Dockworkers in Montreal and British Columbia lock out, putting Canada’s supply chains at risk

Experts are warning that Canada is facing a looming supply chain crisis with far-reaching effects on the economy, as terminal operators began locking out dockworkers in Montreal, following a similar action in British Columbia a week earlier. Both dockworkers in Montreal and foremen on the West Coast are demanding better working conditions, and with contracts…

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Byelection in Montreal: Bloc wins, and Trudeau loses his second stronghold in the Liberals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced another significant setback as the Liberals lost a key byelection in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, a riding in Montreal previously considered a stronghold for the party. This follows their defeat in Toronto—St. Paul’s to the Conservatives earlier this year. In addition to the Montreal loss, the NDP managed to retain its seat…

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An expert claims that aged infrastructure is the cause of a significant water main break in Montreal

On Friday, downtown Montreal experienced its second major water main break in just over a month, raising concerns about the city’s aging water infrastructure, according to civil engineer Dr. Rebecca Dziedzic. She is, an assistant professor at Concordia University specializing in building, civil, and environmental engineering, highlighted that the recent break follows a similar incident…

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