Falling asleep unexpectedly for a few seconds is a sign of tiredness in humans – and can be dangerous in certain situations, such as when driving. But chinstrap penguins take an average of more than 10,000 four-second micronaps per day, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. This allows them to sleep … [Read more…]
Longer stays in weightlessness are not safe for your health and, according to a recent study, can even lead to erectile dysfunction. Staying outside the atmospheres and celestial bodies, in addition to the prospect of death in the interstellar void, could deter many space travel candidates. According to a study published in The FASEB Journal, … [Read more…]
The CEO of Investissement Québec (IQ) recognizes the “economic risk” of pouring more than $2.7 billion of public money into the battery sector, but assures that he has actually “done his homework” to all the risks understand, even if it was not the case Request a study on the subject. “It’s a damn good deal. … [Read more…]
The “remake” of the game Silent Hill 2 is still in development and Bloober Team asks players to be a little more patient. The studio shared an update on social media to reassure players that development on Silent Hill 2 was going well, but it will be a while before more is revealed. “As Bloober … [Read more…]
Five Quebec microbreweries have been waiting for months to receive the three to five million dollars owed to them by their distributor Transbroue. The latter announced the end of its sales and representation activities on Monday morning. • Also read: Triani owes him $1.2 million, he slams the door Its owner – the Triani Group … [Read more…]
After Tite Frette, it’s the turn of another big player to impact Quebec’s beer industry. A wholesaler owes more than $1 million to a microbrewer who just slammed the door while waiting for his check. • Also read: A Quebec beer retailer is in trouble “They stopped paying us. Her excuses convinced me for a … [Read more…]
In this bi-weekly column, we provide an overview of insider transactions and investments in Quebec companies. • Also read: The Smart Investor: Wealthsimple’s Meager Returns • Also read: The FTQ fund invests in electronic circuits His options pay him $11.6 million The big boss of CGI, the American George Schindler, made a profit of $11.6 … [Read more…]
Next April, Quebec will be guest of honor at the Paris Book Festival, the most important book fair in the French-speaking world. An honor that comes at the right time, as interest in Quebec literature is experiencing a certain enthusiasm on the other side of the Atlantic following the success of the latest novels by … [Read more…]
Investissement Québec (IQ) risks losing $10 million from the bankruptcy of a small mining company operating in Abitibi. • Also read: Monarques shareholders approve sale to Yamana Gold • Also read: Abitibi-Témiscamingue: The Caisse is betting on the Beaufor gold mine The government’s treasury department loaned Monarch Mining $13.5 million in the 2021-2022 fiscal year … [Read more…]
The world’s largest pizza producer, Italpizza, is moving to Quebec. The Italian giant is opening its first store in Canada, hoping to convince the whole country that it is possible to combine frozen food and gastronomy to offer quality at a reasonable price. Italpizza is not a pizzeria. No food is prepared there and only … [Read more…]