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QUEBEC, July 16. 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito populations present in Quebec this summer, especially in the city, the Department of Health and Human Services […]

WESTBURY, QC , July 14. 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The member for Mégantic, Mr. Ghislain Bolduc , today announced on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Northern […]

Lac-Mégantic, QC, July 13. 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Mr. Pierre Moreau , Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Estrie region, Mr. Pierre Paradis , MP for Mégantic and the President of the Interdepartmental Committee on the revival of Mégantic and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister responsible for the Estrie region and the Minister of Transport, Mr. Ghislain Bolduc, today announced financial assistance of 60 million to enable the community to resume a normal life and to continue the reconstruction, recovery and resumption of economic activities in Lac-Mégantic as had promised the Prime Minister, Mr. Philippe Couillard , with the Mayor Madame Colette Roy Laroche , July 6 at the commemoration activities.
“We can never replace the loved ones who perished in the disaster of 6 July 2013. However, like the entire population of Quebec, the Government intends to maintain its support for Méganticois. The resumption of normal life in Lac-Mégantic is a priority for our government. This is why we offer ongoing support to the City and its victims, “assured Minister Paradis.
Specifically, the financial assistance of $ 60 million to help compensate victims, to allow the reconstruction of the city center, the shopping area and the revitalization of Fatima sector.
“Nearly a year after the tragedy that shocked the entire province, we are aware of the urgency to act. Today’s announcement reflects the government’s desire to be responsive to the concerns and anxieties experienced by the population of Lac-Mégantic and meet their expectations, “said MP Bolduc.
The exceptional nature of the current situation means that the assistance of the Department of Public Safety and financial compensation measures for reconstruction and recovery programs may not be sufficient to meet the needs of the City of Lac-Megantic citizens who live there as well as economic traders. That is why the funding announced today will therefore aim to cover direct costs for which there is no other form of financial support. These measures were consistently complement the intervention of the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Fight against climate change.
“I welcome the decision of the Quebec government to take action to address the different needs in the city center.This step will clarify the actions to be taken by the various actors in the future. Moreover, funds for the reconstruction of the order of $ 35 million were announced on 5 December 2013 by the Government of Canada . Citizens can be seen that the different levels of government work together to help rebuild Lac-Mégantic, properly and promptly to enable the fullest possible extent, a return to a peaceful and normal life, “said Christian Paradis , MP Mégantic-Maple and Minister for International Development and the Francophonie.
“The effort by the government since the events for the benefit of Méganticois effort represents an estimated $ 409 million to date amount. This considerable effort is a clear message of our government and, through him, of all Quebecois to support a community that has been proven exceptional way, “concluded Minister Moreau.

source: http://www.fil-information.gouv.qc.ca/

This is how Montrealers cope the heat last Tuesday during the Canada day celebration.  The temperature hit 32.5C, beating the previous record for July 1 – 32.2C set half a century ago in 1963.

QUEBEC, 1 st July. 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Quebec and Minister responsible for Status of Women, M me Stéphanie Vallée, held to mark the 50 th anniversary of the entry […]

MONTREAL, June 28, 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The ministère des Transports du Québec wishes to inform road users of the metropolitan area that it will conduct the reopening of the tunnelViger Highway 720 in Montreal today , 16h. This closure was necessary to ensure the safety of road users and allow removal of a portion of the concrete slab that had been weakened over the tunnel.
Inspection engineers following the dismantling of the concrete slab allows them to recommend to the Ministry to reopen the tunnel safely. The Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Montreal region, Robert Poëti, took his way to the scene to take stock of the work that took place in the last hours.
“I am very satisfied with the work done last night to allow a return to normal as soon as possible. Thanks to a quick response from all stakeholders we can now proceed with the reopening of the Viger Tunnel. User safety has always been our priority. An internal audit conducted in collaboration with the City of Montreal is already underway into the circumstances surrounding the event and the city of Montreal has assured the Ministry of Transport of full cooperation “said Mr. Poëti.

Recall, however, that repairs already planned tunnel Ville-Marie and Viger Highway 720 lead to the complete closure of a section of Highway 720 eastbound between Exit 6 –  . Boul St-Laurent / Rue Berri  and Rue Panet for the whole weekend. This closure will continue until Monday morning at 5 AM.
source: http://www.fil-information.gouv.qc.ca/

MONTRÉAL, June 26, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – Summer has finally arrived!  Dr. Richard Massé, the director of public health at Montréal’s health and social services agency, would like to wish all Montrealers a very happy […]

QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The member for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and spokesman of the official opposition in housing, Carole Poirier , denounced the liberal cuts in various programs to support the […]

QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2014 / CNW Telbec / – The Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Montreal region, Robert Poëti, welcomes the ratification today by the governments of Canada and Quebec, the new Fund agreement of the gas tax. This administrative agreement, which covers the period from 1 st April 2014 to 1 st April 2024, defines the roles and responsibilities of the parties relating to the administration of the Fund tax on gasoline.
As announced today, the Government of Quebec will have $ 500 million per year to support infrastructure projects, including a minimum of $ 100 million for capital projects in public transportation.
Among the projects eligible municipal transport under the agreement, there are projects of transit and local roads, plus projects involving roads.
“This agreement confirms the sustainability of financing development projects in municipal transportation in Quebec over the next 10 years. Several administrations of transport, including transport companies, it is a clear signal that they will be supported by stable funding in their municipal investment projects to improve infrastructure in the next decade. All for the benefit of citizens, “said Minister Poëti.
Recall that the Fund gas tax is one of the sources of funding for the Company to finance local infrastructure Quebec (SOFIL) through which the Quebec government invests heavily each year in infrastructure projects of municipalities and transit agencies.
“At a time when we need to combine the challenge of fiscal consolidation and the multiple needs for investment in municipal transport infrastructure funding secured for the next 10 years is great news for all” concluded the Minister of Transport.
source: http://www.fil-information.gouv.qc.ca/

 

 

What makes life so beautiful is what and how you do it to make it amazing and wonderful. Just like this Wonderful Brave Azalea flower , let alone by her owner grow freely on the front yard along the road where i pass every morning and afternoon. It bravely stand every daily test she encountered with faith from the Giver of her life. Courage. patience. simplicity, and all the virtues the planter endowed to her was used to defeat all the intruders in her daily lives.

Like this scrutinizing dog passers who tried to check every branch and leaves she had ,sometimes even pee on her , these jolly and playful squirrel who runs over her fragile sprout to catch the falling nuts from the nearby pine tree, the friendly turtle bugs that greeted her as she gracefully pass by to enjoy the short spring sunshine and the amazing hum and whispers of bumble bees and butterflies that kiss her and help her out of her pollens to share to others the great perfume smell, the least she could offer to ease the tiring day of every breathing creature that comes her territory. Not to mention what winter snow and breezy fall temperature killing all the small branches and leaves beautifully showed to everyone during spring and summer.

Every year added to her life she surpass makes every branches so hard to defeat every battle that comes her way. Today, is a great day as she had proudly stand in front along the road with this beautiful color and fragile full of charm petals, artfully curve to make you smile and feel the overflowing beauty she had experienced itself . Hard and steady branch is an evidence of great fight defeated and every time given the opportunity to show-off every beauty possessed to make you smile and brings inspiration to one’s day is a great success. Fulfilling one simple meaning of life. Live and let live!

What a wonderful and amazing summer here in Montreal 2014.

Lady Explorer connecting with Atty. Rachel Bendayan official MP Candidate of Liberal in Montreal.

QUEBEC CITY, June 4, 2014 / CNW Telbec / – Québec solidaire regrets that the first budget Couillard government puts Quebec in permanent austerity that showcases the ideas of the CAQ. Liberals show that real […]