After more than 11 years since the Lac-Mégantic train disaster, the 12.5 km rail bypass project still lacks authorizations from the Canadian Transportation Agency. Quebec officials blame the federal government for delays, with local representatives accusing Ottawa of ignoring opposition concerns and failing to communicate effectively. Elected officials and opponents fear environmental contamination and demand better compensation, emphasizing the lack of social acceptance for the current project.
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Trial in 2025 for man accused of killing Edmonton girlfriend in Scotland
Aren Bylot Pearson, a 40-year-old Alberta man, has been indicted for the murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Claire Leveque, in Scotland. The incident occurred while the couple was staying with Pearson's mother in the remote Shetland Islands, leading to Pearson's arrest and high-security incarceration. The trial is scheduled for October 6, 2025, in Edinburgh, as Claire's father, Clint Leveque, recalls the heartbreaking events leading to his daughter's tragic death. Full Article
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