Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel | The CNESST describes “deficient” management of health and safety

Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel The CNESST

The problems generated by the snow on the operation of the Grande Roue de Montréal were known before the accident that cost the life of a young 22-year-old worker last December. Employees were poorly informed about the procedures to follow in the event of bad weather. Posted at 3:33 p.m. Updated at 6:48 p.m. Audrey … Read more

The “freezing” of handguns strongly criticized in Greater Montreal

At the end of the line, Marco Pendenza, who founded the Ville Saint-Pierre Shooting Club 35 years ago, is worried about the survival of his activities. As of next fall, it will be prohibited everywhere in Canada to buy, sell or transfer a handgun. Only a grandfather clause will allow current owners to keep theirs. … Read more

The TransAmériques Festival and the OFFTA vibrate again in Montreal

The TransAmeriques Festival and the OFFTA vibrate again in Montreal

This is Reincarnation, by Nigerian choreographer Qudus Onikeku, who opened the FTA ball on Wednesday night. Presented until Saturday, this show full of energy on the passion for life features 10 performers and a musical duo. This work uses different styles – afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop, capoeira or even funky house – to evoke the cycle … Read more

Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel | A dozen breaches noted by the CNESST

1652963936 Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel A dozen

A “dangerous working method”, an instruction manual only in English… A dozen breaches of the law were noted by the authorities at the Grande Roue de Montréal following the tragic death of a worker last December . Posted at 5:00 a.m. Vincent Larin The Press A series of reports completed by inspectors from the Commission … Read more

Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel | A dozen shortcomings noted by the CNESST

Fatal accident at the Montreal Ferris Wheel A dozen

A “dangerous working method”, an instruction manual only in English… A dozen breaches of the law were noted by the authorities at the Grande Roue de Montréal following the tragic death of a worker last December . Posted at 5:00 a.m. Vincent Larin The Press A series of reports completed by inspectors from the Commission … Read more