port-Cartier Institution in northeastern Quebec Correctional Service Canada spokesperson Kevin Antonucci said in a statement The assault did not involve any prison staff The Sûreté du Québec said the attacker was a 51-year-old inmate at the prison which is located about 700 kilometres from Montreal Provincial police spokesperson Hugues Beaulieu said in an interview that Mr was seriously injured and still fighting for his life on Tuesday He said the suspect had not yet been interrogated by police Tuesday morning and was still incarcerated at Port-Cartier Mr. Pickton was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years after he was convicted in 2007 of second-degree murder for killing six women The Crown stayed murder charges against him for the deaths of 20 other women The serial killer’s high-profile trial and a subsequent public inquiry revealed how a combination of police failures and indifference toward his victims – sex workers in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Pickton to continue killing undetected for years Cynthia Cardinal said she was “overwhelmed” with happiness when she heard about the attack on her sister’s killer “I don’t think anybody that evil should be walking on Earth The attack was first reported by the Vancouver Sun Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc told journalists Tuesday that Mr Pickton – without naming him – was evacuated to a hospital in the Quebec City region “The Correctional Service has a process in place to review all of these circumstances,” he said of the incident LeBlanc said the internal review would likely focus on the management of interactions between inmates criticized prison officials in the wake of the attack “It’s very unfortunate that Corrections Canada can’t ensure the safety of a high-profile inmate like this who clearly is going to be a target for those who want to make a name for themselves,” she said “I think Corrections Canada should be doing better.” Pickton was initially charged with 27 counts of murder He was tried on six counts and the remaining 20 were later stayed after his conviction The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on his sprawling property he told an undercover officer that he killed 49 women which was headed by former attorney-general Wally Oppal and examined why police failed to catch Mr Mr. Oppal released his final report in 2012 concluding that police failures were the product of systemic bias against Mr who he said were “forsaken” by the police and the public He also found that a lack of communication or collaboration between the police in Vancouver Pickton became eligible for day parole in February politicians and victims’ family members who criticized Canada’s justice system saying he should never be released from prison The case also made headlines last year when families of victims and dozens of justice organizations fought the RCMP’s application to destroy an estimated 14,000 exhibits collected as part of the investigation into the murders Preserving such evidence is necessary in order to be used to convict other people or solve some of the dozens of unsolved cases of women who went missing from the Downtown Eastside Some of the victims’ families launched civil proceedings against Mr knew that victims faced danger on the farm and took no steps to protect them A trial date for those lawsuits has yet to be scheduled; David Pickton filed a statement of defence denying the allegations who represents 16 children of nine women connected to Mr said his clients want to make sure that the evidence seized by the RCMP on the farm can be used for these civil proceedings Gratl said he does not think Robert Pickton’s “health or well-being can have a significant impact on the destruction of evidence application.” With files from Kristy Kirkup in Ottawa and The Canadian Press Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified the site of the assault as Port-Quartier Institution Editorial code of conduct Lawyers for a Saskatchewan inmate who has taken the Correctional Service of Canada to court released surveillance footage showing a violent attempt by staff at a Quebec prison to force the inmate to lock up We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentNicholas Dinardo has filed human rights and civil claims against CSC alleging staff used excessive force and has discriminated against them their legal counsel released video depicting a May 30 2021 incident at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec “I am relieved to finally have these videos so the world can see the violence and injustice I have experienced in prison CSC has only released a fraction of the records I requested and am entitled to who is currently at Kent Institution in British Columbia Dinardo said one guard twisted their arm back during the struggle and the next day they couldn’t move their arm They said a nurse contacted a doctor eight days later and an X-ray was ordered The next issue of Afternoon Headlines will soon be in your inbox the CSC said it conducted an investigation and concluded the use of force was disproportionate; a disciplinary investigation was also carried out corrective measures to address the incident were taken,” the statement said When asked how many staff had been disciplined and what the corrective measures entailed the CSC said it can’t share details related to employees due to privacy laws When the video wasn’t provided within legislated timelines Dinardo filed a complaint to the federal privacy commissioner Dinardo applied to Federal Court to compel the CSC to release the records a staff lawyer with Prisoner Legal Services starts with Dinardo standing outside a cell speaking with four guards It does not include audio and the faces of the guards are redacted one guard steps forward to push Dinardo into an open cell; two guards push Dinardo into the cell and try to slide the door closed A guard can be seen kicking Dinardo’s foot one guard leaves the camera’s view and returns with what appears to be a shield The guard can be seen putting the shield down and then pulling back Dinardo’s arm and eventually taking him to the floor with another guard One guard appears to pull Dinardo’s right arm behind their back while Dinardo is facedown on the floor More staff arrive as Dinardo is restrained Dinardo has struggled to obtain records showing force was used noting many people in custody are not believed when they report their experiences excessive use of force I think is really valuable just to give credibility to what they’ve been saying Nick has been raising concerns about this incident for a long time and previously spoke to the media about it but now there’s — in case anyone had any doubts — now there’s evidence that this really happened,” she said tjames@postmedia.com 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 The CS Le Jacques Cartier sits dockside at the Port Authority of Guam on March 13 From left: Moylan’s Public Safety Security Advisor Raffaele Sgambelluri; Port Chief Planner Joe Javellana; Port Equipment Support Services Manager Joaquin Pangelinan; Del James Moylan; Port Deputy General Manager for Administration and Finance Pacifico Martir; Port General Manager Rory J Respicio and Port Deputy General Manager for Operations Dominic G the second cruise ship to visit the island this year arrived at the Port Authority of Guam at 11 p.m The cruise ship is scheduled to depart Guam at 5 p.m according to a release from the Port Authority of Guam The luxury vessel arrived at the Port carrying 116 passengers and 135 crew members Port Authority General Manager Rory Respicio in a statement said each cruise ship visit strengthens Guam’s presence as a key destination in the Pacific and contributes to the local economy “I want to commend our dedicated Port employees who work tirelessly day and night to transform our container yard into a safe terminal for cruise ship passengers Their efforts ensure a secure and welcoming environment without compromising Port security and their commitment is vital to Guam’s success as a growing cruise destination,” Respicio said Operated by the renowned French cruise line Ponant the CS Le Jacques Cartier is known for its elegant design The ship’s visit underscores Guam’s strategic location and highlights ongoing efforts to promote tourism and economic growth through maritime activities passengers will have the opportunity to explore Guam’s rich culture This latest arrival follows the MS Asuka II which was the first cruise ship to visit Guam in 2025 on Feb The MS Asuka II carried approximately 642 passengers and 511 crew members marking the beginning of an exciting year for Guam’s cruise tourism industry Six additional cruise ships are scheduled to arrive this year TORONTO (AP) — Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton who brought female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree near Vancouver in the late 1990s and early 2000s The Correctional Service of Canada said in statement that Pickton an inmate of Port-Cartier Institution in the province of Quebec died in hospital following injuries in the assault involving another inmate on May 19 He was one of Canada's most notorious serial killers and his case made international headlines A 51-year-old inmate was in custody for the assault on Pickton police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu said earlier this month Robert "Willie" Pickton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 2007 with the maximum parole ineligibility period of 25 years after being charged with the murders of 26 women Police began searching the Pickton farm in the Vancouver suburb of Port Coquitlam more than 22 years ago in what would be a years-long investigation into the disappearances of dozens of women many picked up from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside were found on Pickton's farm in Port Coquitlam He once bragged to an undercover police officer that he killed a total of 49 women prosecution witness Andrew Bellwood said Pickton told him how he strangled his victims and fed their remains to his pigs Health officials once issued a tainted meat advisory to neighbors who might have bought pork from Pickton's farm concerned the meat might have contained human remains whose sister Georgina Papin was murdered by Pickton said she was "overwhelmed" with happiness when she received a text message earlier this month with the news that he had been attacked Vancouver police were criticized for not taking the cases seriously because many of the missing were sex workers or drug users Canada's correctional service said it was conducting an investigation into the Pickton attack "The investigation will examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the assault including whether policies and protocols were followed," the service said in the statement "We are mindful that this offender's case has had a devastating impact on communities in British Columbia and across the country Our thoughts are with them," the statement said Pickton's confirmed victims were six: Sereena Abotsway British Columbia Supreme Court Justice James Williams said it was a "rare case that properly warrants the maximum period of parole ineligibility available to the court." Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features it feels like something out of a fantasy novel or fairytale One of the most magical parts of the park, Réserve faunique de Port‑Cartier–Sept‑Îles is the iconic footbridge that almost appears to be propped up by a rock and a tree Editor's Choice: Montreal Released Its Plan To Completely Transform Parc Jean-Drapeau (22 RENDERINGS) As visitors walk across the mystical bridge they're met with the breathtaking and peaceful landscape In addition to going for walks and hikes, fishing is a popular activity because the reserve has more than 100 lakes and 15 rivers. Visitors can also hunt, canoe, and pick berries — basically anything you'd picture a super outdoorsy Canadian doing To get there, it's about a 10-hour road trip from Montreal Price: Varies depending on accommodations and activities Distance From Montreal: just over 10 hours Why You Need To Go: Feel like you're in a storybook as you traverse the bridge and see stunning landscapes There are also tons of outdoorsy activities for those who want an adventure Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19 Ilana can usually be found with her dog André tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats Your free account has now been created. 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It is expected 300 construction jobs will be created as the project is developed. The 30-year contract between Hydro-Quebec Production and Parc eolien Apuiat S.E.C., a company jointly held by the Innu communities and Boralex, provides for the electricity to be bought at a cost of about six cents per kilowatt/hour. The wind farm will be built on the traditional territory of the Uashat mak Mani-utenam First Nation. The Innu communities and Boralex are 50-50 partners in the project and will equally share the profits generated by the sale of electricity throughout the life of the project. The community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam and the City of Port-Cartier will each receive annual royalties as host communities. Construction of the wind farm is set to begin in the summer of 2022, and commissioning of the project is planned for December 2024. “Apuiat is the result of an Innu idea, a desire to build collective wealth. 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OTTAWA — Two inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at a maximum-security prison in Quebec, the first confirmed cases involving prisoners in a federal institution. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The Correctional Service of Canada says that prior to the two inmates being diagnosed, nine employees who work at Port-Cartier Institution also tested positive for the virus. The service says in a news release all of these employees are in isolation at home and are following direction from local health officials. It says as soon as a positive result was reported for one employee last week, additional people were tested based on public-health contact tracing, which led to detection of the other cases. As of Saturday, 50 tests were conducted on inmates in institutions, with 45 negative and two positive results and three others pending. The two infected inmates are being medically isolated from the general prison population and the institution has been on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The prison service says it is “closely and carefully following direction” from public-health officials and monitoring these inmates, while following strict protocols to avoid further spread. “We have dedicated health care in our institutions with nurses and doctors on hand to monitor and assess any inmates who develop symptoms.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged last week that prisoners are at higher risk of contracting and spreading the virus, but did not say whether federal officials have been in contact with provinces about a nationwide plan. A number of preventative measures have been taken at Correctional Service operations across the country, the agency said. At Port-Cartier, the service also: — Notified all individuals who may have come in contact with those who tested positive; — Immediately cleaned the institution, including thoroughly disinfecting all high-touch surfaces in addition to existing enhanced cleaning measures; — Temporarily implemented the use of masks for workers on site; and — Began enhanced active screening of anyone who must enter the institution, including taking the temperature of everyone working at the site for the duration of the outbreak. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2020. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy QUE.—Plans for a $382-million investment to build a new silicon metal plant in Port-Cartier Spanish-owned Grupo FerroAtlantica had unveiled plans to build its first North American silicon metal plant at a media conference held in June 2014 Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard was on hand to announce loan guarantees The factory was set to produce 100,000 tonnes annually of silicon metal Silicon metal is also used in construction of solar panels The recent news that FerroAtlantica was scrapping its plans came with an explanation in a media release that the firm was acting "in light of recent market developments" and that FerroAtlantica was "facing the prospect of optimizing the production capacity of its existing operations." Recent developments in China’s silicon industry have led FerroAtlantica to review its growth strategy "The current and announced growth of China’s production capacities are such that they will significantly tilt the market balance over the long term This new factor compels FerroAtlantica to seek new development opportunities to complement its growth strategy through the optimization of its existing infrastructures The Group will therefore favour expanding its activities from its home ports over investing in new facilities." "This decision was not motivated by any local issues no new project can take precedence over consolidating our own facilities." The decision was made "with a heavy heart." 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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was a daughter of the late Roger and Camille (Cote) Tupper Christine graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in Anthropology She was the curator of the Milton Blacksmith Shop Museum having held that position since its inception many years ago She was a member of the Milton Heritage Society sister and friend who will be fondly remembered for her sunny outlook on life as well as her dedication to the care of her parents until their passing She is survived by her loving husband Mike; daughter Mikaela; sisters Lily (John) Nuttall Quebec; half brothers Roger (Yeh-Mui) Tupper Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home A Celebration of Christine’s life will be held on Friday donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Milton Community Association Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors ArcelorMittal's port facilities in Port-Cartier welcomed 409 ships performed more than 900 port entry and exit manoeuvres and handled over 25 million tonnes of iron ore The ArcelorMittal team at Port-Cartier port facilities presented the steel-headed cane to Captain Aldwin Revelar and Chief Officer Sher William Alvaran of the Santa Barbara PORT-CARTIER — ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P presented the 2022 edition of its steel-headed cane to Captain Aldwin Revelar of the bulk carrier Santa Barbara ArcelorMittal stated that the Santa Barbara is the first ship to leave its Port-Cartier port facilities this year the ship will depart ArcelorMittal’s port facilities on Jan carrying more than 155,000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate aboard The bulk carrier Santa Barbara was built in 2015 It measures 295 metres long by 46 metres wide ArcelorMittal’s port facilities in Port-Cartier welcomed 409 ships Canadian Manufacturing is the top source for daily industry-focused news across Canada. We cover the world of manufacturing across all its sectors, sharing stories that impact your business, providing news, in-depth analysis and expert commentary. Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code. Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features. Luka Magnotta and his mom Anna Yourkin. Right: The La Macaza prison sign. Mike ChaarAssistant EditorMar 04 This article contains graphic content that might not be suitable for some readers Luka Magnotta has been transferred from the Port-Cartier prison facility in Quebec to La Macaza a medium-security prison located roughly 90 minutes outside of Montreal In addition to the transfer, Magnotta has reportedly changed their name to Violette, claiming they are now "transgender." The reports regarding Magnotta's transfer and name change were confirmed by the Toronto Sun on March 2 The 41-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 2014 following the gruesome murder and dismemberment of university student Jun Lin at Magnotta's Montreal apartment which was rented out only six months following the horrific event The publication said that the transfer warrant from Port-Cartier to La Macaza was signed in August 2022 Magnotta will not be going to La Macaza alone Magnotta reportedly requested to be moved along with their husband and fellow inmate Anthony Jolin whom Magnotta married in 2017 and told their psychiatric team that the two would be transferred together Magnotta identifies solely as transgender and needs the specialized support of a medium-security prison the Sun indicated that they have severe personality disorder with predominantly narcissistic and histrionic traits the convicted killer identified as bisexual but now says that they are a "woman trapped in a man's body." doctors from McGill University did not find that Magnotta met the criteria for gender dysphoria and instead noted that their feelings were the result of a "fragile identity and need to periodically reinvent himself," as a defence against "internal homophobia." 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Resend email verification from Millla Sign In Register The only federal prison where an inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 is the one housing B.C There have been two positive tests for inmates at COVID-19 at Port-Cartier The names of the two positive inmates have not been released It is the only federal prison out of 50 across Canada where positive results have been found Eleven employees at the institution have also tested positive and are at home in isolation Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said in a statement “As soon as a positive result was reported for one employee last week additional people were tested based on public health contact tracing which led to the early detection of these other cases,” CSC said The two inmates are medically isolated from the general inmate population and the institution has been on lockdown Pickton is the Port Coquitlam man convicted of second-degree murder in 2007 in the deaths of six Downtown Eastside sex workers He is serving his sentence without possibility of parole until 2032 at Quebec’s Port-Cartier Institution.Test results are pending at Quebec’s Joliette Institution Ontario’s Grand Valley Institution for Women and Alberta’s Edmonton Institution Sixteen negative tests were returned at Alberta’s Bowden Institution.  there were six negatives at Regional Psychiatric Centre and four at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.  there were three negatives at Fraser Valley Institution for Women and four at Pacific Institution/RTC/RRAC Single negative test results have returned at: • New Brunswick’s Dorchester Medium Institution;  • Quebec’s Archambault Institution Medium-min-CRSM Cowansville Institution and Federal Training Centre;  • Ontario’s Beaver Creek Minimum Institution Millhaven Regional Treatment Centre;  • Alberta’s Edmonton Institution and Grande Cache Institution; and • Manitoba’s Stony Mountain Medium Institution CSC spokesperson Esther Mailhot said the service is working closely with public health Symptomatic people meeting public health criteria for COVID-19 are assessed and provided with immediate clinical interventions they do so in their communities,” Mailhot said “As soon as we are advised of a positive test we engage with local public health to implement a number of measures such as trace managing any contacts the employee had working with public health regarding further testing required and disinfecting the site.” the service takes immediate action when an employee is symptomatic including thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the work space and ensuring the employee self isolates at home until cleared to return to work She also noted that CSC does not comment on medical conditions of inmate and employees and that it does not disclose prisoner locations under privacy law [email protected] (AMEM) and ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P (AMIC) will invest close to $500 million over the next four years to upgrade their facilities in the Côte-Nord region The investments will enable the companies to increase production at the Fire Lake mine maintain current operations at the Mont Wright mining complex in Port Cartier and consolidate the iron ore supply for related industries The investments were made possible in part by the Québec government’s electricity rebate program for L-rate customers ArcelorMittal expects to realize $60 million in project-related energy savings “We are proud to be some of the first companies to participate in the electricity rebate program introduced by the Québec government,” stated Pierre Lapointe President and CEO of AMEM and Chairman of the Executive Board of AMIC ArcelorMittal has distinguished itself as one of the most important economic actors in the Côte-Nord region chiefly by expanding its mining activities through investments of more than one billion US dollars between 2011 and 2013 The additional investments that we have just announced are one more step toward ensuring our company’s continuity and long-term future in Québec.” “ArcelorMittal’s Québec mining division is an important pillar of economic growth in the Côte-Nord region,” added Québec Premier Philippe Couillard “These new investments will provide still further stimulus for our mining industry and encourage development of our natural resources right here in Québec.” About ArcelorMittalWith a production of 97,136 million tonnes in 2015 ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steelmaker The company has its head office in Luxembourg and 222,000 employees in 60 countries ArcelorMittal employs 4,000 people in Québec where it operates two open-air mines at Mont-Wright and Fire Lake Learn more: http://www.transformerlavenir.com/en/  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) Claude Comtois has received funding from several federal and provincial ministries (Transport Canada the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologie (FRQNT) and the Réseau Québec Maritime (RQM) Université de Montréal provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR Université de Montréal provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA View all partners Lawrence Seaway is made up of a broad network of interconnected infrastructures port facilities and fleets illustrate the connections between transportation equipment This valuable infrastructure represents significant capital investments that have already been amortized modernization and adaptation of the sea-river network make it possible to meet the demands for capacity fluidity and reliability imposed by the transport industry Lawrence ports have become the catalysts that link trade The importance of the river in all aspects of the Québec economy is enormous and it is expected to increase even more in the coming years I am a Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Montréal and an academic advisor to the Montréal Port Authority I have been interested in maritime transport issues for 30 years The St. Lawrence River has 20 commercial ports and 14 port infrastructures (marine terminal, wharf, fishing port) these 34 marine infrastructures of the “St Lawrence system” handled nearly 150 million tonnes of cargo The most important ports are Montréal (34 Metric ton) Québec City (28.5 Mt) and Port-Cartier (25 Mt) Approximately 8,000 merchant vessels operate on the St container ships and roll-on/roll-off vessels The delivery of raw materials is essential Lawrence ports handle approximately 70 Mt of minerals Between 25 and 32 Mt of hydrocarbons circulate through the river each year Grain from the prairies is first transported by rail to Thunder Bay and then transferred to the ports of Montréal Baie-Comeau and Port-Cartier through the St Lawrence Seaway for shipment to markets in Europe and Africa About 15 per cent of the export is generated by from Québec’s agriculture fields including soybean and corn producers in the Montérégie region who ship part of their harvest through the Port of Montréal Lawrence river-maritime system is heavily solicited to meet the supply and distribution demands of container goods Montréal is the only container port on the St Its estimated turnover at 15 Mt is primarily composed of manufactured goods Montréal’s weight in the handling of container traffic is increasingly expected to grow Québec’s economy is dependent on foreign trade Its prosperity depends fundamentally on its ability to succeed in international markets The ports of the St. Lawrence therefore have a significant role in supporting the province’s economy and trade, both imports and exports. They continue to grow and are projected to do so at a steady pace in the coming years Lawrence system is apparent on several levels Ships calling at St. Lawrence ports are getting bigger and bigger requiring investments in the renovation and expansion of existing port infrastructure Moreover, the tonne-kilometres associated with maritime trade are growing faster than tonnages indicating that the industry is moving into increasingly distant trans-ocean markets Lawrence port system is firmly anchored in east-west trade Lawrence system to global processes has been to consolidate trade with the European market and to align itself with the economies of the Pacific Basin Another aspect is the ongoing of north-south ties with African economies (especially natural resources) and the development of trade with Middle Eastern markets Intercontinental trade represents more than half of the St The continental market accounts for approximatey 15 per cent This commerce involves ports along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf Coast in the United States Lawrence ports also benefit from the economic markets of Central and South America Lawrence system and those of the Great Lakes It accounts for a third of the total traffic of the river’s ports The volume of traffic between Québec ports and Ontario markets is relatively balanced in terms of exports and imports. Iron and coal, however, are on a downward trend due to the decline of traditional industrial sectors More than 60 per cent of this traffic is made up of exports from Québec to the Midwest of the United States consists mainly of imports from the latter Also of note is a moderate growth in trade with the Canadian Arctic, which reflects an interest in developing mining sites in northern areas An analysis of marine transit within the St. Lawrence system shows substantial short-distance shipping Domestic trade between Québec ports is driven by the transfer of minerals and fuels efficient and environmentally friendly logistics linking marine freight to land shippers Considering the importance of the port sector for Québec, investment is necessary. Its future plans and needs include ongoing infrastructure maintenance, replacement of existing port assets, and new marine, land and intermodal development projects. According to the Association of Canadian Port Authorities Québec’s continuted economic growth and trade activities depend on adequate capacity at its ports They are critical to securing Québec’s competitiveness in international trade and to seizing new market opportunities This article was originally published in French News  Oct 3 Port-Cartier prison offers few services in English is incarcerated at the maximum security Port Cartier federal institution A Nunavik woman says her brother staged a two-week hunger strike last month to draw attention to the lack of English-language and culturally-relevant services at the northern Quebec penitentiary where he is incarcerated William Fleming of Kuujjuaraapik was found guilty of sexual assault in 2001 and given an indeterminate sentence handed out to convicted persons under Canada’s dangerous offenders legislation He’s serving that sentence at the maximum security Port-Cartier institution Lawrence river on Quebec’s North Shore in a predominately francophone region a translator with Nunavik’s travelling court said she spoke to the prison’s assistant warden for interventions Sept Tuckatuck said the prison official informed her that Fleming had eaten for the first time in two weeks that day “I had spoken to him the day before and he didn’t sound good,” Tuckatuck-Bennett but I’m still worried about his health,” she said “I’ve been trying to help him in the last few years Fleming’s hunger strike began two weeks earlier when he was placed in segregation after an altercation with another inmate “My brother is really well-known and not liked by the employees there,” Tuckatuck-Bennett said but he’s just trying to get his point across.” is to gain better access to rehabilitation programs that will help advance him in his sentence But even if those programs are available at Port-Cartier it’s rare they are offered in English and few programs are geared towards the institution’s Inuit and other Aboriginal inmates Tuckatuck said a parole board has indicated that Fleming should enroll in a sexual deviancy program and seek support for past drug and alcohol abuse Although federal penitentiaries are designed as bilingual institutions Port-Cartier’s remote location and size make it difficult to offer English-language services or culturally-relevant programming for its Inuit inmates Correctional Service Canada did not provide a list of English-language programs and services available to inmates at Port-Cartier The agency would not confirm Fleming’s hunger strike either only providing its policy on how federal prisons manage hunger striking inmates That includes efforts to resolve the issues identified by the inmate as well as providing daily medical assessments of the inmate’s health from day seven of the hunger strike onwards the parole board has been telling him he must take these programs but he hasn’t been given a chance to take them,” Tuckatuck-Bennett said “I believe my brother wants to get well I’ve seen a big change in him when I talk to him.” speaks to her brother by phone a few times a week she said; in-person visits are harder given the distance between them is one of the few Inuit who get to see Fleming on a regular basis Keleutak and a group of other elders make the rounds of Quebec’s prisons providing Inuktitut-language counselling and country food to inmates Although Keleutak was at Port-Cartier over the summer the last time he spoke with Fleming was last winter He couldn’t comment on Fleming’s demands or current conditions at the prison except to say the inmate focuses a lot of blame on the system But Keleutak says Inuit inmates at Port-Cartier have a hard time in general because it’s a mostly French-speaking facility and they’re too far from Nunavik or Montreal to receive family visits they are always refused,” Keleutak said But federal penitentiaries generally offer better services for Inuit then their provincial counterparts because they tend to offer more and at least some of them are in English Tuckatuck-Bennett argues that the justice system should adhere to the principles set out in the Gladue report which stemmed from a Canadian Supreme Court decision that recognized Aboriginal people face racism and systemic discrimination in and out of the criminal justice system The report instructs judges to consider the circumstances of the offender in sentencing his mother drowned when he was nine months old after which he spent his childhood in an abusive home She said that because she was 12 years older than her brother she was able “to take care of myself” and avoid a similar fate and in and out of jail until the 2001 sexual assault conviction that deemed him a dangerous offender “We can’t do anything,” Tuckatuck-Bennett said “It’s so frustrating when Inuit are not getting the support they need to go back to their communities Tuckatuck-Bennett said he has no intention to return to Kuujjuaraapik even if he ever got parole Nunatsiaq News was unable to reach Fleming’s lawyer for comment Use this form to request a PDF of Nunatsiaq News to be sent to you every week on Friday Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Hartman Law was in Federal Court this week representing a federal prisoner in a sexual assault and harassment case against the Correctional Services of Canada The Federal Court also heard intellectual property suits this week including a patenting infringement case between two pharmaceutical companies with Blake Cassels & Graydon and Gilbert’s LLP representing the parties Hartman Law represented a federal prisoner in Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec who was diagnosed with gender dysphoria and was transitioning from male to female when she was placed in custody The inmate alleged that a correctional officer and the assistant warden at Port-Cartier sexually assaulted and harassed her and that Correctional Services of Canada failed to provide her with appropriate mental health care and hormone therapy She claimed damages in the amount of approximately $15 million Blake Cassels & Graydon represented Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc in a patent infringement lawsuit against Accord Healthcare Inc. which was represented by Gilbert’s LLP MLT Aikins LLP acted on behalf of Meridian while Nexus Law Group represented Concept Industries Self-represented litigant Joshaua Beaulieu sought judicial review of the decision of the Canadian Human Rights Commission dismissing his complaint against his employer for discrimination and harassment during his employment The case arose from Beaulieu’s request to use medical cannabis during his work hours to address several diagnoses related to stress and anxiety Beaulieu alleged his employer failed to adequately address his request for accommodation Harris & Company acted on behalf of Seaspan Marine Corporation in its application for judicial review of the decision of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal which ruled that the corporation had discriminated against Andreas Smolik based on his family status The tribunal also found that Seaspan did not reasonably accommodate Smolik to the point of undue hardship Smolik was represented by Yeager Employment Law Cartel & Bui and the Law Office of Calvin Goldman QC represented the plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Dye & Durham Ltd. alleging that the defendant corporations had conspired to engage in anti-competitive acts to control the price for real estate conveyancing software platforms in Canada Maurice Law represented the members of the Indigenous tribe in a lawsuit against the Federal Government The dispute involved the tribe’s interest in Clearwater Reserve 175 They claimed that they have never consented to the surrender of their interest in the reserve to the Crown or the Fort McMurray First Nation the law firms present in court this week include Razak Law The names of the positive inmates have not been released "As soon as a positive result was reported for one employee last week which led to the early detection of these other cases," CSC said He is serving his sentence without possibility of parole until 2032 at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution.Test results are pending at Quebec's Joliette Institution Ontario's Grand Valley Institution for Women and Alberta's Edmonton Institution Sixteen negative tests were returned at Alberta's Bowden Institution there were six negatives at Regional Psychiatric Centre and four at Saskatchewan Penitentiary • New Brunswick's Dorchester Medium Institution; • Quebec's Archambault Institution Medium-min-CRSM Cowansville Institution and Federal Training Centre; • Ontario's Beaver Creek Minimum Institution • Alberta's Edmonton Institution and Grande Cache Institution; and • Manitoba's Stony Mountain Medium Institution they do so in their communities," Mailhot said "As soon as we are advised of a positive test working with public health regarding further testing required and disinfecting the site." She also noted that CSC does not comment on the medical conditions of inmates or employees and it does not disclose prisoner locations under privacy law [email protected] Something always brings me back to my first stomping grounds Despites moving to the Rockies over five years ago I find myself craving the untracked monsters Quebec has to offer At first I felt like I had unfinished business there I realized it’s just the quality of the climbing that keeps on bringing me back I`m not talking about the small single-pitch climbs people imagine when they think of the east but rather the climbs that rivals in height any of the Rockies classics The remote climbs of the Jacques-Cartier Valley the hard traditional mixed lines of the Gros-Bras or the quintessential Pomme d`or in Charlevoix the road side multi-pitch of the Saguenay area or the rarely visited ultra-classics of the Côte-Nord area for a week of climbing on Quebec`s Côte-Nord area last week We targeted the area near Sept-îles and Port-Cartier and it was everything we could have hoped for [It’s freaking cold out!]” As we stepped out to start approaching the Pillier Simon-Proulx the temperature was minus 30 degrees Celsius I had just climbed Bourgeau Right in the Canadian Rockies in minus 40 degree Celsius temperatures the week before but this would prove to be significantly colder It’s always windy and the proximity of the coast makes the wind brutal darker than anything I`ve ever seen before there is just something about yellow ice that feels good and ice that yellow can’t be anything but amazing The whole headwall was filled with dozens of daggers and drips connected by steep corners awaiting first ascents I’ve finally found a screw that would hold my weight That pitch is the wildest pitch of ice I’ve ever seen all on blobs separated by one-inch of ice which is delaminated As I reached the belay and realized that 2014’s big project won’t become a reality I instantly thought of my friend Patrice Beaudet who pioneered the route in 1997 along with dozens of other climbs in the area We were hoping to find ledges on the last pitch but they turned out to be one to two-foot roofs Two full-length pitches of WI6+ after the initial 80 metres of ice potentially the last person to climb Capteur de Reve WI5+ I first saw it in Gripped a few years ago and the pictures remained ingrained in my mind With temperatures too cold to get on anything really hard we were disappointed to find no signs of passage on the lake Tales of friends telling me how dangerous and thin the ice can be had us deciding not to venture onto it The climb was the most esthetic line any of us had ever seen All the belays were hanging and our calves were sore for days Visiting that gem-of-an-area reminded me of what it was like to be really cold to have to swing for every stick and why I love climbing ice in Quebec Get the digital edition of Gripped for your chosen platform: a southbound iron ore train heads for Port Cartier The 85 would be one of the engines going to the United States in four years by Jim Rowland/photos as noted In 1957 U.S. Steel formed Québec Cartier Mining Company to construct an iron ore mine in the Quebec-Labrador Trough. The mining company formed the Cartier Railway to haul the ore 190 miles to the processing plant and port at Port Cartier, formerly known as Shelter Bay. On July 5, 1961, when the required infrastructure was finally operational, ore was being loaded into ships. Cartier’s initial power consisted of a fleet of nine EMD GP9s and eight MLW RS18s. Alco 636-2 became MK 5402, and then QCM 78. Wearing Cartier numbers and corporate insignia, the 78 is seen in the company of a former Union Pacific C630 on August 1, 1975. Neil Shankweiler photo, Mel Wilson collection In 1999, realizing that its M636s were needing another major overhaul, a decision needed to be made. Initially, thoughts were given to upgrading the M636 fleet. As a test, No. 84 was selected to be the first unit to undergo a thorough rebuild and modernization. It emerged with a new cab, major upgrades to the prime mover and computer system, and a new paint scheme; units 83, 86, and 87 followed. Veteran Cartier engineer Jim Redmond documented the loading of the locomotives onto the M.V. Aivik on December 3 and 5, 2002, at Port Cartier. Each unit was pushed into place, loaded by cranes mounted on the ship, and secured in place on the vessel. Three units were placed on the inside and five were secured on the open deck. The Aivik sailed on December 5 and arrived in Montreal 36 hours later. Jim Redmond photo New York, Susquehanna & Western No. 3672 with westbound train SU-99 as it cruises across historic Starrucca Viaduct in Lanesboro, Pa., on April 2, 2006. Jim Rowland photo Weis and his mechanics made an inspection trip to the Cartier, and were immediately impressed by the condition of the units. “Only one unit, the 85, had a mechanical defect,” he recalled, “it was spitting oil out of its stack.” Weis made an offer on the spot and purchased the entire group of eight units. Some were leased by 636 Leasing (SIXX) and others by Railroad Power Leasing (RRPX), both companies owned by the Weis family. Boat transportation from Port Cartier to Montreal was arranged, with a handoff to Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern for delivery to Binghamton, N.Y. Units 41, 43, 45, 47, 75, 77, 78, and 85 were loaded onto the M.V. Aivik on December 3 and 5, 2002. The ship sailed from Port Cartier to Montreal late in the day on December 5; by the end of the month the entire fleet was parked at the LA&L-subsidiary Bath & Hammondsport shop at Cohocton, N.Y. Change is always a constant on the railroad, and that was the case with these units. The plans for the six-axles to run on WNYP did not come to fruition, so they slumbered at the Cohocton shop until the call to duty came in 2004… This article was posted on: October 10, 2016 Spokane, Portland & Seattle E-1 4-8-4 700 will be under steam for the first time in nearly a decade this week, following an extensive overhaul. Short line holding company Regional Rail, LLC, plans to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway, according to documents filed with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board. Locomotive 1616 is the second unit UP has painted to honor a U.S. president, following 4141, which honored President George H.W. Bush. Railfan & Railroad Magazine, ©2015-2025 White River Productions. All rights reserved.From steam to diesel, main line to short line, Railfan & Railroad Magazine takes you trackside. Michael Rafferty is joining fellow murderers ex-colonel Russell Williams and Paul Bernardo in a Quebec prison raped and killed eight-year-old Victoria “Tori” Stafford was recently moved from maximum-security Kingston Penitentiary to the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution about 800 km northeast of Montreal as long he’s behind bars and not receiving any privileges,” Tori’s mother Williams and Bernardo were moved from Kingston to Port-Cartier in the winter A spokesperson for Correctional Services Canada said the department cannot confirm transfers of prisoners The idea of notorious killers sharing space together inspired a riveting and eventually much publicized exchange between investigators and Rafferty during a police interrogation after his arrest in May 2009 “The nice thing about the place you’re going to be spending a good chunk of your life is they actually have glass cells so you and Bernardo can make googly eyes at each other all day whatever you guys do in there,” an angry Det Jim Smyth told Rafferty in a videotaped session played during Rafferty’s trial Williams and Bernardo complained about a third cellblock mate Wills sang all night and regularly defecated on himself It’s not known if the three killers are sharing cells in the same area of Port-Cartier Several of English Canada’s most notorious killers have been housed in Quebec prisons where they’re less known among the French-speaking population served the last nine years of her sentence in Quebec prisons Now-deceased child murderer Clifford Olson spent his final years at Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines prison north of Montreal randy.richmond@sunmedia.ca --Michael Rafferty was convicted in 2012 of the April 2009 murder of Tori Stafford who was snatched off the street while walking home from school in Woodstock --Paul Bernardo was convicted in 1995 of the kidnapping and sex slayings of teenagers Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy was sentenced in October 2010 to two life sentences for first-degree murder two 10-year sentences for other sexual assaults two 10-year sentences for forcible confinement and 82 one-year sentences for burglary Don't have an account? 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy raped and killed eight-year-old Victoria (Tori) Stafford was recently moved from maximum security Kingston Penitentiary to the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution about 800 km northeast of Montreal “I don’t care where he is as long he’s behind bars and not receiving any privileges,” Tori’s mother A Correctional Services Canada spokesperson said the department can’t confirm prisoner transfers The idea of notorious killers sharing space inspired a riveting and eventually much-publicized exchange between investigators and Rafferty during a police interrogation after his arrest in May 2009 It’s not known if the three killers share cells in the same area of Port-Cartier Several of English Canada’s most notorious killers have been imprisoned in Quebec served the last nine years of her sentence in Quebec The late child killer Clifford Olson spent his last years at Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines prison north of Montreal randy.richmond@sunmedia.ca Michael Rafferty: Convicted in 2012 of the April 2009 murder of Tori Stafford, snatched off the street in Woodstock. Paul Bernardo: Convicted in 1995 of the kidnapping and sex slayings of teens Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy. Russell Williams: Ex-colonel got two life terms for first-degree murder, two 10-year terms for sex assaults, two 10-year terms for forcible confinement and 82 one-year terms for burglary in October 2010. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy rail and office workers here and in Fermont members of United Steelworkers Locals 5778 have been on strike against ArcelorMittal since May 10 The company is the largest steel company in the world and biggest private employer on Quebec’s North Shore is a town of less than 3,000 in Quebec’s far north from where the ore is shipped to steel mills along the Great Lakes Both Port-Cartier and Fermont were developed by the steel bosses for their profit and conditions of life in Fermont are particularly difficult The question of schedules is a major question for the strikers We want a schedule for families here,” was one of the most popular hand-written slogans on the strike signs this reporter saw on picket lines The company wants to be able to fly workers into work seven days a week and workers are demanding improvements in their contract higher premiums paid to workers in remote locations and better working conditions The union says the bosses have broken promises made in 2017 which has deepened the bitterness of union members cleanliness and issues related to work camps and food services Union representatives met with the company May 20 for the first time since the strike began “The meeting this afternoon allowed us to see that there is no basis for an agreement possible at this time,” Nicolas Lapierre United Steelworkers coordinator for the North Shore said in a statement on the Quebec Steelworkers website For me it is important to fight for good working conditions and prevent abuses by the big companies,” 19-year-old Marc-Antoine Fortin marching on the picket line May 14 in solidarity with his striking father “There’s a real movement of solidarity among workers here,” said production operator Johanne Proulx She said that in response to one of the picket signs saying “Honk,” many people in cars and trucks passing by did so as they drove by on Highway 138 On May 20 members of Steelworkers Local 9344 from the Iron Ore Company of Canada in Sept-Iles joined the picket line here bringing a check for 5,000 Canadian dollars ($4,150) and a pledge to start giving CA$10 per member per month for the duration of the strike Strikers also received a CA$25,000 donation from Steelworkers Local 9996 which represents workers at the Quebec Iron Ore Company mine at Lake Bloom and several of the realities raised by our brothers and sisters are also ours,” Local 9996 President Yves Lapierre explained in a statement on the Quebec Steelworkers website For us it is a duty to be there when our brothers and sisters need it.” Over 150 people turned out to support the strikers May 21 marching to the company offices in Longueuil In addition to several strikers from the North Shore there were steelworkers from throughout Quebec — including from Gaspesie like Unifor Local 121 members locked-out by Shell Canada since November 2020 To support the ArcelorMittal strikers send messages and checks to: Syndicat des Metallos At an event held within the framework of COP26, ArcelorMittal and the Quebec government announced an investment of C $ 205 million by ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (AMMC) in its Port-Cartier pellet plant this facility will convert its 110 million tonnes of annual pellet production to drive reduced iron pellets (DRI) by the end of 2025 The investment, in which the Quebec government will contribute through an electricity rebate of up to CAD $ 80 million will allow the Port-Cartier plant to become one of the world’s largest producers of DRI pellets the raw material for the manufacture of iron in a DRI furnace Another characteristic of the is that it includes the implementation of a flotation system that will allow a significant reduction of silica in the iron ore pellets facilitating the production of a very high quality pellet The project will generate a direct annual CO2e reduction of approximately 200,000 tons at AMMC’s Port-Cartier pellet plant equivalent to more than 20% of the total annual CO2e emissions from the pellet plant This reduction in CO2e emissions will be achieved by reducing the energy required during the pelletizing process A DRI plant uses natural gas to reduce iron ore resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared to coal-based blast furnace iron production ArcelorMittal is testing the substitution of hydrogen for natural gas to make DRI and its industrial-scale pilot project is expected to go live before the end of 2025 The DRI facilities that the company has announced it is developing in Belgium Canada and Spain are built to be hydrogen ready so that when green hydrogen is available in sufficient quantities at affordable prices the company can produce DRI with almost zero carbon emissions Approximately 250 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase of the project in Port-Cartier which is scheduled to begin in mid-2023 and be completed before the end of 2025 Redacción: 7224059128info@opportimes.com serial killer Robert William Pickton was released briefly from a Quebec prison May 1 for ‘medical purposes,’ Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has told victims’ families by letter The killer was out of the Port-Cartier maximum-security prison to which he was transferred from B.C.’s Kent Institution in Agassiz last June “This inmate was permitted to leave the institution as early as 1:45 p.m 2019,” said the letter from victims services officer Ryan Quance “While the inmates return to the institution may have been earlier While this inmate was absent from the institution and were not in your vicinity while traveling to that location.” Pickton was charged with 26 murders connected to the disappearances of dozens of women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside He was convicted in December 2007 in the killings of Marnie Frey Frey’s stepmother Lynn said she understands the prison service doesn’t want people knowing where Pickton is in advance but said she’d like advance warning of a temporary release “They wait until he’s back and safe,” she said Frey said she’s had to move on from having bitterness around the man who killed her stepdaughter “We’ve gone through enough shit,” she said Evidence against Pickton included body parts multiple bones found in pigsties and multiple DNA samples found throughout his property The farm became the biggest murder scene in Canadian history and Pickton Canada’s most prolific serial killer Quebec — After rejecting ArcelorMittal’s “final” offer and office workers here and in Fermont went on strike May 10 the retirement fund and working conditions,” Krystelle Levesque-Leclerc a production worker in the pelletizing plant and a member of United Steelworkers Local 8664 told the Militant  on the picket line May 13 “We have been without a contract since Feb had earlier rejected a tentative agreement between the union and the company Bosses had pressed to make wages dependent on the price of iron “We have to fight while the iron is high” and “You take our wealth we want our piece of the cake” were two of the handwritten signs at the three picket lines this reporter visited May 13-14 “Our predecessors fought for us to have the right to be respected by the big capitalist companies And that’s why we need to continue to defend ourselves,” Francis Gallant told the Militant  on the picket line at the Wagon Workshop May 14 they say we’re just workers,” Local 8664 Vice President Denis Tanguay told the Militant  at the union office the largest private employer on Quebec’s North Shore limiting the number of pickets to 30 at the pelletizing plant and ordering strikers not to block entry to the company’s property In a further attack on the workers’ right to strike nine tickets were issued against strikers in Fermont and five more here in Port-Cartier May 12 for violating the Quebec government’s 9:30 p.m curfew enforced under the pretext of stopping the spread of COVID-19 The workers had letters from their local union presidents authorizing them to be on the line “It is ironic that our members could go to work at night without any problem while it was a question of making profits for the multinational but they are fined when they exercise their completely legal right to strike,” said Steelworkers Quebec Director Dominic Lemieux The union will challenge these fines in court “Our union is organizing for us to go to the picket line next week,” said Remi Fortin a member of Steelworkers Local 5254 at SFP Pointe-Noire when this Militant  reporter knocked on his door in nearby Sept-Iles Members of Steelworkers locals at ArcelorMittal in Monteregie and Montreal will send regular payments to support the strike Steelworkers Local 5795 at the Iron Ore Company of Canada will contribute a dollar a week per member returning the solidarity they received during their nine-week strike in 2018 The striking workers’ union is encouraging supporters to visit the picket lines — with coffee and donuts send messages and checks to: Syndicat des Metallos Aware of the importance of decarbonising the entire steel value chain ArcelorMittal started in July 2022 substituting heavy fuel oil consumed in its Port-Cartier iron pelletising plant (in the province of Quebec Canada) with pyrolysis oil: a renewable biofuel produced locally from residual wood biomass ArcelorMittal’s pelletising plant has become the first in the world to replace heavy fuel oil with pyrolysis oil on a permanent basis marking an important milestone in the iron and  steel industry’s energy transition the consumption run rate is of 12 ML/year and plans to increase this rate are in motion ArcelorMittal aims to substitute 15 to 19 ML of heavy fuel oil every year by 32 to 40 ML of pyrolysis oil a year This could generate GHG emission reductions in Canada of around 60,000 tonnes a year This project is the first step of a broader strategy within ArcelorMittal called ‘From Forest to Steel’ aiming at reducing steel’s environmental footprint at the source by making bioenergy made out of renewable biomass (e.g The ‘From Forest to Steel’ strategy relies on a close collaboration with local community leaders to ensure that it not only improves the steel industry’s environmental performance but also generates significant social and economic benefits The pyrolysis oil consumed by ArcelorMittal in Port-Cartier is produced by the Canadian company BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada (BioÉnergie AE) which uses a local sawmill’s residues as raw material By substituting some of its heavy fuel oil by pyrolysis oil ArcelorMittal enabled the reopening of BioÉnergie AE’s plant BioÉnergie AE is now the largest pyrolysis oil producer in Canada The use of the local sawmill (Arbec)’s residues also relaunched its operations at a time when it could no longer find outlets for its by- products The relaunch of those two companies was an important need expressed by the local community The pyrolysis oil project will have put in place the foundations of a strong energy  ecosystem – linking ArcelorMittal the local forest industry and energy developers – that opens the way to the integration of various bioenergies in the steelmaking process Greener steel starts with greener ironmaking Link here to see all Steelie Award winners and nominees