Articles from Le Nouvelliste

A grant from the Energy Innovation Program of Natural Resources Canada will assist the INRS in expediting the data analysis for the prefeasibility studies of the Deep Sky carbon storage site in Bécancour. This funding aims to support efforts in managing and reducing carbon emissions. Bécancour has been selected as a potential site for this carbon capture and storage project.

The TES Canada project is described as an initiative of unprecedented scale in the region. While specific details of the project aren't mentioned, its potential impact is highlighted as significant. The challenge is to envision the possible effects and fallout of a project of this size, never before experienced.

Issues like homelessness and the housing crisis have become major concerns for both citizens and political candidates. These matters have gained prominence in the speeches of those running for mayoral or council positions, highlighting an increasing social priority for affordable housing in public discourse.

Mayoral candidates in Trois-Rivières have prioritized student housing for the next four years. The focus is on the importance of these accommodations for the city's vitality, addressing the growing needs of students in the area.

With the rise of telecommuting, many organizations are adopting a hybrid model that combines in-person and remote work. This shift is affecting the design of commercial office furniture, which is now embracing a collaborative hybrid style. Furniture must now adapt to these new flexible work environments.

A new Hilton hotel is being constructed in Cowansville with an initial phase of 74 rooms, potentially expanding by 30 to 40 more rooms. The hotel aims to provide a high-end experience with a local touch. These details were shared by real estate developer Franco San Gregorio in an interview.

Mélanie Joly has announced federal assistance for the lumber industry. The government plans to provide funding through banks, supported by the Business Development Bank of Canada. This initiative is expected to be rolled out in the coming days to support the sector.

The Quebec real estate market demonstrated growth in the third quarter compared to the previous year. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers, both transaction volume and property prices have risen.

Investments amounting to $120 million are planned for Gentilly, pending a few remaining administrative procedures. Construction is expected to begin shortly around the shopping center and former premises of Zanicom and Transport des personnes MRC de Bécancour.

An aerial view of the construction site for the future Île-d'Orléans bridge shows progress on a 2.1 km cable-stayed bridge located just west of the current 90-year-old bridge. The project is estimated to cost $2.8 billion and is scheduled for completion in 2028. The article's photo was taken in the summer of 2025.

The Table des MRC du Centre-du-Québec supports the City of Bécancour and the municipality of Saint-Célestin in securing firm commitments from the Quebec government regarding the Highway 55 timeline. This initiative aims to ensure municipal and socio-economic development in the region.

Marinvest Énergie Canada, a subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company, has shown interest in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Quebec. This was revealed in a federal briefing note prepared in May. The company requested a meeting with the top official from the federal Department of Natural Resources.