Update – News

Statistics Canada has released an astonishing survey of the labour market. In April, the unemployment rate in Quebec hit 17%, “the highest rate in the province since comparable data became available in 1976, and the highest among all provinces,” the government agency writes. “Compared with February, employment declined by more than 10% in all provinces, led by Quebec,” with a loss of a staggering 821,000 jobs.

Nationwide, the “unemployment rate rose 5.2 percentage points in April to 13%.”

In the Montreal census metropolitan area, “the unemployment rate was 18.2% in April, an increase of 13.4 percentage points since February.”

The city also “recorded the largest decline” in employment — 404,000 jobs lost — of Canada’s three largest cities.

These young adults, Statistics Canada notes, are “more likely to hold less secure jobs in hard-hit industries such as accommodation and food services.”

The labour force survey also offered insight into Canadians’ mindsets.

As provinces move to gradually reopen businesses, they may also need to consider measures to revive their economies and further aid unemployed residents.

source mtlblog

BUSINESS      QUEBEC       LABOUR FORCE         UNEMPLOYMENT       CANADA

Update – Life 

Sometimes you need to talk to a three-year-old just so you can understand life again.

This month will mark a year, when I lost myself. When I felt that it wasn’t me anymore. Last was a year that, my head was stolen from me. It was like I was given a mission to complete, which wasn’t my decision. The year went by day by day, night by night, feeling and thinking envy, mad, jealous, picky, annoy and the worst was judgement on myself.

At the end, I have found that growing up means being honest. About what I want. What I need. What I feel. Who I am.

Update – Music

 

Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti are new parents.

Last month, it appears that the hip-hop power couple has welcomed a baby boy. TMZ confirmed the news while revealing that Iggy and Carti purchased a pricey new whip to carry their son in.

The rapper spent $400,000 on a 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan to transport his family and even had it rush delivered to their house in Georgia for an additional $10,000 shipping fee.

The new dad reportedly wanted a bigger car where he could easily and safely attach a baby car seat while not losing any cool points.

Iggy, 29, and Carti, 23, have been together for nearly two years. They met on tour in 2018 before moving into a rental home in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead. The private couple has kept their relationship off social media and rarely appear in photos together. In July, they sparked engagement rumors when Iggy was seen wearing a $35,000 diamond ring.

Neither Iggy nor Carti has confirmed the baby news, but several outlets reported that the “Fancy” rapper gave birth to her first child in late April. Iggy has not posted any photos on her Instagram account since December.

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MUSIC       IGGY AZALEA       PLAYBOI CARTI

BORIS Johnson has today pleaded with Brits to stay at home as temperatures are expected to soar to 26C – making it the hottest day of the year.

Cooped-up Brits already cracked yesterday – heading to parks and getting on their bikes to soak up the summer sun as St James’s Park in central London recorded 24.3C (75.7F) on Friday.

He revealed talks with McDonald’s, KFC and Costa, adding: “A drive-through is made for social distancing.”

“It’ll be time to pack the shorts away and get the fleeces out. Hopefully people will be able to enjoy the weather, sensibly, before it takes a cold turn.”

source thesun

Sex health expert Sarah Mulindwa – the star of Channel 4’s The Sex Clinic – has put her career on hold to care for coronavirus patients.

TV star Sarah Mulindwa, 34, is back on the front line as a nurse.

The 34-year-old model, who was a qualified nurse aged just 21, revealed the heartbreaking reality of life on the frontline.

Sarah admitted: “It’s been a challenge to say the least. People are dying on their own with no family members around and we are having to break the bad news over the phone.”

Sarah is best known for her TV and radio work but qualified as a nurse almost 14 years ago, and then went on to specialise in sexual health.Being more used to dealing with genital warts and other STDs, she admitted returning to the hospital wards was “daunting”.

She is based on a mixed ward at London’s Chelsea and Westminster hospital where patients with the disease lie in sealed off bays. She added: “The most heartbreaking thing for me is when patients tell me they feel lonely or scared.”

source thesun

SARAH MULINDWA       COVID19      MODEL

Update – NHL Sport

As expected, Alexander Romanov is coming to Montreal.

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the team has agreed with the defenseman on a three-year, entry-level contract.

“Alexander is a young, solid, and very reliable defenseman who is determined to pursue his career in the NHL,” said Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin in the team’s announcement. “He is part of our group of young prospects, and we strongly believe he will become an important asset of our defensive squad for years to come.”

In 2019-20, the 20-year-old notched seven assists and in 43 games with CSKA Moscow (KHL). Over the course of 86 career games, he registered 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) and won the Gagarin Cup in 2019

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GOAL        NHL        ALEXANDER ROMANOV       MTL HABS     CANADIENS

 

Update – Race Sport

It looked set to join the other nine Formula 1 races already cancelled worldwide due to the pandemic — and its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds.

However, culture ministers are now working with F1 bosses on an ambitious proposal to run a televised race without any spectators, The Sun has learned.

Both sides are desperate to save the spectacle — set for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 — if they can, as it is an iconic event in Britain’s sporting calendar.

F1 chiefs now think they can restart the season, with all races closed events, beginning in Austria on July 5.

Fans were given hope as a senior Government source said: “We’re having regular talks and everyone is being positive. If we can do this safely, we should try to get it on.”

source the sun

THE SUN      Grand Prix      F1    RACE

Update – MMA Sport

 

De La Hoya 47, retired from boxing after losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.

But that didn’t stop him from calling out UFC superstar McGregor earlier this week.

De La Hoya told State of Combat: “Oh come on brother, two rounds [against McGregor].

“One thing about me, I went for the kill, always.

“Look, McGregor, I love him in the Octagon, I respect him.

“I watch him all the time but the boxing ring is a whole different story.”

McGregor has now responded to De La Hoya’s threat, tweeting: “I accept your challenge.”

source The Sun

MMA           MCGREGOR         DE LA HOYA