Death of Pierre Coriolan shows police lack training, Quebec coroner finds | The mighty St. Lawrence, from a maritime pilot's bird's-eye view | Quebec spending $65M to recruit, train 1,000 foreign nurses
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Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
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Death of Pierre Coriolan shows police lack training, Quebec coroner finds;

Death of Pierre Coriolan shows police lack training, Quebec coroner finds

Feb 16 , 2022 • 10:36 EST

A report by Coroner Luc Malouin into the 2017 death of the 58-year-old, who was shot and killed by Montreal police in his apartment building while in the midst of a mental-health crisis, found that officers lack sufficient training in de-escalation and communication techniques.

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The mighty St. Lawrence, from a maritime pilot's bird's-eye view;

The mighty St. Lawrence, from a maritime pilot's bird's-eye view

Feb 16 , 2022 • 16:11 EST

Simon LeBrun sails the St. Lawrence River, running cargo between Montreal and Trois-Rivières. His social media posts offer marine enthusiasts and landlubbers alike a window into his world.

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Quebec spending $65M to recruit, train 1,000 foreign nurses; Quebec Labour and Immigration Minister Jean Boulet announced a recruitment and training plan to attract 1,000 nurses from overseas. Selected candidates will get financial incentives, including paying for training at regional CEGEPs, and their spouses will be given open work permits.

Quebec spending $65M to recruit, train 1,000 foreign nurses

Feb 16 , 2022 • 13:22 EST

Quebec Minister of Labour Jean Boulet announced selected overseas candidates will get financial incentives, including grants to pay for training at regional CEGEPs, and their spouses will be given open work permits.

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Canada's inflation rate rises to 5.1% — highest since 1991; Inflation is at its highest level in decades and gasoline prices are one of the biggest factors in the sharply higher cost of living.

Canada's inflation rate rises to 5.1% — highest since 1991

Feb 16 , 2022 • 08:41 EST

Canada's inflation rate hit 5.1 per cent in January, its highest level since 1991.

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This Montreal gym owner uses kickboxing to promote kindness;

This Montreal gym owner uses kickboxing to promote kindness

Feb 16 , 2022 • 04:00 EST

The owner of Hard Knox Gym in Montreal's Saint-Henri district encourages women to take up boxing and gives back to the neighbourhood in any way he can.

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WATCH | Gatineau's Antoine Cyr, with Graham Ritchie, races to historic cross-country Olympic finish in Beijing; Graham Ritchie of Canada competes during the men's team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday in Zhangjiakou, China.  

Feb 16 , 2022 • 13:24 EST

WATCH | Gatineau's Antoine Cyr, with Graham Ritchie, races to historic cross-country Olympic finish in Beijing

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Charles Hamelin strikes short track gold, ties Canadian medal record in final Olympic race;  

Feb 16 , 2022 • 04:00 EST

Charles Hamelin strikes short track gold, ties Canadian medal record in final Olympic race

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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Wednesday; Starting today, customers no longer need to show proof of vaccination to enter SAQs, cannabis stores as well as larger retail outlets.  

Feb 16 , 2022 • 06:14 EST

COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Wednesday

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Is it the right time to lift Quebec's vaccine passport system?;  

Feb 16 , 2022 • 04:00 EST

Is it the right time to lift Quebec's vaccine passport system?

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Nearly a dozen arrested in network of illegal alcohol trade in northern Quebec; In February 2020, the Kativik Regional Police Force seized more than $55,000 worth of illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages in connection to the network. A series of 14 searches that year resulted in the seizure of 180 bottles of spirits, over $118,000 and large amounts of narcotics.  

Feb 16 , 2022 • 08:45 EST

Nearly a dozen arrested in network of illegal alcohol trade in northern Quebec

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