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Government of Canada once again reinforces Quebec's key role in the electric vehicle supply chain

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

"We've made it clear that Canada is a partner of choice when it comes to the future of the automotive sector.

Key Points: 
  • "We've made it clear that Canada is a partner of choice when it comes to the future of the automotive sector.
  • This is why I'm pleased that VESC has recognized that when it comes to EV manufacturing, we are a top choice.
  • Thanks to this project, we're not only reinforcing Quebec's key role in the Canadian electric vehicle value chain and ensuring that we have multiple steps of the EV value chain in Canada, but also creating hundreds of well-paying jobs for the people of Granby."
  • Our team is committed to increasing the efficiency of the local EV battery supply chain for years to come."

Ford's turn to choose Bécancour - Government of Canada invests in the production of battery materials for Ford vehicles

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 17, 2023

This facility will be built by a consortium formed by the Ford Motor Company and South Korea's EcoProBM and SK On.

Key Points: 
  • This facility will be built by a consortium formed by the Ford Motor Company and South Korea's EcoProBM and SK On.
  • The EcoPro CAM Canada facility will produce an average of 45,000 tonnes of cathode active materials annually.
  • Today, we are strengthening Quebec's key position in the electric vehicle supply chain, while continuing to build Canada's battery ecosystem.
  • "Through the cathode joint venture, the three companies can have a stable supply of battery raw materials in North America.

Centris Residential Sales Statistics – Second Quarter 2023

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

L’ÎLE-DES-SŒURS, Quebec, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its quarterly residential real estate market statistics for the province of Quebec, based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database.

Key Points: 
  • Province-wide, residential sales reached 23,550 in the 2023 second quarter, down 13 per cent from the same quarter in 2022.
  • Residential sales in the Montreal CMA stood at 11,795 in the 2023 second quarter.
  • The Quebec City CMA recorded 2,440 residential sales in its territory during the 2023 second quarter.
  • The Saguenay CMA posted 419 residential sales in its territory during the 2023 second quarter.

BAE Systems to power North America’s largest battery-electric bus order with zero-emission propulsion systems

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

(Credit: BAE Systems)

Key Points: 
  • (Credit: BAE Systems)
    BAE Systems will provide its electric drive systems to Nova Bus for integration on the buses.
  • The battery-electric bus order is the largest to date in North America and builds on the 1,800 buses in the province already powered by BAE Systems’ technology.
  • “We are proud to advance the transition to zero-emission public transportation in Québec,” said Bob Lamanna, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems.
  • “BAE Systems has been with us from the beginning of our journey, starting with electric-hybrids and now the switch to all-electric buses.

Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières taking the Net-Zero Challenge

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MONTREAL, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières are taking the federal government's Net-Zero Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières are taking the federal government's Net-Zero Challenge.
  • By announcing their collective participation in the Net-Zero Challenge, the ports of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières are joining forces to accelerate the decarbonization of maritime transport on the St. Lawrence River corridor.
  • The ports of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières signed a cooperation agreement in 2022 covering various aspects, including communications, innovation, the environment, marine operations and asset management.
  • This shared commitment to the Net-Zero Challenge is a tangible example of promising projects set in motion to develop a strong shipping corridor from a sustainable development perspective.

Canada Votes THE TURNBULL BROTHERS and COOL GIRAFFES Through to the Canada’s Got Talent Live Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) are heading to the two-hour live finale at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, airing May 16 on Citytv and Citytv+. Voted through by Canadians, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) join the judges’ saves – magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) – as they vie for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • – THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) to join magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) in the #CGT finale –
    – Catch up on Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) are heading to the two-hour live finale at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, airing May 16 on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • Voted through by Canadians, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) join the judges’ saves – magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) – as they vie for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
  • Don’t miss Canada’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 9 as the next group of semi-final contestants compete to earn a spot in the finale.

Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals First Two Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

– #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –

Key Points: 
  • – #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –
    – Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote
    – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first two of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • They are:
    ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act, Calgary, AB
    Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join ATSUSHI ONO and CONVERSION in the live two-hour finale, airing May 16 on Citytv.

Imperial Dade Canada Adds Scale in Québec, Acquires Solutions Sherby

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Solutions Sherby (“Solutions Sherby” or the “Company”).

Key Points: 
  • Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Solutions Sherby (“Solutions Sherby” or the “Company”).
  • The transaction represents the 61st acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively.
  • By leveraging Imperial Dade Canada’s market leading platform, Solutions Sherby customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.
  • Solutions Sherby’s commitment to providing superior customer experiences will support our growth initiatives throughout Canada," said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade.

Quarterly Window on the Real Estate Market: Relative Price Stability and a Propensity for Buyers and Sellers to Wait, in the Last Quarter of 2022

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 12, 2023

This context is indicative of sellers’ propensity to wait before lowering their price or to temporarily withdraw their property from the market.

Key Points: 
  • This context is indicative of sellers’ propensity to wait before lowering their price or to temporarily withdraw their property from the market.
  • Among the smaller urban centres, some localities stood out with a more significant decrease in sales between 2021 and 2022.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2022, the trend is finally catching up with that of the agglomerations outside the CMAs.
  • The majority of urban centres outside of metropolitan areas saw a price increase between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022.

Nitro Rallycross, a New Global Motorsport Series Created by Action Sports Icon Travis Pastrana and Nitro Circus, Announces Calgary Round for 2022/23 Season

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nitro Rallycross, a disruptive new motorsport property created by moto icon Travis Pastrana and action sports authority Nitro Circus, is coming to Stampede Park on February 4-5, 2023. The news was revealed today by Nitro RX driver Fraser McConnell (JAM) at a press conference, alongside executives from the series, the venue and Tourism Calgary.

Key Points: 
  • Now with Nitro Rallycross, we are bringing that same no limits attitude and passion for progression to four-wheel action.
  • Nitro RX Calgary is the penultimate round of Nitro RXs 2022/23 calendar, setting the stage for Nitro RXs highly-anticipated March season finale.
  • Launched in 2018 by motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and the innovators of Nitro Circus, Nitro Rallycrosshas revolutionized motorsport.
  • The full-throttle competition is now set to go global with Nitro Rallycross expansion into a full standalone championship series.