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Rising rents: “I had to leave a 4.5 apartment in Lanaudière for a 3.5 apartment in Longueuil”
A retired civil servant, suffering from rising rent prices, even went so far as to change regions in order to have more money in her pocket and make ends meet better. “I had to leave a four-and-a-half in Lanaudière for a three-and-a-half in Longueuil. The rent is significantly cheaper. I went from $950 to $800…
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Montreal will host ALL IN 2023, a conference on Canadian AI – Direction Informatique
This month, Canadian expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) will be highlighted as SCALE AI, a global Canadian AI innovation cluster, presents ALL IN 2023 online and in person at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Over two days – September 27th and 28th – the event will showcase over 60 successful AI projects and showcase…
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The Business Side of Plastic Surgery: Key Factors for Success
INSCMagazine: Get Social! In the realm of plastic surgery possessing skills is one aspect to consider. Behind every accomplished plastic surgeon lies an understanding of the business elements that support their practice. This article delves into the intricacies that contribute to running a surgery practice from managing patient expectations to staying updated with advancements in…
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Cboe CEO resigns over personal relationships, share price rises 3%
[1/3]Edward Tilly, Chairman and CEO of CBOE Global Markets, Inc., speaks during the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and FinTech Conference in New York City, U.S., June 8, 2023. Portal/Brendan McDermid/File Photo ACQUIRE LICENSE Sept 19 (Portal) – Cboe Global Markets (CBOE.Z) CEO Edward Tilly has resigned after failing to disclose personal relationships with colleagues, the…
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A comic about equality between girls and boys – Le Journal de Québec
The Quebec Status of Women Council is releasing a comic to talk about gender equality and break gender stereotypes. The children’s comic “Cap Égalité”, illustrated and written by Anne Villeneuve, immerses us in the world of Anoushka, who finds herself in the merchant navy. From Neuville to the Magdalen Islands and across Pessamite, the characters’…
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Amazon will hire 250,000 new employees over the holidays and increase average wages –
Amazon said Tuesday it is hiring 250,000 employees in the U.S. to handle the holiday rush. It also increases the average hourly wage for warehouse and delivery workers. Warehouse and delivery workers now earn an average of $20.50 per hour (up from $19 per hour). A worker sorts packages in the exit dock of the…
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Body stuck in secateurs: Félix Séguin remembers the worst murders in Quebec – Le Journal de Montréal
We can say that Félix Séguin has seen some difficult stories in his long journalistic career. Although he regularly reported on murders, it is impossible to remain indifferent to certain facts. And the corpse placed in a paper shredder fits into this category of unforgettable affairs. But she’s not the only one! During his column…
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Strike is a risky gamble for auto workers and the labor movement
Since the start of the pandemic, unions have been experiencing something of a renaissance. They have moved into previously non-union companies like Starbucks and Amazon, winning unusually strong contracts for hundreds of thousands of workers. Last year, public support for unions reached its highest level since Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. What the unions have not experienced…
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Wemade applies a major skill balance update to MIR4 – LeLézard.com
Class in: science and technologySubjects: Photo/multimedia, product/service Wemade announced a comprehensive skill balance update for its successful MMORPG MIR4 on September 19th. The update includes combat skill adjustments for all classes, including an additional HP regeneration effect for the Warrior class, an increased invincibility time for the Lancer, additional vitality regeneration for the Sorcerer, increased…
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