Jean Lapointe’s name was picked out of a judge’s hat after he and his only opponent, outgoing mayor Jean-Claude Pouliot, each got 327 votes during the 2021 municipal election in Quebec.
Canadian jurors suffering psychological trauma arising from fulfilling their civic duty could finally be allowed to bypass a restrictive secrecy rule preventing them from accessing mental health supports, thanks to a new bill introduced this week.
Both the Canadian rugby sevens teams are set to open a new World Series season on Friday in Dubai behind closed doors at the Sevens Stadium. It’s the first of back-to-back events there. The second event, Dec. 3-4, will welcome spectators back.