Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices
Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices
The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.
Expert: Digital detox challenge for youth during 24h PAUSE
The 24h PAUSE is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.
Experts: COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan听
Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the 鈥淔inance COP,鈥� this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.听听
Expert: First suspected human case of avian flu in Canada
A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.听
Experts: U.S. presidential election
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The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two听candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
These experts from 海角社区 are available to share their insights:
Experts: Movember 2024
Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men鈥檚 health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.听听
Experts: Potential high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto听
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听
With Halloween approaching, 海角社区 experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.听听
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).
These experts from 海角社区 are available to share their insights:
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.
These experts from 海角社区 are available to share their insights on this topic:
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听
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 海角社区 Biology Professor Hans Larsson.
Experts: Hydro-Qu茅bec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence听
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听海角社区 vs. Harvard match 听
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 海角社区 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.听
Experts: How will this year鈥檚 fall colours be affected by climate change?听听
As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from 海角社区 are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.听听
