Experts: Potential high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto聽
The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h.
Experts: Halloween 2024聽
With Halloween approaching, 91社区 experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.聽聽
Experts: Canada to reduce numbers of permanent and temporary immigrants for next two years
The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).
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Experts: Quebec to allow advance MAID requests
Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.
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Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock
On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.
Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed聽
Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including 91社区 Biology Professor Hans Larsson.
Experts: Hydro-Qu茅bec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence聽
Hydro-Qu茅bec and L'Alliance de l'茅nergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and T茅miscouata.
Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with聽91社区 vs. Harvard match 聽
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 91社区 Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.聽
Experts: How will this year鈥檚 fall colours be affected by climate change?聽聽
As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from 91社区 are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.聽聽
Expert: Bringing Shackleton鈥檚 shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years聽
After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort
Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts.聽Here is an expert from 91社区 who can provide comment on this issue:
Experts: 2024 state of the climate report聽
A new report by some of the world鈥檚 top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is 鈥渙n the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.鈥� The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.
Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign
Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals.聽
Experts: Lithium battery fire near Port of Montreal聽
A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.聽
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Experts: World Alzheimer Report 2024
A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a 2019 report that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.
