MontrealNewsIconic trains featured in films on display in Saint-Constant, Que.By Anastasia DextrenePublished: April 27, 2025 at 3:37PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Municipal workers in the Town of Saint-Constant This will affect the vast majority of the Town’s services and will include the closure of the municipal day camp Strikers will be displaying their discontent by picketing from 7:30 am to noon in front of the hotel at 147 rue Saint-Pierre “The conciliation process has been suspended for the time being Leadership must be shown and the sulking must end if we hope to get an agreement we had no choice but to take strike action to make our voices heard The Town of Saint-Constant has been stepping up attacks on its staff by using the current conflict as a rationale for contracting out he Town is going down the wrong path,” said Mathieu Viau Contrary to claims made by representatives of the town in a press release published last week the union made several concessions during conciliation this did not move the employer off its previously held positions the conciliator was forced to suspend conciliation for an indeterminate period with no scheduled date to resume the process In addition to issues relating to wages and purchasing power union members are working to limit contracting out The Town of Saint-Constant recently announced that it had issued a 4-year snow removal management contract to an outside company which is sure to drive up the bill for this service It would thus come as no surprise to see these added costs show up on the citizens’ municipal tax bills Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 Accident on D’Anjou Boulevard : An entire community shaken Primeau Boulevard : a second real estate project Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville : Liberal Ministers Visit The City of Châteauguay has agreed to pay the 15% increase requested by the City of Saint-Constant in the intermunicipal agreement that allows Châteauguay residents to swim at the Saint-Constant aquatic complex at a reduced rate when its own indoor pool is scheduled to open the City of Saint-Constant informed its neighbour that it would not renew its partnership unless it agreed to a 15% adjustment to cover administrative costs given that the Municipality now manages the pool Saint-Constant stated that the agreement was due to expire in March 2025 and that it had received no response to its request from Châteauguay asserts that the agreement was already scheduled to run until August 2025 but it was always clear that it was until August 2025,” he said in an interview The newspaper asked the Ville de Saint-Constant why the resolution indicated March instead We had not received an answer at the time of writing The additional cost to Châteauguay will be approximately $9,000 Un dîner intergénérationnel à Sainte-Martine Le HC Crédit Oui de Sainte-Martine champion de la LHSE Transport en commun : hausse du prix à prévoir au 1er juillet la conseillère aux ventes des concessions Chery You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience MONTREAL - CF Montréal announced on Wednesday the dates and locations of this summer’s BMO Soccer Celebration Tour visitors will be able to enjoy an immersive experience reflective of the CF Montréal brand in the company of the Academy and the Club's first team this 10th edition will make its way through Greater Montreal and mini soccer pitches will be set up for fun and interactive soccer-related activities Each event will conclude with an autograph session with players from the first team Autograph books will be distributed to all participants Food and drink offerings will also be available on-site while a mobile CF Montréal boutique will be present at all events with official merchandise CF Montréal's corporate partners will also be celebrated The contribution of these partners will be highlighted through various activations and participant gifts BMO will be bringing its inflatable foosball game mini soccer fields and a penalty shoot-out competition while the BMO Teddy Bear and CF Montréal mascot Tak Tic will also be on hand to entertain the crowds TELUS will be providing its photobooth replica of the CF Montréal dressing room while Milk 2 Go will be offering product tastings Teqball Québec will also be present with game tables some 650 youngsters from CF Montréal's CIP partner clubs will take part in educational clinics led by Club Academy coaches The participants will also get to play mini-matches with players from the CF Montréal first team The clubs associated with the 2024 tour are: FC Laval CS Montréal-Centre and CS Hudson St-Lazare The Club invites fans from across the Greater Montreal Area to attend this can’t-miss summer soccer event the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will once again roll through Montreal and surrounding areas Canadian Pacific partnered with musicians to raise donations for food banks across the country The event has since expanded to include two itineraries -- one that makes its way across Canada and another that makes its way through parts of the United States a decorated train converts one of its cars into a temporary stage where musicians perform for approximately 30 minutes attendees are encouraged to make a monetary or non-perishable food donation in support of local food banks across Canada Here are the locations in and around Montreal where the train will be stopping this year: the CPKC Holiday Train has raised over $24.3 million and more than 5.3 million pounds of food for food banks in Canada and the U.S Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Montréal straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Montreal In more train news here is a holiday gift that will keep giving throughout November This illuminated train is bringing its holiday cheer (and free concerts!) to Montreal With all the magical things to do during the Christmas season in Montreal this holiday train should be at the top of your list of things to do The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train will travel across Canada and the U.S Along the way, professional musicians will perform free concerts from the stage of the over-the-top decorated train CPKC will make a donation to the local food bank and encourage all attendees to contribute either a monetary donation or heart-healthy food donation The CPKC train will be stopping at the following local locations: Montreal: 7:00 PM - EXO Montreal West commuter train station Beaconsfield: 8:30 PM - EXO Beaconsfield commuter train station Lac-Mégantic: 12:00 PM - Cartier Street between Lemieux Street and Maisonneuve Street Kahnawá:ke: 5:00 PM - Mohawk Reserve - Old Malone Road Saint-Constant: 6:00 PM - EXO Sainte-Catherine station Saint-Mathieu: 7:50 PM - Jacques Barclay School - 368 Principal Street Time Out Tip: While the festivities are completely free the train only stays for 30 minutes in each city American Authors will be performing in Montreal and Beaconsfield on November 22, 2024. For a full list of all the performers, click here Once the train safely stops in the designated town the door of the stage car lowers and the artists perform their first song Representatives from the local food bank and other dignitaries will give a short presentation on stage and the artists continue the show with modern themed songs the CPKC Holiday Train has raised over $24.3 million and collected approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks across Canada and the United States The Holiday Train brings people together in the spirit of the holidays across Canada and the United States while providing essential support to neighbours facing hunger by restocking local food banks.  For more information about the CPKC Holiday Train, click here RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest things to do in Montreal with kids Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagramspotifyAbout us Contact us A sign that fall has really set in and winter is around the corner the CPKC has announced the dates for the 2024 Holiday Train tour of Canada the Holiday Train will first stop in Kahnawake after crossing the St near Old Malone Street in the Native community It will then continue on to the Sainte-Catherine station in Saint-Constant Spectators are also expected at Delson station where the train will make a stop at 6:55 p.m The illuminated convoy will then head for the Jacques-Barclay school in Saint-Mathieu at 7:50 pm rue Sainte-Marie in Lacolle for a final performance at 9pm The James Barker Band and former La Voix contestant Clerel will perform from the train cars to warm up the crowds the rail company is inviting participants to bring non-perishable foodstuffs or make donations the CPKC Holiday Train has raised a total of over $24.3 million and approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the United States MontrealNews'There could have been an explosion,' 8 people, including 4 children injured in St. Constant, Que.By The Canadian PressPublished: June 02, 2024 at 9:59AM EDT You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience a leader in sustainable and innovative building solutions is proud to announce the completion of another important milestone in the company’s commitment to drive both sustainable and innovative products – the full transition of production from traditional general-use cement to OneCem® a greener product that results in significantly lower CO2 emissions "We are excited to take another crucial step in our sustainability journey The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry Our teams have been engaged in reducing our products’ environmental impact by embracing greener practices and materials" president & CEO of Lafarge Canada (East) OneCem® is a limestone blended cement manufactured using less clinker than traditional Portland cement By converting the St-Constant Plant's production to OneCem Lafarge Canada projects a reduction of about 60 000 t of CO2 emissions in 2024 This equates to CO2 emissions from 16 267 passenger vehicles or 877 972 tree seedlings grown for 10 years The St-Constant plant has been at the forefront of driving sustainability and innovation in cement production in Quebec for many years Building upon its achievements in carbon reduction the plant has implemented initiatives such as circularity through ECOcycle as well as collaborating with organisations like CarbiCrete and Patio Drummond to facilitate the production of zero-carbon concrete This transition to OneCem production at the plant reinforces the company’s decarbonisation strategy widening the availability of environmentally improved options to customers "Our team at St-Constant is proud to be taking actions towards sustainability we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also aligning with our organisation's drive to be a leader for sustainable construction throughout Eastern Canada” and we are eager to contribute to the realisation of a net-zero future." By exclusively offering OneCem for general use from its St-Constant cement plant Lafarge is not only contributing to environmental sustainability but also empowering customers to diminish their own carbon footprint in the built environment Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/16022024/lafarge-canada-completes-full-transition-to-greener-cement-in-st-constant-plant/ In the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss the ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system Listen for free today » Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): This article has been tagged under the following: Already a member? Sign in here Listen to the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Listen now! Click here to see Canada's most comprehensive listing of projects in conceptual and planning stages MONTREAL — Lafarge Canada has completed the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle Technology integrating concrete demolition materials into cement manufacturing at the St an estimated 10 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste is generated each year the use of construction and demolition materials in cement production is being put to test Lafarge collects and manages the processing of the materials the project has integrated about 10,000 tonnes of old concrete and building demolition material into the manufacturing process for new cement The cement produced during this phase of the project has proven to be of equivalent performance to traditional cement and meets all local requirements “By reusing construction and demolition wastes in the production of new building materials we are reducing waste sent to landfill,” said David Redfern president and CEO of Lafarge Canada (East) “Across Lafarge Canada we’re evaluating any opportunity to decarbonize our operations and circularity is part of this effort This pilot is critical to demonstrate that we can effectively repurpose concrete waste which goes a long way to conserve our naturally occurring resources and loops in construction sustainability – building new from old.” billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates was all smiles as.. Google opened its first ground-up mass timber (MTC) commercial office in Sunnyva.. An educational complex in France has become a showcase for an increasingly popul.. Beyond its current application for residential and commercial construction in tr.. OHIO — The chief executive of Capital Power Corp TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental healt.. — A long-delayed project promising nonstop rail service betwe.. EDMONTON - Lafarge Canada has announced it has received provincial approval to o.. El Mahdi Ziani, a valued member of Concordia’s security services for 14 years died in Montreal on November 19 after a battle with cancer Ziani began at Concordia security as a shift supervisor in 2006 and advanced to his most recent position, assistant director of support services, in 2019. He was featured among the talented staff in the Services Sector Annual Report 2013-14 The Moroccan-born Ziani was a resident of Saint-Constant He was an active volunteer outside the university several local soccer associations and the Moroccan community but left us far too soon,” said Marwah Rizqy in a tribute read at the Quebec National Assembly on November 19 “Every time he met a young person who sometimes needed guidance he took care of it no matter where they came from know that today at the National Assembly we recognize everything you have done for the community in Montreal was Ziani’s long-time colleague and friend ensuring that the security department and its personnel were well supported and had the necessary training and procedures to accomplish their duties professionally,” he says “He was instrumental in the success of the department yet never sought to appropriate that success for himself preferring to stay out of the spotlight. Mahdi was my partner and friend to provide an honest and thoughtful opinion Ziani served as president of the Roussillon Soccer Club and the Saint-Constant Soccer Association He was also director of Liberal Party candidate Mohammed Barhone’s campaign for the riding of Taillon in the 2018 Quebec election “It has been a great privilege and pleasure for me to collaborate with Mahdi,” the mayor of Saint-Constant available person who has exercised great leadership Concordia students mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a guest lecture from Canada’s Governor General Concordia theatre prof receives close to $200K in SSHRC funding Concordia’s Volt-Age drives transformative electrification research with new Impact funding Located on Rue Léo at the intersection of Route 132 will feature 140 apartments on the second to tenth floor and a 9,000 sq commercial portion (leased by a daycare) on the first floor This building is the first phase of a 5-phase project which once completed could have as many as 400 residential units plus front-line businesses Cloriacité Développement is the developer of Pôle LÉO Sustainable development: green spaces and local services Pôle LÉO is surrounded by green spaces Lawrence River and a new park that will be built in the residential section of the project Landscaping will contribute to the greening of the spaces and the roof will be designed to reduce heat islands including SmartCentres Saint-Constant with its more than 30 stores and restaurants Tenants will be able to leave their cars in the park-and-ride lot of the Sainte-Catherine train station which will have them in downtown Montréal in less than 30 minutes The area is also served by the Exo Roussillon bus network which provides public transit in the region and to the Longueuil metro a drop-off/pick-up area is planned in connection with a new express bus line to the Brossard/Panama REM station Indoor bike storage will be available for active transportation enthusiasts and electric vehicle owners will have charging stations at their disposal This is the culmination of a lot of hard work and reflects the City of Sainte-Catherine's desire to offer a living environment where people can live Linked by a brand new collector street with a multi-purpose path connected to the municipal active transportation network this neighbourhood will be set against a lush green background through the planting and preservation of trees Its strategic location will promote sustainable economic development in keeping with our Vision 2025 by creating quality living and working spaces next to the Route 132 metropolitan transportation corridor." "Montréal's South Shore is experiencing an unprecedented boom resulting in historically low vacancy rates With its welcoming common areas both inside and outside along with incredible views of the city of Montréal this apartment building will offer a truly great living environment close to all types of services and within easy reach of major roadways and public transportation that lead straight to downtown Montréal." "We're excited about this joint venture with Développement Ste-Catherine a company headed by two of our valued partners with whom we recently developed the CLORIA banner in Terrebonne which is in line with our mission to build growth-generating environmentally friendly projects that will benefit the Québec economy and the 748,000 shareholders of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ." Cloriacité is the outcome of a strategic alliance between two remarkable companies: Cloria Communautées Connectées and Odacité Immobilier Cloriacité develops real estate projects that combine residential rental units and commercial premises in the same building With urban residential development as its primary area of expertise Cloriacité harnesses its specialized and extensive knowledge of the real estate market to deliver successful mixed-use projects The Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ has been helping to drive economic growth and employment in Québec for over 30 years by strategically investing in profitable and socially responsible real estate projects in partnership with other industry leaders institutional and industrial projects of all sizes across Québec the Fonds immobilier had 47 projects worth $4.9 billion in development or construction of which the latter will ultimately create 29,000 jobs 1.8 million square feet of land for development and a cumulative total of $181 million invested in affordable The Fonds immobilier is a member of the Canada Green Building Council — Québec division The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is the largest development capital investment network in Québec By using workers' savings to support businesses in all regions and activity sectors and encouraging retirement savings the Fonds has become a key stakeholder in Québec society... Do not sell or share my personal information: With rapidly growing global population and urbanisation embracing circular construction is essential to build a future that works for people and the planet Taking a bold step towards circularity and sustainable construction announces the completion of the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle Technology Integrating concrete demolition materials into cement manufacturing at the St Lafarge Canada solidifies its position in North American circular construction innovation showcasing its commitment to building new from old an estimated 10 million t of construction & demolition waste is generated each year Designing a process and proving its viability to reuse recycled concrete waste into our cement is another path to driving more sustainable cement manufacturing the usage of construction and demolition materials in cement production is being put to test in the Canadian environment we efficiently collect and manage the processing of these materials The project has integrated about 10 000 t of old concrete and building demolition material into the manufacturing process for new cement over the past year including now successfully used by the Lafarge Canada concrete division for construction projects within the Greater Montreal Area “We are advancing our goal of creating a circular ecosystem for construction materials as well as offering a material impact on our CO2 footprint through utilising these lower embodied carbon materials as raw materials,” commented Andrew Stewart Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/11082023/lafarge-canada-pilots-ecocycle-technology-to-drive-circular-construction-at-st-constant-plant/ MontrealNewsPeople living in mobile park on South Shore facing eviction with nowhere else to goBy Angela MacKenziePublished: April 03, 2024 at 7:10PM EDT The arrival of the American dog tick and the many diseases they can transmit are causing concern While black-legged ticks are firmly established in Quebec the arrival of the American dog tick and the many diseases they can transmit are causing concern The latter has indeed been identified in several places as reported by the Journal de Montréal In an interview with the Journal de Montréal Bishop University entomologist Jade Savage explained that the American dog tick could be a carrier "of diseases such as tularemia have been known for many years for their ability to transmit Lyme disease to humans Savage indicated that the American dog tick would spread in Quebec thanks to birds which lists the presence of these insects using an interactive map people have reported the presence of ticks in Beauharnois four times between 2020 and 2022 and once in Léry and Châteauguay in 2022 about 16 ticks were observed in the cities of Sainte-Catherine which carries bacteria and viruses by sucking the blood of mammals is found in high concentrations in the Estrie region Canada’s national railway museum in Saint-Constant — Canada’s national railway museum celebrated its 60th anniversary on Wednesday Exporail (previously known as the Canadian Railway Museum) is owned and operated by Canadian Railroad Historical Association The museum’s founding day is significant in that it marks the anniversary of the inaugural trip over Canada’s first railway between La Prairie and Saint-Jean-sue-Ruchelieu in 1836 officials from the government and museum gathered to remember the museum’s first 60 years “Today Exporail is the largest and best railway museum in Canada voted by the House of Commons in Ottawa as Canada’s national railway museum,” said Robert Robinson president of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association Officials with Exporail and the government gathered to celebrate the museum’s history Executive Director Nadine Cloutier said that the museum had ambitious plans for the future improve and one of our priorities is to properly preserve and showcase our collection We are currently planning an expansion project: EXPORAIL 2.0 A feasibility study is underway for this multi-million dollar project which will certainly be a flagship project in the region,” Cloutier said “Our goal is to double the space for our collections We also want to provide space for catering and the like to enhance the visitor experience The Railway of the Future will also be a way to remain a relevant museum and to achieve structuring partnerships with the rail industry urban transportation companies and communities.” Exporail has dozens of pieces of rail equipment on display and thousands of artifacts, including the internationally significant photo and document collection from the Canadian Pacific Railway. For more information, visit the museum’s website plans to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway Locomotive 1616 is the second unit UP has painted to honor a U.S While the bridge was not on the portion of the railroad that currently hosts excursions officials said they hoped to use the trestle in the future Railfan & Railroad Magazine takes you trackside Quebec Federal Election News 2025NewsHere’s how Quebec could swing the election: ridings to watchBy Daniel J. RoweUpdated: April 21, 2025 at 12:52PM EDT 2024) – The seventh ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) event of the season takes place in Wuxi and seven of Canada’s next generation of skating talent will take to the ice in the men’s Ice dancers Chloe Nguyen and Brendan Giang come into the event fresh off a fourth-place finish at the Bangkok They will be joined in the ice dance competition by Victoria and Andrei Carandiuc who will make their first appearance on the JGP circuit this season David Bondar and John Kim will compete in the men’s discipline and will be looking to implement lessons learned from the JGP events they competed at earlier this season where they finished seventh (Czechia) and sixth (Turkey) respectively Kara Yun will be Canada’s lone entry in the women’s competition as she makes her season debut after finishing seventh at the JGP in Austria last season For the full competition schedule, entries and results, please click here Copyright © 2024 | Site design by Epic Branding & Design We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookies should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value" The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals If you get a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency about your income tax return everything you need to know about how they work You can deduct a lot for valid automobile expenses but you’ll need to keep a detailed record of your.. 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional 2023) – Over 75 athletes from around the world will be competing at the 2023 Autumn Classic International The Canadian delegation will count fourteen athletes including two ISU Grand Prix gold medalists who recently placed 11th at the 2023 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships the spotlight will be on 2023 Cranberry Cup International silver medalist Wesley Chiu and 2022 Skate Canada Challenge champion Stephen Gogolev The pair event will be led by 2023 Canadian champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps who are looking to continue their streak of strong performances on the international stage Also competing will be Emmanuelle Proft and Nicolas Nadeau as well as Caidence Derenisky and Raine Eberl who respectively placed fifth and sixth at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships 2023 junior national silver medalists Sandrine Gauthier and Quentin Thieren will be looking to make their mark in their first season competing as seniors while Alyssa Robinson and Jacob Portz will complete the ice dance squad Competition will be fierce with a stacked field of international competitors which includes the two-time women’s World Champion Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) who placed third at the 2023 ISU World Figure Skating Championships and pair World Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara (JPN) September 14 with the pair and women’s short programs and the pair and women’s free program on Friday September 16 with the men’s free program and the free dance Name | Age | Hometown | Coach | Training Location   For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, please visit skatecanada.ca 2024) – The ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit continues this week with its fifth stop in Gdansk and Canada is sending a full team of skaters to challenge for the podium  Headlining the team are pair skaters Julia Quattrocchi and Simon Desmarais who are fresh off their bronze medal performance at the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) in Ostrava They will be joined in the pair competition by Noémie Rolland and Étienne Lacasse who will be making their series debut  Lulu Lin will be looking to move up into a podium position in the women’s competition after she finished fourth at the first JGP stop in Riga Anthony Paradis finished eighth at that same competition in the men’s discipline – he too will be looking to move up the rankings in Gdansk Joining Paradis in the men’s competition is Edward Vasii who is returning to competition after sitting out last season due to injury  Rounding out Team Canada are ice dancers Sandrine Gauthier and Quentin Thieren For the full competition schedule, entries and results, please click here Saint-Constant water tower previously stored water for the city Canada and Quebec will each invest over $1.1 million to support the refurbishment enhancement and conservation of a water tower in Saint-Constant The city of Saint-Constant will also contribute over $1.1 million for a total government-municipal investment of nearly $3.5 million The decommissioned water tour will be refurbished to create a wind energy observation and interpretation centre “Saint-Constant’s water tower was a familiar landmark of my childhood so you will understand my pleasure in contributing to its re-development,” said Nicole Menard chief government whip and member of the national assembly for Laporte Saint-Constant is located in Quebec’s Monteregie region parks and national historic sites make it a popular tourist destination Both governments hope the tower will become a signature tourist attraction for the region The water tower has been a landmark of the city for over 50 years “This new observatory and wind energy interpretation centre will attract visitors from across Quebec benefiting both the local and regional economy and establishing Saint-Constant as a must-see destination in Monteregie,” said Boyer Funding for the project comes from the New Building Canada Fund Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund The Small Communities Fund is a joint federal-provincial program that aims to provide financial support to develop infrastructure in communities with fewer than 100,000 residents the fund is administered by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy The Quebec government plans to invest $7 billion in municipal infrastructure between 2017 and 2027 Combined with support from the federal government and municipalities the province expects $15 billion will be invested in municipal infrastructure over the next 10 years Construction technology is advancing both on and off the job site On-Site goes in-depth on the latest steps forward in its Technology Report View Report LondonNews'I have constant pain in my ankle': Residents rallying to save St. Thomas' only therapy poolBy Brent LalePublished: September 17, 2024 at 4:43PM EDT Sixteen men were arrested on October 1 in Quebec in connection with the production distribution and sale of illicit cannabis in Montérégie The Sûreté du Québec’s Cannabis Smuggling Investigation Service conducted its investigation in collaboration with the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Police Department the Richelieu-Saint-Laurent Intermunicipal Police Department and the Longueuil Agglomeration Police Department The arrests come from previous searches carried out by law enforcement on production sites operated by individuals police say are linked to organized crime.  These individuals were primarily producing cannabis using Health Canada registration certificates for personal or designated production for medical purposes but police say their investigation found the sites were being used in violation of those medical allowances.  More than 200 police officers worked on this investigation while the arrests on the morning of October 1 used more than 30 police officers including the Sûreté du Québec’s tactical intervention group 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A worker pours concrete into a crane bucket at a construction site in Toronto, Ontario. June 18, 2024. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn / Canada's National Observer)From building blocks that capture and store CO2 emissions to rubble recycling and low-carbon concrete mixes, Canada’s construction sector is changing how it thinks about its go-to material. Some believe it could be the start of a “concrete revolution”. Solving the carbon conundrum presented by a material responsible for up to 8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions is critical for an industry under pressure to reduce its emissions to help Canada meet its 2050 net-zero commitments. Companies ranging from startups to multinationals are investing an increasing amount of time and money in new processes and technologies to decarbonize a concrete and cement sector worth $76 billion to the economy "The first emissions in the construction building cycle are in the manufacture of the materials being used People tend to forget that,” said Mark Hutchinson vice president for innovation at Canada’s Green Building Council "We need to think innovatively about concrete — and steel glass and other materials — and how we can reduce the embodied carbon in these.”  Cement makes up only 10-15 per cent of a typical concrete mix, but because it’s manufactured using fossil-fuel fired kilns, it accounts for up to 80 per cent of concrete’s emissions The cement industry has set a 2030 target to cut emissions by 40 per cent from 2020 levels and reach net zero by 2050 it’s delving into carbon-sequestering concrete concepts and using low-carbon fuels and clean hydrogen to power concrete manufacturing processes While low or zero-carbon products and technologies are starting to find a niche in the $6 billion building materials market the challenge is scaling up to meet the huge commercial residential and infrastructural demand — without adding to Canada’s carbon emissions “I like to say there’s no shortage of good ideas,” David Redfern “But the heavy lift is operationalizing these ideas share of global GHGs linked to cement production forecast for concrete produced in Canada from 2024 to 2028 direct and indirect jobs in Canada’s cement and concrete sector annual economic impact of concrete and cement industry in Canada cement sector target to reduce emissions by 2030 en route to net zero by 2050 number of ready-mixed and precast concrete concrete pipe and masonry plants across Canada Workers at Lafarge cement plant at Saint Constant where the company is testing concrete recycling The plant was converted to solely produce a lower-carbon cement (Source: Lafarge Canada)“Concrete revolution”LafargeHolcim was an early entrant in the green concrete race investing in its own low-carbon technology as well as working with pioneering cleantech startups "We have been making cement and concrete the same way for many centuries,” said Robert Cumming Lafarge’s head of sustainability and environment for Eastern Canada We are in the first years of a concrete revolution the industrial giant has developed concrete mixes with between 30 to 90 per cent lower CO2 emissions than Ordinary Portland Cement the industry standard used on most construction sites today ”By changing certain mixtures and processes we see the potential for even further emissions reductions,” he said Despite the clear benefit in greenhouse gas reductions Cumming said it took a decade for Canada’s standards regulators to approve OneCem “even though the same mix has been in use in Europe for a long time.” We and our construction partners understand that carbon is a liability and so we are 'walking toward each other' on this,” he said Lafarge is also seeking to capitalize on new thinking outside the company "We are in the first years of a concrete revolution The innovators and researchers in this space are amazing," Cumming said of the growing number of startups focused on the concrete decarbonization challenge aims to make concrete production more efficient A worker builds a wall with “carbon negative” CarbiCrete blocks in Pointe Claire 2023 (Source: CarbiCrete)“Game changer”But Lafarge sees particular market-disrupting potential in a “carbon negative” concrete building block developed by CarbiCrete a spin-off from Montreal’s McGill University The ash-gray blocks look like any found on a construction site but are stronger and already competitive on price-per-unit CarbiCrete has gone a step further than other “sustainable” concrete blocks a waste product from steelmaking that usually ends up in landfills for the cement traditionally used as a binding agent CarbiCrete greatly reduced the carbon impact of their blocks Gary Belisle CarbiCreteCarbiCrete’s key advantage lies in the fact that the blocks are strengthened in a curing process involving injected CO2 that is permanently captured in the process “That was the game changer,” said Gary Belisle “Once I saw that there was a way to go beyond carbon-neutral — beyond simply removing the cement — and get to carbon-negative by sequestering CO2 in the curing process So was Lafarge. It agreed last year to supply steel slag to CarbiCrete in a deal the two companies said aimed to “re-shape the construction industry by reducing embodied carbon in the built environment.” A typical recipe for concrete includes sand gravel and rock held together by cement and mixed with water But making cement is energy and carbon intensive generating up to 80 per cent of the CO2 emissions in concrete CarbiCrete substitutes cement with steel slag - the waste material from steelmaking - in a process called Carbonation Activation captures carbon and takes less time to manufacture Steel slag is produced when impurities are separated from molten steel in a steel mill furnace CarbiCrete sources its slag from local steel mills The steel slag is mixed with water and aggregates and formed into pre-cast products using standard industry moulds and block-making equipment Instead of using heat and steam The CO2 reacts with the steel slag to form calcium carbonates which gives the concrete its strength The curing process also removes up to 1 kg of CO2 in a standard-sized masonry block That adds up to a 20,000-tonne reduction in annual carbon emissions for a typical North American plant and avoids sending up to 33,000 tonnes of steel slag to landfills After 24 hours the blocks are ready to use at a building site compared to 28 days for curing regular concrete Tests show the cement-free blocks are up to 30 per cent stronger than traditional masonry units and more durable in Canada's freeze-and-thaw climate The years-long quest for zero-carbon concrete is now nearing “a commercial tipping point” as it becomes price competitive with traditional masonry products Using steel slag as a binder in its concrete mix can reduce costs by 10 to 20 per cent per block The blocks are also faster to manufacture – potentially reducing project times and costs – and shown in tests to be 30 per cent stronger than standard units "We are currently equivalent in price with conventional concrete blocks around $2.50 to $3.00 a block,” Belisle said adding that the economics will get better in the next five years “as the price of cement continues to rise and we improve our technology and process.” Warehouse worker checks finished concrete blocks at Patio Drummond facility in Quebec (Source: CarbiCrete)Quebec-based Patio Drummond a large maker of concrete products in North America has been an important partner in CarbiCrete’s efforts to build a market for its carbon-negative concept Patio Drummond began selling the new-model concrete blocks a year ago and is ramping up production to 3,600 a day by retooling its Drummondville factory CarbiCrete landed $3 million in support from NGen a Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation cluster to renovate a masonry plant in Port Colborne to produce one million carbon-negative concrete blocks a year The company is also considering setting up a block-manufacturing facility next to a steel mill to gain direct access to both waste slag and the CO2-rich flue gas used in the curing process Belisle said his company is on the hunt for a partner to expand into product lines beyond building blocks all sorts of industrial concrete products that are much higher price higher margin [than blocks]," Belisle said "And we believe we can carve another 25 to 30 per cent out of the cost in the process.” Recycling is also in the mix as a low-tech low-cost option to shrink concrete’s carbon footprint Lafarge is exploring a “circular economy-style” strategy that would repurpose rubble from demolished buildings as raw material for manufacturing concrete onsite as a new building goes up With an eye on the four million tonnes of construction and demolition waste generated in Canada each year Lafarge is testing a process at its Saint Constant plant that mixes recycled material into ready-to-use A construction site in Montreal's Angus district (Photo by Nasuna Stuart-Ulin / Canada's National Observer"You could have a quarry that is 100 km away from a city [building project] and have to consider the emissions associated with trucking all that material in or you can look at a demolition site as a temporary 'mini quarry' and reuse that material where it is," said Cumming and construction waste becomes a raw material: better for us While industry efforts to decarbonize concrete are gaining pace governments will nonetheless have a leading role to play in accelerating the transition to greener building materials said in a July report the most effective policy tools to promote sustainable concrete would be a predictable carbon price on emissions financing to offset the higher cost of producing low-carbon cement and a government procurement strategy focused on using greener construction products included a “buy clean” pledge to use low-carbon materials in government projects but advocacy groups said a procurement plan should span all levels of government to be effective.  but it has to start with the materials themselves,” said CAGBC's Hutchinson Next week, Canada's National Observer will explore how timber, one of the world’s oldest building materials, is poised for a comeback as Canada’s construction industry steps up its green transition. Sign up for free notifications when the next installment of our Big Green Build special report is online the reference to Patio Drummond is corrected to read "a large maker of concrete products" not "North America's largest." A corrected repetition follows Fixes typos and adds detail to the graphic on the CarbiCrete process Adds details in paragraph 20 on the potential to scale the Hyperion Global Energy project 10 times over the next year.  Nice to see an industry taking positive steps to reduce emissions seriously Now if only the fossil fuel industry could actually do something than expend all their energy greenwashing the public There's actually huge reductions coming to global concrete output for the simplest reason: the globe is nearly built China's emissions are expected to halve across the next decade as their construction industry slows down - all those "ghost cities" - the big dams will be done If we could even halve the emissions per tonne that we do make of cement and steel In reply to Baby steps, mostly. Shaving… by Roy Brander everyone forgets about maintenance and renewal construction work Given the age of infrastructure and changing weather events infrastructure maintenance cannot be ignored And that maintenance work will take steel and concrete The Canadian Construction Association has issued a statement confirming their support of 'green' building AB which is using magnesium to replace concrete in building materials I would suggest you do a story about Canadian Leah Ellis Their concrete solution is potentially better than anything in this article In reply to As a follow up, I would… by P W https://www.volts.wtf/p/we-are-closing-in-on-zero-carbon A former NDP member of parliament is asking the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to throw out a lawsuit filed against him by a former employee In a court hearing taking place this Thursday Sylvain Chicoine — who represented the Quebec riding of Châteauguay-Saint-Constant from 2011 to 2015 — will argue that through her employment as a parliamentary assistant Fabiola Ferro was bound by a UNIFOR collective agreement that provided for arbitration and so the Superior Court not does have jurisdiction over her claims and Sylvain Chicoine are seen in their shared riding office Friday Sylvain Chicoine is asking the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to throw out a lawsuit filed against him by a former employee THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul ChiassonA former NDP member of parliament is asking the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to throw out a lawsuit filed against him by a former employee The former MP will also argue that Ferro’s pursuit of civil action “constitutes an abuse of the court process” and will request that the judge dismiss the case in its entirety The full details of Chicoine’s arguments are outlined in a notice of cross-motion dated April 2 alleging he did not act on her complaints that she was subject to harassment and bullying by a male colleague — identified as David Cimon — within months of starting work In her statement of claim submitted on Nov Ferro argues that she tried to discuss the issue with Chicoine “many times” and he “refused” to take any action to resolve the situation claims Cimon threatened the 34-year-old parliamentary assistant told her she could complete certain tasks “because she doesn’t have kids.” Cimon treated her in this manner “because she is a woman,” Ferro alleges Ferro also claims Chicoine demonstrated a “sexist and misogynistic” attitude towards her and favoured Cimon She argues that as a result of Cimon and Chicoine’s behaviour anxiety and weight loss — and is seeking damages of $194,000 Chicoine later issued a statement of defence and simultaneously countersued Ferro for alleged defamation states Ferro falsely characterized him as a sexist misogynistic and malicious individual in her lawsuit which negatively impacted his reputation in his hometown and “amongst his colleagues in and around Parliament.” also claims Ferro sent her 2014 statement of claim to the national media before serving it to his counsel — a move he argues was meant to take him “by surprise” and publicly embarrass him Chicoine argues Ferro was well-aware her employment was governed by a collective agreement and that she even exercised her rights under the agreement to file a harassment complaint on April 2 Ferro’s allegations — which allegedly took Cimon by surprise — were subject to a year-long investigation during which she was granted 18 months of paid leave The internal review found her allegations to be baseless The former MP’s statement of defence alleges his former employee had a “penchant for filing official complaints frequently” and gained “notoriety among colleagues as a vexatious complainant.” Chicoine also argues Ferro showed “great … disinterest” in her role as an administrative assistant The statement of defence states Chicoine had to remind Ferro multiple times not to intervene in legislative matters and to focus on “the administrative duties she was hired for.” The document claims Ferro became “increasingly bitter” towards her employer for doing so None of the allegations from either party’s lawsuit have been tested in court The companies that made the cut join 456 repeat winners that must requalify each year to stay on the list This article was published more than 6 months ago recognizes excellence among private Canadian-owned companies The Globe and Mail’s first is the program’s media sponsor To be eligible for the Best Managed program companies must be headquartered in Canada and have revenue of $50 million or more including private-equity portfolio companies Canadian-owned co-operatives or those that are foreign-owned with Canadian-based headquarters; 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off for such an appointment that they don’t really need the collective effort of a Saturday sign up was a way for families to be seen without taking precious time away from work and school Catherine Belanger of the Ormstown Medical Center remarked that a family she was signing up that day had been on the list for over five years “This day is a symbolic gesture to show people that we’re on their side but the FMRQ (Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec) feels that for healthy people to take a day off work is nonsensical We also want to show the government that we want to sign up new patients but taking an appointment away from an existing patient with health problems doesn’t make sense.” At Ormstown Medical Center there are 14 doctors who service the clinic with newer doctors like Belanger herself rotating between shifts in emergency and in the hospital She explains: “With retiring doctors and those looking to retire Some doctors have as many as 1,500 patients already the relationship with our patients is central I enjoy being a family doctor and we want to let the public know that we are here for them and we are doing what we can.” Belanger was one of three doctors signing up new patients in Ormstown on Saturday She herself took on 11 appointments and the collective effort was to vacate 250 patients from the centralized waiting list The other participating regional medical centers included:   §  GMF Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CLSC) §  GMF Lac Saint-François (Havre-Santé -Salaberry-de-Valleyfield) §  UMF Jardins-Roussillon (Châteauguay) §  GMF Carrefour Santé The Saint-Laurent §  Medical Clinic Les Jardins de Châteauguay Distillerie 3 Lacs : une inspiration pour les cégepiens Une trafiquante d'armes arrêtée à Franklin 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 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known for her hit song 'Hideaway' the CP Holiday train will then choo-choo its way over to Lac-Mégantic at 12:15 p.m with performances by Trudy Simoneau and indie pop star Virginia To Vegas The train will then move on to Sherbrooke at 5:00 p.m Quebecers will have until November 23 to witness the train up close and personal as its festive wheels head back to the United States The CP train will reach Kahnawá:ke at 5:00 p.m before reaching Saint-Constant (6:00 p.m.) Saint-Mathieu (7:50 p.m.) and then finally in Lacolle by the Canada-U.S so it's best to show up early so you don't miss the train A total of 30 minutes will be spent in each city While the shows are completely free to attend guests are encouraged to donate money or non-perishable food items to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train which will be collected at a kiosk off the train who's ready to get their holiday cheer on Price: Free (although donations in monetary or non-perishable food forms are welcome) This article's cover 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When Mike isn't typing away listening to one of Mariah Carey's 19 number-one hits or creating content @mikechaar Password reset email has been sent to ${email} Already have an account?Log in Become a Pro member for unlimited ad-free access to articles and more You need to verify your email before you can access this article You should have received an email from Milla (noreply@getmilla.com) with the subject "Verify your email to use your Milla account" Didn\'t get the email? Resend email verification from Millla Believe it or not, there's a stigma that the Vegas Golden Knights trade many of their prospects for shiny new toys. Whether they acquire Jack Eichel or Ivan Barbashev, one can count on at least one prospect going out the door. But that's not always the case The 19-year-old was drafted with the 77th overall pick by the Golden Knights in the 2023 draft. His youth team was AHM Saint-Constant and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on December 31 But let's look at Mathieu Cataford and what he can provide the Vegas Golden Knights Does he have a future on the Golden Knights What does he offer the team and what are some areas he can improve Here's a look at Mathieu Cataford and what the future holds for the winger Mathieu Cataford is a well-rounded hockey player grabbing turnovers and winning one-on-one battles The Quebec native is also excellent in transition making him the ideal player for Bruce Cassidy's system The 19-year-old can break through the offensive zone and fool defenders with his moves and hands He's also a hard-working player who goes above and beyond on the ice he can become a viable forward that cracks the top 12 Cataford's biggest asset is his transition game and intelligence He moves well and contributes greatly in rushes down the ice He's meant to be an offensive hockey player as proven by his 2023-2024 season with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's Halifax Mooseheads The winger has 40 goals and 50 assists in 65 games with the Mooseheads this season One thing Mathieu Cataford can improve is his pace of play not keeping up with what's happening on the ice the 19-year-old is coachable and has plenty of time to improve he can become an asset for the Vegas Golden Knights Cataford is also undersized at 5'11" making him a misfit in the Golden Knights lineup the winger can crack the Golden Knights lineup in the future Intelligence and a great work ethic are undervalued assets in today's hockey world © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The 19-year-old was drafted with the 77th overall pick by the Golden Knights in the 2023 draft. His youth team was AHM Saint-Constant and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on December 31 The Vegas Golden Knights drafted a third-round prospect in Mathieu Cataford in last year's draft What can he offer the team and does he have a future either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A video of a cat's patient reaction to constant "love bites" from a canine companion has gone viral on TikTok The clip was shared by French Bulldog Family (@frenchbulldog.l.ove) and has had 2.5 million views since it was first posted six days ago The footage shows a French bulldog repeatedly nibbling on the neck of a cat sitting on a floor while frantic panting is heard in the background of the clip the feline appears mostly unresponsive to the canine's behavior occasionally turning its head away from the dog As evidenced by the dog's excited behavior towards the cat affectionate" dogs that "get on well with other animals and enjoy making new friends of the human variety," according to the American Kennel Club These "dogs of few words" do not bark much "but their alertness makes them excellent watchdogs," the AKC states The differing reactions between the two pets in the latest clip also come as no surprise because our canine and feline companions "speak different languages, but they seem to understand each other well and interpret each other's approaches in the right way," stated an August 2020 study in PLOS One are interpreted differently by the two species the greater proportions of dogs and cats show a relaxed response to several kinds of approaches of their roommate," the study said Dogs and cats are often considered "mortal enemies," the study stated an increasing number of our canine and feline friends have been living under the same roof and "most cohabitations are peaceful" and most dogs and cats that share a home sleep together "at least occasionally" and play together The canine in the latest viral clip briefly walks away from the cat before returning to continue biting the feline's neck The cat continues to ignore the dog and briefly attempts to bite back before walking away as the video ends Several users on TikTok were impressed by the cat's patience in the video Bar_rack noted: "I've never seen a cat this patient." User @popsearl4 said: "and the award for best tempered cat goes to this baby right here." Sally wrote: "That cat has true patience of a mother." Flowgypsy said: "This cat is a saint" while mrjohn4725 agreed User unnie was simply amused by the dog's "love bites." Chanda Boutique wrote: "That cat must LOVE that dog!!!!!" Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok This video has not been independently verified Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Dona found solace and pleasure in her gardens and her culinary talents mirrored the creativity she nurtured in her plants Her adventurous soul led her to many travels Dona enjoyed life’s simple pleasures Dona cherished time with her family the most Her presence was a source of unconditional love and support and she will be deeply missed by all who had the fortune to cross her path She was preceded in death by her parents; son Don Michael David Gaglio (RubyAnn) and Ryan Neil Constant; grandchildren Edwin Yates (Chelly) and Robin Lynne Westphal the family suggests memorial contributions to the Keystone Heritage Park Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com SAINT LUCIA — An island in the Caribbean off the coast of Central America, Saint Lucia (St. Lucia) is a British Commonwealth country in between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. St. Lucia’s official website advertises the turquoise waters surrounding the island as “offer[ing]a plethora of rejuvenating and restorative adventures to build the body and soul” and as “some of the clearest waters in the world…” The island relies upon maintaining balance in its biodiversity and preserving its resources in order to provide sustenance and livelihood to its citizens while also up keeping its agricultural and tourism industries Several problems were highlighted in a report done by the United Nations Environment, Caribbean Environment Programme (CEP) in 2010. This included inadequate management of the wastewater the financial incapacity of the Water and Sewerage Company to provide services island wide and poor means of disposal This resulted in high bacterial levels in coastal areas affecting the health of the local population and polluting the environment The report also noted that the absence of national standards made it harder to prohibit violations of environmental nuisances Lucia was in the process of developing Recreational Water Quality Standards which regulated the coastal and riverine waters The absence of legislation requiring generators of wastewater to conduct water quality testing means that there are no designated waste control areas It falls upon the regulatory authorities to ensure that the wastewater generators comply with the legally enforceable limits and do not pollute water resources Due to the lack of human resource and budgetary constraints coastal water areas and treated wastewaters unchecked following the John Compton Dam Rehabilitation and Vieux Fort Water Supply Redevelopment projects in November 2015 the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved $11.2 million dollars in loans to the government of St Lucia so it could help improve the water supply system in the Dennery North community nearly 8,000 people in Dennery North will have access to the quality water supply they need to lead productive lives.” The Dennery North Water Supply Redevelopment Project, as it came to be known, would address the local water shortages through the construction of a river intake distribution pipelines and storage reservoirs Water infrastructure would be built with the understanding of the climate change impacts The country has followed the International Development Agenda specifically the Sustainable Development Goals and endeavored to actively work to improve sanitation and provide a better quality of life through the provision of safe drinking water for all