2024 /CNW/ - The port authorities of Montreal
Quebec City and Trois-Rivières are pleased to announce the broadening of their cooperation agreement
the port authorities of Saguenay and Sept-Îles are uniting in the cooperation dynamics through the signing a new
Integrating the ports of Saguenay and Sept-Îles marks a decisive move to create an extended marine corridor along the Saguenay and St
consolidating their shared goal of increasing performance
This partnership highlights the vital role that ports play to keep international and interprovincial trade competitive
The partners in this agreement will meet regularly to align their strategies and optimize operations
Areas of focus will include environmental innovation
as well as communications and community relations
confirms the ports' commitment to work together for the economic benefit of their regions
"This expanded agreement furthers our efforts to create a more competitive and integrated marine corridor
We are thrilled to welcome Saguenay and Sept-Îles
reinforcing our shared vision of a robust and proactive port network," said Julie Gascon
respectively President and CEO of the port authorities of Montreal
Lawrence Marine Corridor are essential to the smooth functioning of the North American economy and supply chains
Increased cooperation and exchanges between our port authorities will enhance current practices
particularly in terms of sustainable development
drive innovation and make shipping even more efficient." — Carl Laberge
President and CEO of the Port of Saguenay and Pierre D. Gagnon
President and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles
Operated by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA)
the Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Eastern Canada and a diversified transshipment centre that handles all types of goods: containerized and non-containerized cargo
it is a destination port served by the largest shipping lines in the world
It is also an intermodal hub with a service offering that is unique in North America
featuring its own rail network directly dockside connected to Canada's two national rail networks
The MPA also operates a Cruise Terminal and a Port Centre
social and environmental components into its corporate initiatives
This commitment is governed by a sustainable development policy whose guiding principles focus on involvement
Port activity in Canada supports some 590,000 jobs and generates $93.5 billion in economic activity
the Port of Québec is strategically located to serve the industrial and agricultural heartland of North America
A Canadian hub for international trade in both imports and exports
it is the only port in Quebec to offer a water depth of fifteen meters at low tide along with a complete intermodal infrastructure
The port's facilities generate 12,000 jobs and economic spin-offs in the order of $2 billion a year
the Port of Québec aims to be recognized by citizens for its responsible management of the territory
respect for the environment and protection of biodiversity
while positioning itself as a world leader in the realization of sustainable supply chains at the service of a more resilient economy
As part of the 17 Canadian Port Authorities and active since 1882
the Port of Trois-Rivières provides a wide range of facilities and services to the marine industry
national and international economic development for major industrial sectors such as the aluminum industry
The respect of the highest environmental standards and harmony with the community are essential for the Port of Trois-Rivières
the Port of Trois-Rivières welcomes some 60,000 trucks
11,000 railcars and 270 merchant and cruise ships from some 100 ports in over 40 countries around the world
It handles 4.2 million metric tons of traffic
is responsible for nearly $220 million in economic spin-offs
A strategic intermodal hub and one of Canada's 17 port authorities
the Port of Saguenay is a year-round deepwater port with direct access to the North American rail and highway networks
It is renowned for its operational efficiency and high capacity for receiving and shipping dry and liquid bulk goods
The Port of Saguenay is one of Eastern Canada's most important shipping terminals for forest biomass to Europe
It is also responsible for international cruise ship operations in Saguenay
the largest port of call on the Saguenay-St
Lawrence axis in terms of ships and passengers received each year
The Port of Saguenay boasts one of the largest industrial port sites in Canada
with nearly 12 square kilometers of land dedicated to large-scale industry adjacent to its marine terminal
developed with a vision focused on the responsible and sustainable growth of its activities
the Port of Sept-Îles is North America's largest ore-handling port
with a projected volume for 2024 of more than 40 million metric tons
It is also recognized as the largest primary aluminum port terminal in the Americas in terms of operational volume
The facilities at the Port of Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada
The Port is also deeply committed to sustainable development and has pioneered the first environmental observatory on the St
Lawrence to monitor the marine ecosystem as well as a research chair with Université Laval to study coastal ecosystems and port operations
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Ponant is launching winter cruises on Canada’s Saint Lawrence River
Over the weekend, the ice breaker Le Commandant Charcot set sail on the first of five winter sailings planned for this season. The ship embarked from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and will stop in Cap-aux-Meules in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Gaspé, Sept-Îles, La Baie (Saguenay) and Québec
“This world premiere event aligns to perfection with our strategy to position the Saint Lawrence as an upmarket winter tourism destination ripe with a superlative blend of snowscapes
culture and Indigenous offerings—all in a single region,” says René Trépanier
executive director of Cruise the Saint Lawrence
passengers aboard Le Commandant Charcot will join five total voyages ranging from 12 to 15 nights long
Specially curated shore excursions will include e-bike rides
hikes along the cliffs at Fatima in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
snowshoe treks in Forillon National Park and more
“We feel a deep connection to the Saint Lawrence region, which our ships have been visiting every summer for many years,” says Hervé Gastinel, president of Ponant Explorations Group. “These winter cruises aboard Le Commandant Charcot, completely unprecedented in nature, open the door to a new and unique experience, offering exceptional moments for our guests.”
Cruise the Saint Lawrence hopes Le Commandant Charcot’s journeys will inspire other cruise lines to consider winter trips in the region.
“The presence of Le Commandant Charcot in winter speaks to a key component of our strategic plan to transform the Saint Lawrence into a four-season international cruise destination,” says Trépanier. “In seeking to extend the cruise season, we aim to provide our member ports of call with a year-round revenue stream.”
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2.9-million tons of aluminum are produced each year employing 38,000 people
aren’t with huge multinational corporations
Small businesses are largely dependent on the American market
The revenue from aluminum processing amounts to $11.6 billion
the association that represents the industry
“If we’re talking about 25 per cent and it’s something that eventually lasts
there are buyers who will start to be motivated to try to find cheaper solutions elsewhere or
also solutions that are made with other materials that cost less,” said François Racine
which produces more than 630,000 tons of primary aluminum each year
may not be planning any changes to its production this year
It says the jobs of its 950 employees are still assured
“Depending on the upcoming decisions on the American side
are also available for our aluminum,” said the company in a statement Monday evening
Politicians and industry players in the province are perplexed by Trump’s tariffs on aluminium imports that are so vital to the American market
Quebec aluminum shows up in American beer cans
He said he intended to “bring back” over 100,000 steel and aluminum jobs to the U.S
“We are being pummelled by both friend and foe alike and our nation requires steel and aluminum to be made in America not in foreign lands,” he said
industry can pivot quickly to build plants and start producing enough aluminum to supply its domestic market is flawed
“An aluminum smelter is a lot of investment; it takes a very large energy block which the United States does not have
We have the advantage of having hydroelectricity and that is the reason why aluminum smelters are mainly in Quebec,” said Nicolas Lapierre
the assistant to the director of the United Steelworkers Union in Quebec
The union has about 2,500 members who work directly in the aluminum sector
“People are a little on edge and then we are in a bit of slow motion
That is what creates instability and incomprehension,” added Lapierre
calling on the federal government to take “immediate and vigorous retaliatory action”
It has also called on Ottawa to provide support for affected workers
improved access to Employment Insurance to help families cope with the economic fallout.”
The federal government is reportedly reviewing the White House decision and has not provided an immediate response
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet has insisted that Quebec’s aluminum “cannot be replaced” and that there will be “little effect” in the province
“Both for the manufacturing SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) with whom we work and for the larger players
as soon as there is uncertainty or unpredictability
it’s certain that we put all investment projects on hold,” said Racine
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Montreal-based Videotron has announced the expansion of its wireless service area to include the Gaspésie and Côte-Nord regions
as well as a stronger presence in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region
Residents in communities such as Sept-Îles
and Rimouski can now subscribe to Videotron’s wireless plans
“We are proud to bring Videotron’s exceptional service and innovative
competitively priced plans to even more Quebecers,” said Pierre Karl Péladeau
“As we continue expanding our telecommunications services across Canada
our commitment to fostering competition for the benefit of Quebecers remains stronger than ever
as this new regional rollout clearly demonstrates.”
Videotron says this expansion is made possible through agreements under the CRTC’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) regime.
To support the rollout, Videotron has also opened new retail outlets in Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, and Rimouski, ensuring local residents can easily access its services.
Below you can see all the new communities in Quebec that now have Videotron wireless service:
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Montreal doesn't actually require the most moolah.
Pile of Canadian cash. Right: The Quebec flag hanging from an old building.
In other words, what sort of income is required to live relatively comfortably in Quebec, well above the poverty line, according to standards set by the Market Basket Measure (MBM)
which is used by the government to develop "thresholds of poverty based upon the cost of a basket of food
Last month, we broke down the most recent IRIS report for you in terms of the province as a whole
a single person in Quebec would need to earn between $30,738 and $43,609 in 2024 to live comfortably — an increase of around $3,000 compared to 2023
For families with two parents and two kids
But how do the results differ based on the city where you live
housing and other necessities — all of which were taken into account for this study — vary by region
how much money would you need to make in Montreal versus
Summary of viable income for the seven localities and the three types of household considered
2024.Courtesy of Institut de recherche et d'informations socioéconomiques (IRIS)
Here's the institute's breakdown by city:
Based on these results, of the seven cities analyzed in the report, the most affordable is Trois-Rivières and the most expensive is Sept-Îles
a single person who works full-time would need to have an hourly wage between $20 (Trois-Rivières) and $30 (Sept-Îles)
With Quebec's minimum wage currently standing at $15.75
residents would need to be earning $4.25 an hour more to meet a comfortable living standard
For the full IRIS report, including the institute's methodology, visit here
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HeadlinesLatest NewsPodcasts (new window)EnglishENHomeEnvironmentForest fires prompt air quality warnings in Montreal
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More than 160 fires burning across the province
As firefighters rushed to protect communities under threat
more than 160 forest fires continued to burn in Quebec
a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada said that the ground covered by the fires in Quebec's commercial forests in the past four days is massive and estimates that it's equal to what was covered in the past 10 years combined
To have that number of fires means we had very dry
very warm conditions in the last few days and we also had a thunderstorm on Thursday that ignited those fires
The fires prompted air quality warnings across Quebec on Monday morning
where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog
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air quality could deteriorate beginning this afternoon
Smog especially affects asthmatic children and people with respiratory ailments or heart disease
It is therefore recommended that these individuals avoid intense physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted
the North Shore town whose outskirts were threatened by a fire last week
a more severe special air quality statement was issued
The special air quality statement extended over much of the province
stretching from Jame Bay to parts of the Outaouais
The statement urged residents to wear respirators if they had to venture outside and to use air filters to recirculate and clean indoor air
Teams were battling 35 fires which were deemed to be of urgent risk
threatening human life or critical infrastructure
Reinforcements from the Canadian military were beginning to lend a hand
More manpower means more fires that we can intervene on
a spokesperson for the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU)
our priorities change depending on wind shifts
One day a fire could be going away from a community whereas the next day a wind shift could change that
Premier François Legault is scheduled to provide an update on the forest fires later on Monday
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a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada said that the ground covered by the fires in Quebec's commercial forests in the past four days is massive and estimates that it's equal to what was covered in the past 10 years combined
where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog.
stretching from Jame Bay to parts of the Outaouais.
The statement urged residents to wear respirators if they had to venture outside and to use air filters to recirculate and clean indoor air.
Teams were battling 35 fires which were deemed to be of urgent risk, threatening human life or critical infrastructure.
Reinforcements from the Canadian military were beginning to lend a hand.
said Mélanie Morin, a spokesperson for the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU).
Premier François Legault is scheduled to provide an update on the forest fires later on Monday.
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The Port of Sept-Îles celebrated a record year in 2023
handling 36.6 million metric tons of cargo
This achievement positions it as the second-largest port in Canada and the largest mineral port in North America
The port has undergone a strategic overhaul
It also engaged in community consultations
notably through an online public consultation project “Ré-imaginez le cœur de Sept-Îles,” which saw significant participation
This development is crucial as the maritime activities in this zone constitute a significant portion of Québec’s export value
The region is attracting interest for its high-purity iron resources
positioning it as a key player in green steel production and the broader iron industry’s decarbonization efforts
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The department's main activities in the Quebec Region are:
The Quebec regional headquarters can be found in Québec City. Numerous offices as well as the Maurice Lamontagne Institute are located throughout the province
a Quebec based company developing green chemistry projects for the energy and fuel markets
confirms that its green hydrogen and ammonia production plant project based in Sept-Iles represents the cornerstone of the creation and development of a green energy innovation cluster in the area
"The project based in Sept-Iles represents a unique opportunity for the North Shore and for the province of Quebec
TEAL's production alone will be sufficient to meet the current demand for ammonia in the entire Quebec market
the region's major industries will be able to take advantage of the plant's proximity to reduce their GHG emissions and decarbonize their operations by replacing hydrocarbons
with hydrogen and ammonia," said Jonathan Martel
which aims to be operational within three to four years
is already the subject of an agreement with SFP Pointe-Noire for a piece of land located in the Sept-Iles industrial port zone near Pier 31
an available pier belonging to the Port of Sept-Iles
after two years of discussions with the Société de développement économique de Uashat mak Mani-utenam (SDEUM)
TEAL submitted an official partnership proposal in January 2022 with the intention of having the organization as a shareholder in the project and actively participate in its development
This proposal was well received by the SDEUM
This project represents several significant potential benefits for the North Shore
Energy SupplyTEAL is having active discussions with Hydro-Québec and the Government of Québec to obtain the energy block required to power the plant
TEAL's request is paired with an unmatched value proposition for Hydro-Quebec that would add more than $100 million to the public utility's revenues
especially from the export markets to the United States
It is a strategic proposal fully aligned with Hydro-Québec's goal of becoming the "battery of the Northeast"
It should also be noted that the TEAL's project based in Sept-Iles is in line with Hydro-Québec's new orientations (Strategic Plan 2022-2026) aiming to make energy a greater asset for Québec
A Firm and Committed AgreementTEAL recently concluded a 15-year binding take or pay contract with TRAMMO - an international merchandising and trading company and market leader in ammonia
transports and distributes key raw materials used in industrial production processes on a global scale
TRAMMO is committed to first and foremost serve the Quebec market
excess production will be sold through TRAMMO’s channels
“This agreement is key to financing TEAL's projects as it guarantees the sale of the entire production out," said Mr
Vice President of TEAL adds: "TEAL is able to support the efforts of Hydro-Quebec and of the Quebec government in relation to the decreasing of the province's carbon footprint
close to the large energy intensive industries
to make green fuel available when they are ready to begin their energy transition.”
TEAL is also actively working on a low-carbon ammonia production project in Texas
the company's preferred site has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place
and the power supply strategy is in place with detailed terms and conditions
The next step is to begin the licensing and engineering phase
both projects could eventually produce more than 500,000 tons of hydrogen and 2.5 million metric tons of ammonia with a very low carbon footprint
making TEAL a Quebec leader in the global energy transition industry
develops industrial-scale green chemistry projects with exceptionally low environmental footprints that are mostly powered by renewable energy
sells chemical commodities for industrial uses
and develops new channels in the energy and fuel markets
To know more, visit : www.teal-ce.com
is a leading global commodity merchandiser engaged in the marketing
distribution and transportation of wide variety of commodity products
including being a market leader in anhydrous ammonia
The Company also owns and operates ammonia terminals in Meredosia and Niota
Illinois and a nitric acid production facility in North Bend
Trammo's history spans over more than 55 years
To know more, visit : www.trammo.com
Jonathan Martel, President and CEO TEAL Chimie & Énergie Inc.Email: jonathan@teal-ce.com
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An unusually intense start to Canada’s wildfire season filled skies with smoke in May 2023. Then, at the beginning of June, scores of new fires raged in the eastern Canadian province of Quebec, some of which were ignited by lightning
Fire season in Quebec usually starts in late May. In an average year, only 247 hectares (a square mile) of area would be burned by June 5, according to Quebec’s fire prevention agency (SOPFEU). But so far this year, 160,000 hectares (600 square miles) have burned
The fire prevention agency said the fierce start to the season has in part been due to high temperatures and dry conditions in the province
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about 160,000 hectares had burned in the province since the start of the year
wildland fires are burning longer and more often in some northern latitudes as the world warms
Fierce fires in Canada are the source of smoke that has swirled across much of the continent
Raging fires destroyed homes in Alberta and produced towering chimneys of smoke
Fueled by a heatwave and prolonged drought
fires burned the protected Argentine oasis
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L’occupation d’une ville au Québec
indique le syndicaliste septilien Réjean Langlois
à la tête du Front des travailleurs unis (FTU) de Sept-Îles
une alliance fondée deux ans plus tôt entre les trois centrales syndicales présentes sur le territoire
C’est ce nouveau front commun qui nous a permis une mobilisation plus incassable
M. Langlois se rappelle d’un contexte social mûr pour une révolte
Les employés de la fonction publique québécoise étaient en pleine négociation de leurs conventions collectives
La question salariale était au cœur des revendications
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Puis sont venues l’injonction restrictive et la loi adoptée par le gouvernement de Robert Bourassa
C’est l'emprisonnement subséquent des trois chefs syndicaux à Québec qui aura mis la table aux événements de 1972
Alors que les conventions collectives des travailleurs de la fonction publique étaient échues partout au Québec
c'est à Sept-Îles qu'une révolte ouvrière s'est embrasée
Il y avait un débrayage général partout au Québec et la grève à travers la province était assez mouvementée
mais ce n’était rien comparé à Sept-Îles
Réjean Langlois fait les cent pas dans le stationnement du palais d'injustice
tel que surnommé à l'époque
des centaines de travailleurs du secteur public s'étaient massés sur place pour manifester
D’immenses tuyaux de ciment bloquaient les seules voies d'accès à Sept-Îles
aux deux extrémités de la route 138
Les syndiqués avaient même réussi à prendre le contrôle de l'aéroport
à ce que les routes soient fermées avec des bulldozers ou fermées à l’autre bout avec des fourgonnettes dans le travers des chemins
L’ancien député péquiste de Duplessis de 1997 à 2003
était lui aussi impliqué dans le FTU à l’époque
il occupait les fonctions d'archiviste et était en contact avec la station de radio locale
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Il se rappelle que les choses bougeaient à une vitesse folle durant cette période trouble
On n’était pas préparé à tout ça
Vu que la ville de Sept-Îles était composée de travailleurs
le monde comprenait ce qu’on disait quand on parlait des enjeux syndicaux
une portion non négligeable de la population soutenait la révolte
Le siège des travailleurs aura finalement duré près d'une semaine
La mobilisation syndicale s’essouffle rapidement lorsqu'un automobiliste fonce dans une foule rassemblée devant le palais de justice en fin de journée
Certains se questionnent toujours sur l'héritage d'une telle mobilisation
On n’était pas écouté
Est-ce que ça a réveillé le monde en politique
Je pense que le monde a pris conscience que les travailleurs avaient des droits et qu’on était capable de les faire respecter quand on prenait la peine de les faire respecter
indique pour sa part Réjean Langlois
cette lutte a laissé une trace indélébile dans l'histoire de Sept-Îles
Au printemps 1972, les syndicats s’unissent pour faire front commun
Ouvrir en mode plein écranDes militants syndicaux et quelques curieux sont rassemblés devant le palais de justice de Sept-Îles le 10 mai 1972. La photographie a été prise quelques minutes avant que le chauffard Théodore Leblanc fonce dans la foule avec son bolide.
Lambert Gagné-CoulombePublié le 16 mai 2022 à 8 h 38 HAEPrenez note que cet article publié en 2022 pourrait contenir des informations qui ne sont plus à jour
la ville de Sept-Îles était prise d'assaut par un front commun de syndicats qui réclamaient de meilleures conditions de travail pour les employés de la fonction publique
Une personne est décédée et plus d’une trentaine d’autres ont été blessées lorsqu'un automobiliste a foncé dans une foule réunie devant le palais de justice de Sept-Îles dans le cadre de la mobilisation
indique le syndicaliste septilien Réjean Langlois
à la tête du Front des travailleurs unis (FTU) de Sept-Îles
une alliance fondée deux ans plus tôt entre les trois centrales syndicales présentes sur le territoire
C’est ce nouveau front commun qui nous a permis une mobilisation plus incassable
Langlois se rappelle d’un contexte social mûr pour une révolte
Les employés de la fonction publique québécoise étaient en pleine négociation de leurs conventions collectives
La question salariale était au cœur des revendications
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ancien conseiller syndical au Conseil central de Sept-Îles
était à la tête du Front des travailleurs unis en 1972
Puis sont venues l’injonction restrictive et la loi adoptée par le gouvernement de Robert Bourassa
C’est l'emprisonnement subséquent des trois chefs syndicaux à Québec qui aura mis la table aux événements de 1972
Ouvrir en mode plein écranPhoto d'archives de travailleurs et de policiers en mai 1972
Photo : Éditions Marquis / Journal L'Avenir
Alors que les conventions collectives des travailleurs de la fonction publique étaient échues partout au Québec
c'est à Sept-Îles qu'une révolte ouvrière s'est embrasée
Il y avait un débrayage général partout au Québec et la grève à travers la province était assez mouvementée
Réjean Langlois fait les cent pas dans le stationnement du palais d'injustice
des centaines de travailleurs du secteur public s'étaient massés sur place pour manifester
Ouvrir en mode plein écranUne foule de travailleurs est rassemblée à Sept-Îles
D’immenses tuyaux de ciment bloquaient les seules voies d'accès à Sept-Îles
Les syndiqués avaient même réussi à prendre le contrôle de l'aéroport
à ce que les routes soient fermées avec des bulldozers ou fermées à l’autre bout avec des fourgonnettes dans le travers des chemins
L’ancien député péquiste de Duplessis de 1997 à 2003
était lui aussi impliqué dans le FTU à l’époque
il occupait les fonctions d'archiviste et était en contact avec la station de radio locale
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Ouvrir en mode plein écranL'ancien député péquiste de Duplessis
se souvient encore des événements bouleversants de mai 1972
Photo : Radio-Canada / Lambert Gagné-Coulombe
Il se rappelle que les choses bougeaient à une vitesse folle durant cette période trouble
Vu que la ville de Sept-Îles était composée de travailleurs
le monde comprenait ce qu’on disait quand on parlait des enjeux syndicaux
une portion non négligeable de la population soutenait la révolte
Le siège des travailleurs aura finalement duré près d'une semaine
La mobilisation syndicale s’essouffle rapidement lorsqu'un automobiliste fonce dans une foule rassemblée devant le palais de justice en fin de journée
Ouvrir en mode plein écranUne photo d'archives des funérailles d'Herman St-Gelais
tirée d'une édition du Journal L'Avenir de Sept-Îles en 1972
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLe co-réalisateur du long-métrage Pouvoir oublier
s'adresse aux Septiliens rassemblés à l'occasion du 50ème anniversaire de l'occupation syndicale de Sept-Îles
Une banderole affiche le visage de Herman St-Gelais et les 35 autres personnes blessées durant l'attentat du 10 mai 1972
Certains se questionnent toujours sur l'héritage d'une telle mobilisation
Est-ce que ça a réveillé le monde en politique
Je pense que le monde a pris conscience que les travailleurs avaient des droits et qu’on était capable de les faire respecter quand on prenait la peine de les faire respecter
cette lutte a laissé une trace indélébile dans l'histoire de Sept-Îles
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Une personne est décédée et plus d’une trentaine d’autres ont été blessées lorsqu'un automobiliste a foncé dans une foule réunie devant le palais de justice de Sept-Îles dans le cadre de la mobilisation
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Au printemps 1972, les syndicats s’unissent pour faire front commun
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Le Haut-Commissariat de l'Inde à Ottawa a identifié Vanshika Saini comme une étudiante indienne
la ville de Sept-Îles était prise d'assaut par un front commun de syndicats qui réclamaient de meilleures conditions de travail pour les employés de la fonction publique
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2014 /CNW Telbec/ - A consortium of investors led by NCP Investment Management has acquired Metal 7 Inc.
a specialized manufacturer based in Sept-Îles
The consortium is made up of the the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
the Fonds régional de solidarité FTQ Côte-Nord
Metal 7 specializes in the design and production of high-performance equipment for the primary industry
The company's edge is its expertise in surface engineering (coatings)
Metal 7 has a large customer base in the iron ore pelletizing
and has carried out projects in 17 countries around the world
"We are pleased to have been able to reach this deal with Metal 7's management and to have such quality investors on board
Metal 7 is part of a global expansion and consolidation plan that will see it become a major supplier of value-added products and services for the primary sector," said Mario Jacob
Chief Operating Officer of NCP Investment Management
"With the support of BDC and its partners
this transaction will enable Metal 7 to undertake further expansion and to lay solid foundations for building a world-class firm that can leverage Canadian value-added expertise on behalf of the resource industry," stated Danielle Landry
demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing the flexibility and support that ambitious entrepreneurs need to implement their growth plans."
"This deal will help fuel the growth of a solidly entrenched Québec company with internationally recognized expertise
Fondaction is proud to be a part of this consortium
We are confident about the growth potential of this innovative company and in its ability to continue creating job in the Côte-Nord region," said Claire Bisson
Assistant Director of Investments for the Capitale nationale
"The Fonds de solidarité FTQ and its Fonds régional de solidarité FTQ Côte-Nord are pleased to be a part of this deal and support Metal 7's management and workers in Sept-Îles
As a result of its expertise and international presence
this company has carved itself a choice spot on the global markets
which is good news for its workers and the Côte-Nord economy
The Fonds is happy to see that the company's new president
will be able to continue counting on the existing management team
which includes Christian Michaud and Bruno Morency," said in turn Normand Chouinard
Chief of Investments of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ
General Manager of the Fonds régional de solidarité FTQ Côte-Nord
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Metal 7 Marc André Gervais CEO Téléphone : 418 968-5822
Business Development Bank of Canada Shawn Salewski Manager, Public Relations Phone: 514 283-1759 Email: [email protected]
Fonds de solidarité FTQ Patrick McQuilken Senior Advisor, Media Relations and Communications Phone: 514 850-4835 Mobile: 514 703-5587 Email: [email protected]
Fondaction CSN Suzanne La Ferrière Communications Phone: 514 525-7041 Mobile: 514 704-2944 Email: [email protected]
NCP Investment Management Mario Jacob Chief Operating Officer Phone : 418 653-9339 Mobile : 418 572-3514 Courriel : [email protected]
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is the largest development capital investment network in Québec
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Sociologue et professeur retraité de l’Université du Québec en Outaouais
école Manikoutai et cégep de Sept-Îles (1971-1983) ; président du FTU (1971-1972) et conseiller syndical au Conseil central de Sept-Îles (1975-1998)*
tant du secteur public que du secteur privé
s’absentaient du travail et investissaient les lieux publics
selon le modèle de l’occupation ouvrière d’une usine
la ville était sous le contrôle des syndicats avec la complicité d’une portion non négligeable de la population
la seule voie d’accès terrestre à ce milieu
était sectionnée à l’ouest et bloquée par des poids lourds à l’est
Ces débrayages étaient provoqués par l’emprisonnement des présidents des trois centrales syndicales (FTQ
dont les syndicats affiliés du secteur public négociaient en front commun le renouvellement de leurs conventions collectives
Cette forme de contrôle et de paralysie d’une partie des activités courantes de ce milieu a été rapidement désignée comme l’occupation syndicale d’une ville
Des comptes rendus de cet événement ont été fournis à des moments différents et sur des supports divers : médias d’information
ouvrages d’histoire et de sciences sociales
Une partie de ces informations écourtent cette période d’emprise syndicale sur la ville
ce n’est que le 17 mai que les ouvriers de la construction et les salariés du secteur public sont retournés au travail
en dépit du déploiement d’un contingent important de la Sûreté du Québec
qui avait transité par l’aéroport la nuit du 10 au 11 mai dans le but de contrôler la population
Nous sommes quelques signataires à avoir été
des témoins impliqués de diverses façons dans cette occupation
plusieurs commentateurs tendent à faire coïncider l’effritement de l’action syndicale avec le drame de la voiture qui a foncé dans la foule des manifestants sur le terrain du palais de justice en fin de journée le 10 mai
Il en est résulté un décès et 35 blessés supplémentaires
sans parler des traumatismes profonds causés chez ces derniers et aussi chez les témoins qui ont évité de près l’impact physique
les élites locales et autres rébarbatifs à la protestation sociale ont eu tôt fait d’attribuer un tel geste à l’action syndicale : voilà à quoi aboutit l’action des syndicats
il y a une première rectification à établir : le geste de celui qu’on a désigné comme le « chauffard » était un acte délibéré de la part de cette personne qui en voulait aux syndicats
Des témoins l’ont entendu dans au moins un bar
Il ne s’agissait pas du geste d’un conducteur en état d’ébriété qui fait une manœuvre dangereuse sur une route
il peut avoir agi avec des facultés affaiblies
mais il était déterminé à s’attaquer aux manifestants
un qualificatif qu’on n’a pas osé utiliser dans les commentaires et les analyses
Il y a une deuxième rectification à établir
on attribue l’événement de l’occupation de la ville à une action spontanée déclenchée par quelques militants plus audacieux qui ont bloqué la route
une telle mobilisation populaire ne peut pas surgir spontanément et se maintenir sur une période aussi importante
il y eut l’élément déclencheur de l’emprisonnement des chefs syndicaux
Mais on doit savoir aussi qu’au cours des deux années précédentes
des représentants de syndicats locaux affiliés aux trois centrales s’étaient donné un important programme d’intervention en se regroupant dans le Front des travailleurs unis (FTU)
des lots pour que des salariés ordinaires puissent se construire des maisons familiales
alors que des entrepreneurs monopolisaient terrains et logements
Cette action était ancrée à la fois dans le projet de l’émancipation nationale ou l’indépendance du Québec et dans la profonde aspiration ouvrière et populaire à la maîtrise de son environnement et de ses conditions de vie
un troisième rectificatif doit être apporté en ce qui concerne les contributions d’un mouvement social qui s’est déployé avec une telle ampleur
tandis que d’autres le présentent plutôt comme une défaite étant donné que cela n’aurait rien apporté tant pour les salariés en grève que pour la population en général
D’un côté, les négociations de 1972 ont effectivement abouti, déjà à court terme, au salaire plancher réclamé de 100 $ par semaine, ainsi qu’à la réduction des écarts salariaux, à la sécurité d’emploi, aux caisses de retraite, en plus d’avoir une incidence sur le salaire minimum et la sécurité du revenu
au cours des 10 ans qui ont suivi mai 1972
des groupes très actifs sur des enjeux concernant les femmes
vice-présidente du FTU (1970-1972) et conseillère syndicale au SERF-CEQ (1977-1982)
enseignant au cégep de Sept-Îles (1971-2005)
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— The Sept-Iles Detention Centre in Quebec recently received LEED certification
constructed by Pomerleau and completed in August 2016
The project had been commissioned to primarily deal with overcrowding and prison safety
The new centre can accommodate 55 inmates and 16 intermittent offenders
third-party verification that a project has been designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health
the building was built to maximize energy efficiency
and reduce water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions using a fully electric system
Pomerleau implemented responsible site waste management
and used recycled regional materials to ensure that the entire process is anchored in this environmentally friendly approach."
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The project at the Pointe-Noire terminal consists of the building of a conveyor to link the storage yard with the wharf
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the Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire will upgrade the railway and electrical infrastructure in order to supply the storage yard
and construct a retention pond and pumping stations
This investment of $180 million is expected to have significant economic and employment benefits for the area by creating and maintaining an estimated 185 jobs locally and over 1,300 indirect jobs over five years
In addition, the Government of Canada is supporting infrastructure projects that contribute most to Canada’s success in international trade
Trade diversification is a key component of the National Trade Corridors Fund
Our government is proud to invest in this infrastructure that plays a key role for Côte-Nord and Labrador
By investing in our transportation and trade corridors we are stimulating economic growth and creating quality middle-class jobs
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Site hosts an annual music festival that brings people together
It’s been 50 years since the Sept-Îles Indian Residential School closed its doors
took in children from eastern Quebec including the Innu community of Mani-utenam
The site where it was located is now used for a popular annual music festival
But with the remains of missing children being either searched for or discovered at former schools across the country
some are wondering if any secrets might be lurking underground
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2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Since its creation in 2016
the Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire (SFP Pointe-Noire) has initiated two major development projects
SFPPN is launching today a call for interest to mining developers
SFP Pointe-Noire plans to complete a second major investment project
which will allow it to increase its handling capacity to more than 20 million tons of iron ore per year
In order to plan its next phases of investment
the company submits a call for interest for promoters of mining and/or processing projects that could be started within the next 10 years
SFP Pointe-Noire therefore invites promoters wishing to be considered in the drafting of the strategic development plan and in the planning of the next phases of the company's investment
to get in touch with its business development department in order to share information and needs relating to these projects
the SFP Pointe-Noire wishes to obtain the following information:
"We invite all developers working on a mining or transformation project in the Labrador Trough in the short
to share the anticipated needs of infrastructure and services. Therefore we will be able to ensure that our strategic plan is aligned with the market and our new model will drive the potential next phases of SFP Pointe-Noire's investment," said Louis Gravel
To consult the letter of interest: https://sfppn.com/business-opportunities/?lang=en
The Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire s.e.c is a limited partnership that aims to develop and enhance its assets located in Pointe-Noire
These assets include approximately 1,100 hectares (ha) of land
of which approximately 500 ha is intended to meet heavy industrial needs
administrative offices and other facilities necessary for operations of this nature
The site is strategically located near the port infrastructure of the Port of Sept-Îles
less than 10 km from Route 138 and approximately 40 km from Sept-Îles airport
SOURCE Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire
Media contact: Frédérick Jolicoeur-Tétreault, Communications Advisor, 418 965-3764, [email protected]
Welcome back to your weekly mining news recap
where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed
This week’s headlines include The CIM Capital Projects Symposium
St Barbara’s prefeasibility study and global zinc oversupply
Newmont’s US$16.8 billion acquisition of Newcrest was approved by Newmont shareholders on Wednesday, and Newcrest shareholders on Friday
Newmont shareholders voted 96 per cent in favour
This follows Newmont’s announcement of a definitive agreement in May and the transaction is expected to close in early November
Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project has been granted an environmental certificate by the B.C. provincial government, as reported by Business in Vancouver
Osisko estimated the capital cost of Phase 1 will be $137 million
with a total lifetime capital spend of $1 billion
The miner is aiming for first gold production to begin in 2024
government expects that the mine will employ 500 people during operations
The CIM Capital Projects Symposium will take place from Nov. 19 to 21 in Vancouver, exploring the elements of successful project execution. The symposium will bring a broad view of macro perspectives, networking opportunities as well as opportunities for in-person collaboration. Registration is now open
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St Barbara has released a prefeasibility study for its 15 Mile gold project in Nova Scotia, as reported by Mining.com
The study estimated that $182 million of capital will be needed to bring the project into production and that it could produce up to 60,000 gold ounces a year over an 11-year mine life
The estimated post-tax net present value is $174 million using an internal rate of return of 20.3 per cent
The International Lead and Zinc Study Group predicted the global refined zinc market will have a surprising surplus of 248,000 tonnes in 2023, compared to the previously forecast 45,000 tonne deficit earlier this year, as reported by Reuters
has caused prices to slide 16 per cent from the start of the year
The metal is heavily used in steelmaking and automobile production
Teck Resources’ CEO Jonathan Price said that the company is not exclusively looking at price as it prepares to sell its coal business, and will consider other factors including environmental record and execution risk, as reported by Bloomberg
Teck has said that its coal business could be sold off as a unit or in parts as it becomes a standalone metals producer
The eventual deal will need to be approved by the federal government
which has stressed the importance of environmental track records and maintaining a local workforce
In order to restore investor confidence, miners must commit to high-quality prefeasibility and feasibility studies
wrote Manochehr Oliazadeh in the September/October issue of CIM Magazine
some companies saved time by forgoing metallurgical testwork and engineering
which ultimately resulted in cost and schedule overruns
The post-2014 low metal prices and cutthroat funding market exacerbated this problem and ushered in a new normal of low-quality prefeasibility and feasibility studies
Newmont has reached a preliminary agreement with the workers’ union at its Peñasquito gold mine in Zacatecas
The union has been striking since June 7 and is close to resuming operations
The preliminary agreement was ratified by the union’s general assembly
and is in the process of being formalized into an official agreement
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The Iron Ore Company of Canada has issued layoff notices to 195 hourly workers at their operation in Sept-Iles
members of local 9344 of the Steelworkers union
work mainly with the railway and dock and load the ships carrying ore to destinations all over the world
IOC says the layoff notices were done in accordance with the collective agreement
That means the layoffs will be effective May 14
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Steelworkers regional coordinator Nicolas Lapierre told the Aurora “the layoffs are the result of the fact there is no ore moving to the IOC facility in Sept-Iles.”
Despite the fact that the workers at local 9344 voted 94 per cent to reject their latest offer in solidarity with their striking workers in Labrador City
According to Lapierre the workers are under federal jurisdiction and must complete an essential services agreement with IOC before they can actually go out on strike
The present agreement is before the Labour relations board
Lapierre told the Aurora he had no idea when that decision would be made and when it is there is an additional 72 hours before workers can walk off the job
He did say when workers are able to strike
all members of local 9355 would be on the picket line
Members of 9355 recently held a march in Sept-Îles to show their solidarity for the members of locals 5795 and 6731
Meanwhile IOC says it may be necessary to adjust the numbers of hourly workers in Sept-Iles
The company says at this time there is no intention to lay off staff
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Guy Carbonneau walked outside to take the call
not recognizing the number from the 416 area code
"You never dream of it but when it happens
Carbonneau had long ago stopped wondering whether the call would come from the Hall of Fame
Forty years after he was a third-round selection (No
44) of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1979 NHL Draft
and 19 years after he played the last of his 1,318 NHL games
he is going into the Hall of Fame.The 59-year-old is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time winner of the Selke Trophy
voted the best defensive forward in the NHL in 1988
403 assists) in 19 NHL seasons.Carbonneau is one of five children born to Mary Ferguson
who will be at her son's Hall of Fame induction
six weeks before Carbonneau won his third Stanley Cup title
a small port city at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence Seaway almost 600 miles northeast of the city where he became a star
the Montreal Forum seemed an impossible distance away
age 15 as a midget-age player in Sept-Iles
and a few years later as captain with major-junior Chicoutimi.Drafted in 1976 by Chicoutimi of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Carbonneau left home at age 16 to play 350 miles away in a city most famous as the birthplace of Georges Vezina
a pioneering Canadiens goalie."Jean Beliveau was the name I heard a lot as a boy," he said of the iconic 10-time Stanley Cup-winning center and former Canadiens captain
Henri Richard and the Flower (Guy Lafleur)."Carbonneau tore up the QMJHL in his third of four seasons with Chicoutimi
79 assists) in 72 games."I got a call the day of the 1979 NHL Draft from Prof [Ron] Caron or Claude Ruel," he said of Caron
a Canadiens scout and assistant general manager
"They asked if I'd be happy if the Canadiens drafted me
Guy Carbonneau prepares a stick for use in Chicoutimi.Midway through the round
someone found Carbonneau on a fairway and drove him back to a clubhouse telephone; according to radio reports of the low-key draft being held in a Montreal hotel
he had been chosen by the Canadiens."I finished the round
but I have no idea how I played," he said with a laugh.Carbonneau had not set foot in the famous Forum until his first Canadiens training camp in the fall of 1979
a 19-year-old preparing for his final season with Chicoutimi."In Sept-Iles
I'd rather have been playing hockey than watching it," he said.There were no development or rookie camps then
Carbonneau simply showed up at the Forum for training camp
He remembers being blown away "by all the crazy history."Frozen in his memory are the photos of the Hall of Famers above the dressing-room benches
he will join at Bell Centre when his portrait is added
with the Canadiens home to the Ottawa Senators
he'll also to be added to the arena's upper-bowl Ring of Honor which celebrates every enshrined Canadiens player and builder
I had Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt as my wingers
I didn't want to," he said of the forwards who helped the Canadiens to their fourth consecutive championship in 1978-79 with a combined 206 points (89 goals
117 assists).Carbonneau impressed Canadiens brass
who told him to return to junior and focus on defense
He did that by scoring 182 points (72 goals
each time returning to Montreal's American Hockey League affiliate in Nova Scotia
told to work on his two-way game.After scoring 88 points in 1980-81 and 94 points in 1981-82
Carbonneau wondered whether his time in Montreal would ever come."At that point
I'm either playing in the NHL or I wanted to be traded," he said
the Canadiens traded forwards Doug Risebrough and Doug Jarvis
Coach Bob Berry was publicly critical of the rookie center
who had been a generously used goal-scorer in junior and minor pro but was now an NHL checker playing single-digit minutes.It was when Jacques Lemaire succeeded Berry with 17 games remaining in the 1983-84 season that Carbonneau's NHL career turned a corner."We had some injuries
and I had started killing some penalties with Bob," he said
My idea is to play you against the best players
but you'll have to be careful.'"Carbonneau embraced the defensive role
never seeing his rebranding as a slap at his offensive skills
and offensive opportunities would present themselves
'I wish the Canadiens had let me be a goal-scorer
somebody who put points on the board,'" he said
That defensive role gave me the chance to play 20 minutes a game."Carbonneau was absorbing hockey IQ every day from Bob Gainey
Gainey was voted winner of the Selke Trophy the first four times it was awarded (1978-81)
Carbonneau and rugged forward Chris Nilan formed a robust line in Montreal.Carbonneau won his first of three Stanley Cup titles in 1986
He graduated to the Canadiens captaincy upon Gainey's retirement
sharing the honor with defenseman Chris Chelios in 1989-90
then having the duties alone from 1990 until he was traded to the St
Carbonneau was captain when the Canadiens won the Cup in 1993
their 24th and most recent championship.That 1993 Stanley Cup Final against the Los Angeles Kings was his defining moment
Center Wayne Gretzky had four points in Game 1 (two goals
a 4-1 Los Angeles win in which The Great One skated circles around Canadiens checking."Give me Gretzky," Carbonneau told coach Jacques Demers before Game 2
and Demers did so every chance his line matchups permitted.In the remaining four games
two assists)."That defined me because that's the way I am," Carbonneau said
"My idea was to have Gretzky so that (forwards) Kirk Muller and [Vincent Damphousse] could do what they wanted to do
and Kirk and Vinnie can play more offense and not worry about it
I've always had confidence in what I can do."
sending a glowing text message to Carbonneau upon his Hall of Fame election."I don't remember what Wayne said to me in the handshake line," Carbonneau said with a laugh
"But he told me in his text that he was happy for me
all the email and voicemail and texts that I've got
one thing that's come back a lot is respect."Carbonneau played the 1994-95 season in St
Louis that led to a trade to the Dallas Stars
Carbonneau won his third championship in 1999.He played his final season in 1999-2000
throwing away virtually all of his equipment when the Stars lost a six-game Stanley Cup Final to the New Jersey Devils
I told my wife at Christmas that I was done
I didn't want to go through another year of that."But his final season was memorable for a special reason
and Morrow is expected to play with his father-in-law in the Haggar Hall of Fame Legends Classic at Scotiabank Arena on Nov
17 during induction weekend in Toronto.In 2006
the paths of Gainey and Carbonneau crossed again
hired Carbonneau to coach the team each had been captain of
then fired him with 16 games remaining in 2008-09
and he guided the Canadiens to an Eastern Conference-leading 104 points in 2007-08
Carbonneau recently signed a three-year contract with French-language network RDS
The network scheduled him to work the Canadiens game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov
the night after his four-day Hall of Fame induction weekend that will keep him running from dawn until well past dark.Good-natured negotiations for the night off went nowhere
be on Bell Centre ice the following night to be feted pregame by the team and the crowd
then head off on a vacation with his wife."When I grew up and started to enjoy hockey
the dream was to play in the NHL," Carbonneau said
that you dream of being in the Hall of Fame
I sat down and started thinking about what I accomplished
I was lucky to win three Stanley Cups and three Selke trophies
he'll tell you since that emotional phone call from area code 416
was worth every second.Photos: Dave Stubbs/HHoF Images/Getty Images
2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quebec Iron Ore Inc
a Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) (TSX:CIA) (“Champion” or the “Company”) subsidiary
is pleased to announce that preparation for the first shipment of Bloom Lake Iron Ore Mine (“Bloom Lake”) high quality iron ore is underway following the arrival of the MV Magnus Oldendorff at the Port of Sept-Îles on March 25
The first shipment to Asia will comprise up to 200,000 wet metric tonnes of high-grade 66% Fe iron concentrate
part of the tonnage transported by rail to the port over the last month from QIO’s Bloom Lake minelocated near Fermont
The loading of the MV Magnus Oldendorff (pictured) at the Pointe-Noire terminal completes a historic milestone for the Company and the Port of Sept-Îles as it represents the first vessel loading at the brand new terminal and also marks the inauguration of the new conveyor linking the stockyard to the new terminal
this first shipment demonstrates QIO’s ability to deliver high quality product to global markets
in addition to owning specialised railcars for the transportation of iron ore
Bloom Lake has access to a fully operational rail loop on-site as well as access to substantial and modern rail and port storage and handling infrastructure between Fermont and Pointe-Noire
The successful delivery of iron ore concentrate to the port this month
and the subsequent first shipment of the product to Asia
highlights QIO’s efficient logistics strategy and confirms Bloom Lake’s potential to become a major supplier of high quality iron ore to global markets
“The first vessel is being loaded almost one month ahead of our original schedule with a high quality iron ore product fully in line with specifications and with our pilot plant test work
This is evidence of the professionalism of all employees involved and the hard work of our stakeholders
as well as of the world class potential of the project,” stated Executive Chairman and CEO of QIO and Champion
Mr O’Keeffe further commented that the 200,000wmt shipment to Asia of the Bloom Lake high-grade iron concentrate is being completed at a time where current iron ore prices of US$71 pmt for 62% Fe are 25% higher than the estimates of US$56 pmt used by the Company in its original planning
The first shipment is a positive start for a mine that is forecast to generate more than CAD15.1 billion in revenue over the next 20 years
underlining Bloom Lake’s potential to be one of the region’s leading long-life iron ore mines and a major contributor to both the Quebec and Canadian economies
The QIO logistics strategy ensures long-term access to some of the world’s largest consumers of iron ore for Bloom Lake’s high-quality product
The decision to restart production at the Boom Lake Mine was announced on November 15
and operations recommenced at the plant on February 16
including CAD 157.2 million spent on upgrades ahead of the mine restart
Bloom Lake is a large-scale project which is set to bring about a new era of prosperity to Quebec’s North Shore region
Founded in 2016 by the mining development company Champion Iron Limited
is a 100% Quebec-based entity managed by experts from Quebec
The company was mandated to direct the relaunch of the Bloom Lake Mine
a Champion Iron flagship project in Fermont
Champion is an iron development and exploration company
focused on developing its significant iron resources in the south end of the Labrador Trough in the province of Québec
Following the acquisition of its flagship asset
the Company implemented upgrades to the mine and processing infrastructure and has partnered in projects associated with improving access to global iron markets
including rail and port infrastructure initiatives with government and other key industry and community stakeholders
Champion’s management team includes professionals with mine development and operations expertise
who also have vast experience from geotechnical work to green field development
brown field management including logistics development and financing of all stages in the mining industry
For additional information on Champion Iron Limited, please visit our website atwww.championiron.com
This news release includes certain information that may constitute “forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian securities legislation
included in this news release that address the expected restart date of Bloom Lake as well as future activities
developments or financial performance constitute forward- looking information
“estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that
and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information
including the risks identified in Champion’s final short form prospectus relating to a completed equity Offering
management’s discussion and analysis and other securities regulatory filings made by Champion on SEDAR (including under the heading “Risk Factors” therein)
There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate
as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward- looking information
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information
All of Champion’s forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of Champion’s management and information available to management as at the date hereof
Champion disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any of its forward-looking information
On May 17 Champion Iron announced its agreement to purchase the Pointe Noire Iron Ore Pelletizing Facility in Sept-Iles
operates the Bloom Lake iron mine in northeastern Quebec
turning it from an operation deemed unviable into one currently working towards production of 15 million tonnes of iron concentrate per year
The new pellet facility is located directly adjacent to the port facilities that Champion uses for its shipments
built in 1965 with an annual capacity of six million tonnes per year
was placed into care and maintenance in 2013 after Cliffs Natural Resources – the former owners of Bloom Lake who have since rebranded to Cleveland-Cliffs – rid itself of its Canadian facilities
Champion will be purchasing the plant from the Sociéte Ferroviaire et Portuaire de Pointe-Noire S.E.C
a private-public partnership operating rail transport and commodities handling for natural resources industries
Related: Canadian iron miners are seeing opportunity in the global drive to cut carbon emissions in the steelmaking process
the plant will require “significant investments prior to re-commissioning
rehabilitation and enhancement of existing equipment
to maximize productivity and energy efficiencies while minimizing environmental impact.” As such
the announcement also included the declaration that the company has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unnamed international steelmaker to complete a feasibility study evaluating the re-commissioning of the plant to produce direct reduction grade pellets
Should the findings of the study be satisfactory
Champion and its partner are expected to create a joint venture dedicated to producing pellets to sell to third parties
Before Champion can take control of the plant
it will be required to meet specific requirements
including “a commitment to design and operate [the plant] using exclusively green energy sources.”
“The proposed acquisition of the [pellet plant] represents a strategic opportunity for our [company] to further deploy its vision to contribute to the green steelmaking supply chain,” Champion CEO David Cataford said
together with other opportunities for organic growth
aim to create a positive impact for local communities and represents an additional step to unlock the region’s full potential
including additional product processing and transformation
as demand for high-purity iron ore products rises globally.”
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Champion Iron (TSX: CIA) (OTCQX: CIAFF) has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Pointe Noire iron ore pelletizing facility located in Sept-Iles
directly adjacent to the port facilities that the company currently uses
The plant was commissioned in 1965 with an original pelletizing nameplate capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum
but was put on care and maintenance in 2013
the pellet plant is expected to require significant investments prior to re-commissioning
to maximize productivity and energy efficiencies while minimizing its environmental impact
it may offer an opportunity to restart pellet production quickly and at reasonable cost
Champion will make a cash payment of $2.5 million to Société Ferroviaire et Portuaire de Pointe-Noire S.E.C
the SFPPN and the region also stand to receive additional economic benefits as Champion considers re-commissioning the pellet plant
Champion has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a major international steelmaker to to evaluate the re-commissioning of the pellet plant and produce direct reduction grade pellets
The MOU sets out a framework for Champion and its partner to complete a feasibility study
the MOU outlines a framework for a joint venture to produce direct reduction grade iron ore pellets for sale to third parties
Champion is required to comply with various undertakings in connection with the pellet plant
including a commitment to design and operate the project using exclusively green energy sources including electricity
biofuels or renewable energy as main power sources
The feasibility study will evaluate the investments required to re-commission the pellet plant while integrating up to date pelletizing and processing technologies
"The proposed acquisition of the pellet plant represents a strategic opportunity for our company to further deploy its vision to contribute to the green steelmaking supply chain
access to world class infrastructure and operational track record
enabled us to attract a major international steel producer for a potentially significant large-scale project in Quebec," Champion's CEO David Cataford stated
Earlier this month, the company made its first shipment of high-grade iron concentrate from the expanded Bloom Lake mine in Quebec
The shipment was made via a railway between the Bloom Lake complex
located approximately 13 km north of Fermont
For additional details on Champion Iron's Bloom Lake mine operations, visit www.championiron.com
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Sentinels stand guard as former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in repose at St
Patrick's Basilica in Montreal on March 21.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
After two days of public tributes in Ottawa
it was Montrealers’ turn on Thursday to pay respects to Brian Mulroney – who was lauded by one citizen as “a little guy” from Quebec’s North Shore who never forgot his roots
Former premiers, old friends and members of the public gathered at St. Patrick’s Basilica to remember Mr. Mulroney, who died Feb. 29 at age 84
Mourners who lined up in frigid cold remembered his achievements when it came to free trade
the fight against apartheid in South Africa and forging a strong relationship with the United States
but also his love for Quebec and his efforts to bring it closer to the rest of Canada
Mulroney was a source of pride and inspiration for the region
“He’s a little guy from the Cote-Nord who did a lot for our region
and I came to salute his departure,” she said
Montrealers pay their respects as former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in repose at St
Quebec premier from 1996 to 2001 and a cabinet minister in Mr
Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative government until a falling out over the Constitution
was one of the first to enter the basilica on Thursday morning and greet the Mulroney family
“It’s a page that is turning in history,” Mr
Bouchard told reporters upon exiting the basilica
but we need to salute the life of a remarkable man.”
Mulroney after a long period of frosty relations
and it led to some cherished moments toward the end of Mr
“Those were great times and sad at the same time because we lost so much time … But we were young – ego
strong convictions from a very legitimate question at stake
but it’s also necessary to deal with it in a human way.”
Brian Mulroney, Canada’s deal maker, played for keeps
Mulroney’s wife Mila and their children Caroline
along with Mark’s wife Vanessa and Caroline’s husband Andrew Lapham
The casket will lie Thursday and Friday at the Catholic Church
A state funeral is set for Saturday at the nearby Notre-Dame Basilica
former Quebec premier Jean Charest and hockey great Wayne Gretzky
His casket left Ottawa on Wednesday after two days of lying in state that included visits from the Prime Minister
other political dignitaries and members of the public
Quebec premier between 2003-2012 and member of Mr
Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative cabinet
told reporters Thursday outside the church that “this is a very sad moment
as the country pauses to think and reflect upon the heritage of Brian Mulroney and what he has given to the country.”
who served as prime minister for nine years between 1984 and 1993
“These moments in the life of Canada are important and I sincerely hope that a lot of Canadians will take a moment to stop and reflect and think about what we’ve built together and the very important role that Brian Mulroney has played.”
the GST and standing against apartheid are key parts of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's time in office which continue to shape contemporary Canada
The Globe's Robert Fife and Marieke Walsh
two different generations of political reporters
Mulroney's complex legacy that includes the Karlheinz Schreiber affair
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Father Louis Babel, on a mission to the Innu in 1866–70, made a map of the Ungava region showing mineral-rich areas
Other Quebec classics like La Dent de Dracula WI5 are also in
Central B.C. has been cold, which means that some big climbs have formed, such as Gap Falls WI5 near Revelstoke and Carl’s Berg WI5 near Lillooet, although it was reportedly very wet, much like the nearby Loose Lady WI5. Several long climbs in the Bridge River have also been climbed. In Okanagan Valley, Mae Frank, Keith Towers and Shane Yargeau made the likely first ascent of Maysel
The 90-metre route can be seen from the road in Sunnybrae
Shannon Falls near Squamish was climbed this winter
While northern Ontario from Sudbury to Thunder Bay is having another good ice season
southern Ontario has been warm with no consistent cold snaps
Orient Bay must-climbs like Tears of Joy WI3+ and Andromeda Weeps WI4 are in fat conditions
while climbs at Kushog Lake have melted out
With temperatures hovering above freezing in southern Ontario
it’s possible many climbs won’t form this year
but conditions are amazing as of right now with classics like Sorcerer
Whiteman Falls and Louise Falls seeing regular ascents
The only area that’s fallen behind are the Beer Climbs in Field
Carlsberg Column and Guinness Gully are yet to form to their usual sizes
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C'est ce qui conclut notre couverture des feux à proximité de Port-Cartier. Merci d'avoir été des nôtres.
Soyez de retour demain pour plus de nouvelles.
Les résidents de Sept-Îles, de Port-Cartier et des environs pourraient remarquer une plus forte odeur de fumée au cours des prochaines heures en raison d’un changement de direction des vents qui devrait survenir en début de soirée.
Environnement Canada a publié lundi après-midi un bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l’air pour la région. Les particules fines dans la fumée des feux de forêt constituent le principal risque pour la santé. Les risques pour la santé augmentent au fur et à mesure que les niveaux de fumée augmentent, écrit l’agence gouvernementale.
D’après lui, ces vents, qui atteindront des vitesses de 15 à 20 kilomètres à l’heure, seront insuffisants pour souffler les incendies en direction des zones habitées de Port-Cartier. Ceux-ci poussaient plutôt les brasiers en direction opposée de la ville lundi.
À peine 15 minutes après le feu vert donné à l’opération de réintégration, plusieurs résidents évacués de Port-Cartier faisaient déjà la file pour regagner leur domicile.
On est content de revenir chez nous, déclare une automobiliste, après avoir franchi le point de contrôle installé par la Sûreté du Québec. Même si les deux brasiers ne sont pas encore maîtrisés, on a un bout de fait, croit-elle.
On est surtout content que la maison soit là, affirme une autre Port-Cartoise, temporairement hébergée chez sa belle-sœur. Quand ça a commencé, c’était quand même paniquant un petit peu, mais tout s’est bien passé.
Si une certaine légèreté peut être perçue dans le ton des résidents interrogés, ils ont tout de même été prévenus qu’ils devaient être prêts en cas de nouvelle évacuation, si la situation des feux de forêt devait se dégrader.
Plusieurs citoyens interrogés avouent avoir été pris de court par l’avis d’évacuation lancé vendredi. On va garder une valise près, on va être mieux préparés, jure une dame.
Tant et aussi longtemps qu’il n’y aura pas de pluie et que le temps sera chaud et sec, les deux incendies au nord de Port-Cartier resteront actifs, soutient la SOPFEU. Quelque 180 pompiers forestiers sont à l'œuvre sur la Côte-Nord, en plus de 15 hélicoptères et neuf avions-citernes.
Toutefois, des précipitations sont attendues mercredi pour le secteur de Port-Cartier. Avec l’arrivée du système, il va y avoir plus d’humidité dans l’air, les choses devraient être plus calmes mercredi. Par contre, un peu de pluie n’éteindra pas les incendies, il va rester beaucoup de travail pour nos équipes, a affirmé Mélanie Morin, porte-parole de la SOPFEU.
Feu 211 (lac Walker) : toujours non maîtrisé, superficie de plus de 1 165 hectares. Le travail de terrain se fait principalement au sud. Quatre avions-citernes y sont dépêchés.
Feu 221 (lac Morin) : toujours non maîtrisé, environ 919 hectares. 24 pompiers forestiers y sont déployés en plus de deux hélicoptères qui y effectuent des opérations d’arrosage.
Même si les experts consultés par les autorités portcartoises ont donné le feu vert à la réintégration des domiciles dans les quartiers Parc-Dominique et Parc-Brunel, le maire Alain Thibault souligne que la situation pourrait changer en peu de temps.
Si, [par] exemple, la situation devait se détériorer, c'est sûr qu'il va falloir - ce n'est pas ce qu'on souhaite - procéder à une évacuation peut-être beaucoup plus massive.
Même si l’état d’urgence est maintenu, les citoyens peuvent réintégrer leur logement dès cet après-midi.
Après une rencontre avec la SOPFEU et les experts de la Sécurité publique, la Ville de Port-Cartier juge que la réintégration des domiciles peut se faire de façon sécuritaire.
Quelque 1000 citoyens, évacués depuis vendredi, pourront donc retourner chez eux, même si deux feux ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés à une quinzaine de kilomètres de Port-Cartier.
La météo prévoit un temps plus chaud et plus sec aujourd’hui et demain, ce qui entraînera une augmentation de l’intensité des feux, indique la Ville de Sept-Îles. Elle prévoit que les panaches de fumée pourraient être plus visibles.
Le travail au sol et l’arrosage par hélicoptère se poursuit sur le feu 212 à l’est de la rivière Sainte-Marguerite, considéré comme contenu.
La qualité de l’air pourrait varier aujourd’hui en fonction des vents.
L’équipe des mesures d’urgence de la Ville de Port-Cartier a brossé le portait de la situation cet avant-midi, notamment pour informer les citoyens qui attendent de réintégrer leur domicile.
Sur les publications Facebook de la Ville de Port-Cartier, des Portcartois expriment leur impatience. Ils ont hâte de retourner chez eux.
Plusieurs scénarios sont sur la table, on est en mode analyse par rapport à nos sinistrés.
Les travaux continuent dans le nord de la ville pour protéger les infrastructures entourées d’arbres, comme les maisons et les bâtiments industriels et commerciaux, tandis que les vents poussent encore les brasiers vers le nord.
Bien que la situation s’améliore, elle est trop instable […] pour permettre une réintégration des secteurs résidentiels.
Depuis ce matin, des ressources au sol s’ajoutent aux attaques aériennes. Pour l’instant, les ressources de la SOPFEU sont suffisantes, selon les autorités sur place.
On n’a pas encore fait de demandes aux autres provinces.
Un analyste en comportement des feux survole présentement les secteurs touchés. Ses données permettront de donner l’heure juste sur l’incendie au nord de Sept-Îles.
Ce feu près de la rivière Nipissis, le 214, est plus imprévisible, car il fait rage dans un secteur qui a déjà brûlé l’année dernière.
Avec ses 3070 hectares, il s’approche de la pourvoirie Moisie-Nipissis.
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La ville n'est toutefois pas à l'abri d'une évacuation « beaucoup plus massive » si la situation dégénère.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranPort-Cartier maintient l'état d'urgence, alors que deux feux de forêt sont toujours hors de contrôle à une quinzaine de kilomètres de la ville.
Deux des trois brasiers au nord de Port-Cartier ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés, mais les vents poussent les flammes à l'opposé de la ville.
Au total, 9 avions-citernes, 15 hélicoptères et 180 pompiers forestiers, combattants auxiliaires et employés de soutien de la SOPFEU sont déployés pour combattre les feux sur la Côte-Nord.
Plus de mille résidents de Port-Cartier ont pu regagner leur domicile lundi après-midi après avoir été évacués vendredi. La Ville de Port-Cartier maintient toutefois l'état d'urgence.
Le feu de forêt qui brûle au nord de Sept-Îles est contenu, mais la Ville maintient son avis de préalerte d’évacuation pour les secteurs de Gallix et du Lac-Labrie.
Les détenus du pénitencier à sécurité maximale de Port-Cartier ont été évacués vendredi et samedi.
C'est ce qui conclut notre couverture des feux à proximité de Port-Cartier. Merci d'avoir été des nôtres.
Les résidents de Sept-Îles, de Port-Cartier et des environs pourraient remarquer une plus forte odeur de fumée au cours des prochaines heures en raison d’un changement de direction des vents qui devrait survenir en début de soirée.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLa fumée des feux de forêt était bien visible du pénitencier à sécurité maximale de Port-Cartier, qui a été évacué dans les derniers jours.
Environnement Canada a publié lundi après-midi un bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l’air pour la région. Les particules fines dans la fumée des feux de forêt constituent le principal risque pour la santé. Les risques pour la santé augmentent au fur et à mesure que les niveaux de fumée augmentent, écrit l’agence gouvernementale.
D’après lui, ces vents, qui atteindront des vitesses de 15 à 20 kilomètres à l’heure, seront insuffisants pour souffler les incendies en direction des zones habitées de Port-Cartier. Ceux-ci poussaient plutôt les brasiers en direction opposée de la ville lundi.
À peine 15 minutes après le feu vert donné à l’opération de réintégration, plusieurs résidents évacués de Port-Cartier faisaient déjà la file pour regagner leur domicile.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranCette dame vient de franchir un point de contrôle installé par la Sûreté du Québec.
On est content de revenir chez nous, déclare une automobiliste, après avoir franchi le point de contrôle installé par la Sûreté du Québec. Même si les deux brasiers ne sont pas encore maîtrisés, on a un bout de fait, croit-elle.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranCette femme a été hébergée chez sa belle-sœur depuis vendredi.
On est surtout content que la maison soit là, affirme une autre Port-Cartoise, temporairement hébergée chez sa belle-sœur. Quand ça a commencé, c’était quand même paniquant un petit peu, mais tout s’est bien passé.
Si une certaine légèreté peut être perçue dans le ton des résidents interrogés, ils ont tout de même été prévenus qu’ils devaient être prêts en cas de nouvelle évacuation, si la situation des feux de forêt devait se dégrader.
Plusieurs citoyens interrogés avouent avoir été pris de court par l’avis d’évacuation lancé vendredi. On va garder une valise près, on va être mieux préparés, jure une dame.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranCette Port-Cartoise assure qu'elle sera prête si un nouvel avis d'évacuation entre en vigueur.
Édouard BeaudoinSuivre14 h 37Les premiers résidents évacués de Port-Cartier rentrent à la maisonOuvrir en mode plein écranLes premiers résidents évacués des quartiers Parc-Brunel et Parc-Dominique commencent à réintégrer leur maison, à Port-Cartier.
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Édouard BeaudoinSuivre14 h 23De la pluie attendue avec impatience mercrediTant et aussi longtemps qu’il n’y aura pas de pluie et que le temps sera chaud et sec, les deux incendies au nord de Port-Cartier resteront actifs, soutient la SOPFEU. Quelque 180 pompiers forestiers sont à l'œuvre sur la Côte-Nord, en plus de 15 hélicoptères et neuf avions-citernes.
Toutefois, des précipitations sont attendues mercredi pour le secteur de Port-Cartier. Avec l’arrivée du système, il va y avoir plus d’humidité dans l’air, les choses devraient être plus calmes mercredi. Par contre, un peu de pluie n’éteindra pas les incendies, il va rester beaucoup de travail pour nos équipes, a affirmé Mélanie Morin, porte-parole de la SOPFEU.
Feu 211 (lac Walker) : toujours non maîtrisé, superficie de plus de 1 165 hectares. Le travail de terrain se fait principalement au sud. Quatre avions-citernes y sont dépêchés.
Feu 221 (lac Morin) : toujours non maîtrisé, environ 919 hectares. 24 pompiers forestiers y sont déployés en plus de deux hélicoptères qui y effectuent des opérations d’arrosage.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLes feux 211 et 221 ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés et sont toujours situés à plus d'une dizaine de kilomètres de Port-Cartier.
Édouard BeaudoinSuivre14 h 05Même si les experts consultés par les autorités portcartoises ont donné le feu vert à la réintégration des domiciles dans les quartiers Parc-Dominique et Parc-Brunel, le maire Alain Thibault souligne que la situation pourrait changer en peu de temps.
Si, [par] exemple, la situation devait se détériorer, c'est sûr qu'il va falloir - ce n'est pas ce qu'on souhaite - procéder à une évacuation peut-être beaucoup plus massive.
Édouard BeaudoinSuivre13 h 54Les évacués de Port-Cartier peuvent rentrer chez euxMême si l’état d’urgence est maintenu, les citoyens peuvent réintégrer leur logement dès cet après-midi.
Après une rencontre avec la SOPFEU et les experts de la Sécurité publique, la Ville de Port-Cartier juge que la réintégration des domiciles peut se faire de façon sécuritaire.
Quelque 1000 citoyens, évacués depuis vendredi, pourront donc retourner chez eux, même si deux feux ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés à une quinzaine de kilomètres de Port-Cartier.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLes habitants du quartier Parc-Dominique ont passé trois nuits à l'extérieur de leur résidence.
La météo prévoit un temps plus chaud et plus sec aujourd’hui et demain, ce qui entraînera une augmentation de l’intensité des feux, indique la Ville de Sept-Îles. Elle prévoit que les panaches de fumée pourraient être plus visibles.
Le travail au sol et l’arrosage par hélicoptère se poursuit sur le feu 212 à l’est de la rivière Sainte-Marguerite, considéré comme contenu.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLe feu d'une centaine d'hectares, tel que photographié ici, jeudi, est maintenant contenu.
La qualité de l’air pourrait varier aujourd’hui en fonction des vents.
L’équipe des mesures d’urgence de la Ville de Port-Cartier a brossé le portait de la situation cet avant-midi, notamment pour informer les citoyens qui attendent de réintégrer leur domicile.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLa Ville de Port-Cartier a expliqué ce qui oriente ses décisions quant à l'évacuation des citoyens et à leur réintégration dans leur domicile.
Sur les publications Facebook de la Ville de Port-Cartier, des Portcartois expriment leur impatience. Ils ont hâte de retourner chez eux.
Plusieurs scénarios sont sur la table, on est en mode analyse par rapport à nos sinistrés.
Les travaux continuent dans le nord de la ville pour protéger les infrastructures entourées d’arbres, comme les maisons et les bâtiments industriels et commerciaux, tandis que les vents poussent encore les brasiers vers le nord.
Bien que la situation s’améliore, elle est trop instable […] pour permettre une réintégration des secteurs résidentiels.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLes résidents du quartier Parc-Dominique ne peuvent toujours pas retourner chez eux.
Michèle BouchardSuivre11 h 32Les ressources au sol se mettent en placeDepuis ce matin, des ressources au sol s’ajoutent aux attaques aériennes. Pour l’instant, les ressources de la SOPFEU sont suffisantes, selon les autorités sur place.
Ouvrir en mode plein écranLa Nord-Côtière Mélanie Anctil était aux premières loges pour assister à un rare spectacle : l'approvisionnement d'un hélicoptère de la SOPFEU.
On n’a pas encore fait de demandes aux autres provinces.
Un analyste en comportement des feux survole présentement les secteurs touchés. Ses données permettront de donner l’heure juste sur l’incendie au nord de Sept-Îles.
Ce feu près de la rivière Nipissis, le 214, est plus imprévisible, car il fait rage dans un secteur qui a déjà brûlé l’année dernière.
Avec ses 3070 hectares, il s’approche de la pourvoirie Moisie-Nipissis.
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La ville n'est toutefois pas à l'abri d'une évacuation « beaucoup plus massive » si la situation dégénère
C'est ce qui conclut notre couverture des feux à proximité de Port-Cartier
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de Port-Cartier et des environs pourraient remarquer une plus forte odeur de fumée au cours des prochaines heures en raison d’un changement de direction des vents qui devrait survenir en début de soirée
Environnement Canada a publié lundi après-midi un bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l’air pour la région
Les particules fines dans la fumée des feux de forêt constituent le principal risque pour la santé
Les risques pour la santé augmentent au fur et à mesure que les niveaux de fumée augmentent
alors que les vents vont passer au nord-ouest
ce qui va faire en sorte que la fumée va être transportée à nouveau vers la côte","text":"On s’attend à ce que la qualité de l'air se détériore ce soir à partir de 20h
ce qui va faire en sorte que la fumée va être transportée à nouveau vers la côte"}}\\\">On s’attend à ce que la qualité de l'air se détériore ce soir à partir de 20 h alors que les vents vont passer au nord-ouest
ce qui va faire en sorte que la fumée va être transportée à nouveau vers la côte
explique le météorologue Maxime Desharnais
qui atteindront des vitesses de 15 à 20 kilomètres à l’heure
seront insuffisants pour souffler les incendies en direction des zones habitées de Port-Cartier
Ceux-ci poussaient plutôt les brasiers en direction opposée de la ville lundi
: les vents vont repasser au sud-ouest donc
la fumée va être poussée vers les régions plus au nord
ce qui va apporter un nouveau répit pour les régions qui sont près de la côte","text":"Bonne nouvelle pour demain matin: les vents vont repasser au sud-ouest donc
ce qui va apporter un nouveau répit pour les régions qui sont près de la côte"}}\\\">Bonne nouvelle pour demain matin : les vents vont repasser au sud-ouest donc
ce qui va apporter un nouveau répit pour les régions qui sont près de la côte
À peine 15 minutes après le feu vert donné à l’opération de réintégration
plusieurs résidents évacués de Port-Cartier faisaient déjà la file pour regagner leur domicile
après avoir franchi le point de contrôle installé par la Sûreté du Québec
Même si les deux brasiers ne sont pas encore maîtrisés
On est surtout content que la maison soit là
temporairement hébergée chez sa belle-sœur
c’était quand même paniquant un petit peu
Si une certaine légèreté peut être perçue dans le ton des résidents interrogés
ils ont tout de même été prévenus qu’ils devaient être prêts en cas de nouvelle évacuation
si la situation des feux de forêt devait se dégrader
Plusieurs citoyens interrogés avouent avoir été pris de court par l’avis d’évacuation lancé vendredi
Tant et aussi longtemps qu’il n’y aura pas de pluie et que le temps sera chaud et sec
les deux incendies au nord de Port-Cartier resteront actifs
Quelque 180 pompiers forestiers sont à l'œuvre sur la Côte-Nord
en plus de 15 hélicoptères et neuf avions-citernes
des précipitations sont attendues mercredi pour le secteur de Port-Cartier
il va y avoir plus d’humidité dans l’air
les choses devraient être plus calmes mercredi
un peu de pluie n’éteindra pas les incendies
il va rester beaucoup de travail pour nos équipes
Feu 211 (lac Walker) : toujours non maîtrisé
superficie de plus de 1 165 hectares
Le travail de terrain se fait principalement au sud
Quatre avions-citernes y sont dépêchés
Feu 221 (lac Morin) : toujours non maîtrisé
24 pompiers forestiers y sont déployés en plus de deux hélicoptères qui y effectuent des opérations d’arrosage
Même si les experts consultés par les autorités portcartoises ont donné le feu vert à la réintégration des domiciles dans les quartiers Parc-Dominique et Parc-Brunel
le maire Alain Thibault souligne que la situation pourrait changer en peu de temps
la situation devait se détériorer
c'est sûr qu'il va falloir - ce n'est pas ce qu'on souhaite - procéder à une évacuation peut-être beaucoup plus massive
Même si l’état d’urgence est maintenu
les citoyens peuvent réintégrer leur logement dès cet après-midi
Après une rencontre avec la SOPFEU et les experts de la Sécurité publique
la Ville de Port-Cartier juge que la réintégration des domiciles peut se faire de façon sécuritaire
même si deux feux ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés à une quinzaine de kilomètres de Port-Cartier
La météo prévoit un temps plus chaud et plus sec aujourd’hui et demain
ce qui entraînera une augmentation de l’intensité des feux
Elle prévoit que les panaches de fumée pourraient être plus visibles
Le travail au sol et l’arrosage par hélicoptère se poursuit sur le feu 212 à l’est de la rivière Sainte-Marguerite
La qualité de l’air pourrait varier aujourd’hui en fonction des vents
L’équipe des mesures d’urgence de la Ville de Port-Cartier a brossé le portait de la situation cet avant-midi
notamment pour informer les citoyens qui attendent de réintégrer leur domicile
Sur les publications Facebook de la Ville de Port-Cartier
Plusieurs scénarios sont sur la table
on est en mode analyse par rapport à nos sinistrés
Les travaux continuent dans le nord de la ville pour protéger les infrastructures entourées d’arbres
comme les maisons et les bâtiments industriels et commerciaux
tandis que les vents poussent encore les brasiers vers le nord
Bien que la situation s’améliore
elle est trop instable […] pour permettre une réintégration des secteurs résidentiels
des ressources au sol s’ajoutent aux attaques aériennes
les ressources de la SOPFEU sont suffisantes
On n’a pas encore fait de demandes aux autres provinces
Un analyste en comportement des feux survole présentement les secteurs touchés
Ses données permettront de donner l’heure juste sur l’incendie au nord de Sept-Îles
Ce feu près de la rivière Nipissis
car il fait rage dans un secteur qui a déjà brûlé l’année dernière
il s’approche de la pourvoirie Moisie-Nipissis
ce qui va faire en sorte que la fumée va être transportée à nouveau vers la côte"}}\">On s’attend à ce que la qualité de l'air se détériore ce soir à partir de 20 h alors que les vents vont passer au nord-ouest
ce qui va apporter un nouveau répit pour les régions qui sont près de la côte"}}\">Bonne nouvelle pour demain matin : les vents vont repasser au sud-ouest donc
Édouard est journaliste à Rimouski depuis juin 2022
Il aime aller à la rencontre des gens et entendre leurs histoires
Il se passionne pour les affaires politiques et municipales
Michèle Bouchard a posé ses valises sur la Côte-Nord pour donner le coup d'envoi de sa carrière de journaliste chez Radio-Canada
Elle se passionne pour les questions sociales
elle a d'abord embrassé le métier d'enseignante
Deux des trois brasiers au nord de Port-Cartier ne sont toujours pas maîtrisés
mais les vents poussent les flammes à l'opposé de la ville
15 hélicoptères et 180 pompiers forestiers
combattants auxiliaires et employés de soutien de la SOPFEU sont déployés pour combattre les feux sur la Côte-Nord
Plus de mille résidents de Port-Cartier ont pu regagner leur domicile lundi après-midi après avoir été évacués vendredi
La Ville de Port-Cartier maintient toutefois l'état d'urgence
Le feu de forêt qui brûle au nord de Sept-Îles est contenu
mais la Ville maintient son avis de préalerte d’évacuation pour les secteurs de Gallix et du Lac-Labrie
Les détenus du pénitencier à sécurité maximale de Port-Cartier ont été évacués vendredi et samedi
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