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Emma Poisson is a Canadian multimedia journalist based in Montreal, Quebec. Over the past five years, she has worked for print, online and broadcast. She has reported on current affairs, politics, lifestyle, science & technology and more. She most recently covered the 2017 Quebec municipal elections for television, focusing on the Basses-Laurentides area, where she interviewed incumbent mayors and mayoral candidates from 22 municipalities. In 2017, Emma received her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in politics from Ryerson University in Toronto. During her degree, she specialized in feature writing and in producing long-form journalism pieces. Her print and online work have been published in The Glengarry News, the Ryerson Review of Journalism (where she also acted as Head of Fact-Checking), Ryerson's Folio Magazine, LOULOU Magazine and more. In addition, she has done research for the English- and French-language versions of Chatelaine magazine.
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A woman lost her life in a car collision in Gracefield
A woman in her twenties died in a car collision on Rue Principale in Gracefield, Outaouais. The accident involved a moving vehicle hitting a parked semi-trailer. The driver, also in his twenties, was arrested and faces charges of dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving causing death. The Sûreté du Québec is investigating, and the street was closed for analysis.
Gatineau Councillor Mike Duggan 'Has Regrets' Since His Trip to Russia
Gatineau city councillor Mike Duggan expressed regret over his recent trip to Russia, acknowledging the geopolitical tensions. The trip, which included visits to Estonia and Finland, aimed to study urban rail systems. Duggan's use of city-owned IT equipment in Russia triggered a security protocol in Gatineau, though no impact on the city's systems was reported. The equipment will be destroyed as a precaution. Duggan emphasized the educational purpose of his trip, linking it to his academic background in environment and geography.
One more step for a public high school in downtown Ottawa
A letter of intent has been signed between the National Capital Commission and the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario to build a public francophone high school on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The project awaits provincial funding, with support from federal MP Yasir Naqvi. The Ontario Ministry of Education is reviewing funding applications, with project approvals expected by spring 2025. The initiative aims to provide a modern educational environment for the francophone community, with historical community support and legal actions emphasizing the need for such a facility.
A hundred businesses in Petite-Nation oppose the La Loutre project
Over a hundred businesses in the Petite-Nation region of Outaouais have united to oppose the La Loutre graphite mining project by Lomiko Metals. The opposition, led by business owner Geneviève Gagnon, argues that the project threatens the region's economic stability, which heavily relies on tourism and natural resources. Despite reaching out, Lomiko Metals has not responded to the concerns. The business group fears the mine's potential impact on the local economy and environment, joining voices with citizens and municipalities who share similar apprehensions.
Cockroach Infestations in Several Schools in Outaouais
Several schools in the Outaouais region, including those under the Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais and the Commission scolaire Western Québec, are dealing with cockroach infestations. Despite regular extermination efforts by Extermination Regionex, the problem persists, particularly at École Saint-Rédempteur, affecting students and staff. Parents express frustration over the ongoing issue, urging the school board to take more effective measures. The school board has spent significant amounts on extermination services, yet the infestations continue to impact daily life at the schools.
Hawkesbury wants to better secure streets for schoolchildren without school transportation
Hawkesbury is implementing measures to enhance street safety for schoolchildren who walk due to changes in school transportation eligibility. The city will lower speed limits and double fines for speeding, designating the entire city as a community safety zone. These changes are in response to increased pedestrian traffic and speeding concerns. Additional measures, including speed cameras, are planned. Discussions with the Ontario Provincial Police are ongoing to ensure enforcement.
Jean-Guy Whiteduck is once again elected chief of Kitigan Zibi
Jean-Guy Whiteduck has been re-elected as the chief of the Kitigan Zibi Band Council, having previously served from 1976 to 2006 and 2015 to 2018. He won the election by a narrow margin, defeating Frankie Cote Jr. The outgoing chief, Dylan Whiteduck, chose not to run for a third term. The election also saw the appointment of four new councilors, including Andrew Decontie and Anita Tenasco, while Frank Meness and former police chief Gordon McGregor retained their positions.
Mayor of Denholm cited for ethics over inappropriate expenses
Gaétan Guindon, the mayor of Denholm in Outaouais, appeared before the Quebec Municipal Commission for an ethics hearing. He is accused of using municipal funds to purchase alcohol and using a city credit card for personal expenses. The hearing took place at the Hôtel V in Gatineau and concluded in the afternoon. The DEPIM's lawyers allege that Guindon violated rules by using a credit card linked to the municipality's bank account for personal expenses, including buying $3,470.71 worth of alcohol over three years. The defense argued that using the municipal credit card was not a violation and that alcohol expenses were not prohibited before a municipal rule was adopted in March 2022. The judge plans to make a decision on the allegations by March.
Cancer patients in Outaouais suffer the consequences of the strike
In Outaouais, Quebec, cancer patients are experiencing delays in surgical operations due to a strike, affecting individuals like 69-year-old Debbie Groves, whose oncological surgery was postponed. Despite her personal distress, Groves supports the healthcare professionals' strike for better working conditions. The CISSS de l’Outaouais has reported that 8 major and 13 minor oncological surgeries have been rescheduled, with a commitment to prioritize these cases in the surgical program.
Hassan Diab guilty: Canada will 'closely watch the decision,' says Trudeau
Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian, was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment by a Paris court for a 1980 bombing of a synagogue. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada will closely watch the decision and its implications. Diab, who has always maintained his innocence, received the verdict while in Ottawa. The case has drawn significant attention and support from various groups, including Amnesty International Canada. The article highlights the reactions from Diab, his supporters, and the Canadian government.
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