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(Editor’s note) At the invitation of the Office of Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, our hunting and fishing columnist Patrick Campeau posed his questions about the famous pheasant hunt attended by the elected official in October on the province’s island, private domain of Lake Memphremagog. The company had refused to answer any questions from our Bureau of Investigation and asked that we put them to our hunting and fishing columnist. However, a week after the publication, the cabinet still has not responded. We reproduce these 20 questions below.

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1. How many pheasants have you killed?

2. Was this your first pheasant hunt?

3. Do you practice other hunts?

4. Did you pass your weapons course?

5. Do you have a hunting license and if so, which category?

6. What kind of weapon did you use?

7. Was it a firearm provided to you or in your possession?

8th. Do you have a gun license and license?

9. Do you think pheasant hunting is more of a hunt or a hunting activity?

10 Were you accompanied by a guide?

11. Did you or your guide reload your gun?

12. Did you or your guide pick up the pheasants?

13. Did you or your guide prepare the pheasants for consumption?

14 How many slaughtered pheasants did you go home with at the end of the day?

fifteen. Did you participate in lunch at noon?

16 Have you been served pheasant for lunch?

17 What was on the menu?

18 From when to when did this activity last, between your arrival at the shore jetty and your return there?

19 Is this an activity you want to repeat?

20 Would you recommend this hunt to the general public?

Carlo CorreaAccording to a report by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes, the physical altercation with the Mets “raised concern.” According to the report, concern centers on Correa’s surgically repaired right lower leg. Correa has agreed to a 12-year, $315 million deal with the Mets just days after a 13-year, $350 million deal with the Giants fell through over physical concerns.

While it’s heartbreaking to hear given the events of the past week, it’s still unclear what that means for the status of the deal. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the two parties are currently trying to resolve the issue.

Mets owner Steve Cohen has previously addressed the deal, telling Heyman earlier this week that “we needed one more thing, and that’s it.” That’s especially important because, according to The Athletic’s report, going into the deal could make it more difficult to back out of the agreement, although there’s nothing to suggest the Mets intend to do so.

It was an intriguing turn of events at Correa’s free agency over the past week. In general, reported agreements subject to physical scrutiny have gone official without issue, but Correa’s has now caught a snag on two separate occasions in the space of a week. He’s also one of the top free agents this winter and had agreed deals worth over $300 million. Correa had agreed to a long-term contract with the Giants on Dec. 13, but that lapsed Monday after the Giants reportedly asked for more time to deal with medical care after finding something that gave them a brought a break. However, agent Scott Boras quickly turned his back on the Mets, who quickly agreed to their own long-term deal for $35 million less than the original Giants agreement.

Boras also tried to get back involved with the Twins after the deal with the Giants fell through. According to The Athletic’s report, they had offered him a ten-year, $285 million deal, but prior to that deal they would have placed a greater emphasis on a physical deal than the deal he signed with Minnesota in early 2022 given its long-term nature of the proposal. The report also adds that after Correa became available again, the Twins were unwilling to change their original proposal and wanted the issues raised in the player’s physical condition with the Giants investigated.

The Giants have remained silent on the matter. HIPAA laws prevent them from providing clear answers about the exact nature of the injury, but baseball operations president Farhan Zaidi issued a statement: “Although we are prohibited from disclosing confidential medical information, as Scott Boras publicly stated.” , there was a difference of opinion about the results of Carlos’ physical examination. We wish Carlos the best.”

The Correa camp has denied any cause for concern. Ahead of his examination with the Mets, Boras said, “He has nothing that poses any medical problems at this time,” via MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. He added that the Giants were attempting to use a “crystal ball” to predict Correa’s long-term health (via Laura Albanese from Newsday).

Various reports have cited Correa’s right leg as a source of concern for both the Giants and the Mets. In 2014, a teenager Correa fractured his right fibula and suffered minor ligament damage while playing in High-A in the Astros organization. This injury required arthroscopic surgery to repair. Correa has missed time for thumb, back and rib problems in the big leagues, but the right leg has never put him on the injury list in his eight seasons in the big league.

It’s worth remembering that the Mets pulled out of a one-player deal just a few years ago. They were drafted in 2021 Kumar Rockers 10th overall and agreed to a $6 million signing bonus before abandoning the deal after worrying about something they saw in the physical. Of course, withdrawing from a $6 million deal for a draft pick and a $315 million contract for an All-Star are two different things, and Cohen’s comments certainly give confidence that a deal of some form is yet to come can come about.

It’s the latest twist in a turbulent time for Correa on the open market. He was the top free agent after leaving the Astros last year, but after the long-term deal he wanted didn’t materialize, he took a three-year, $105.1 million contract with opt-out terms at the Twins. After making $35.1 million last season and having another strong season, he dropped out and went to the open market for the second winter in a row. The long-term mega deal he had been aiming for finally seemed to be a reality when it was reported that the Giants had agreed to a 13-year, $350 million pact. That deal fell through, but Correa quickly landed a $300 million deal with the Mets. While there’s every chance that a deal with New York can still go through, at least some doubts hang over it now.

Quebecers will be able to discover all of the province’s national parks for free over the next few months, thanks to about twenty access rights offered by the Quebec government.

Therefore, from December 28, 2022 to March 14, 2023, visitors to the national parks do not have to pay daily entrance fees for 24 days according to a predefined schedule available online at the Société des Établissements de outdoors of Quebec (Sépaq).

It was the Minister in charge of Sport, Leisure and Outdoors, Isabelle Charest, as well as the Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx, and the President and CEO of Sépaq, Jacques Caron, who made the announcement on Monday morning in Yamaska ​​National Park. “Enjoying nature has powerful benefits for our physical and mental health. […] Providing Quebecers with additional ways to enjoy it for free means giving more people the opportunity to benefit from this natural wealth while promoting their well-being,” said Ms. Charest.

• Listen to Mario Dumont’s interview with Simon Boivin, spokesman for the Society of Outdoor Establishments of Quebec (Sépaq) on QUB radio :

“Natural areas and outdoor activities play a role in improving public health and promoting healthy lifestyles. These days of free access will certainly encourage different people to enjoy the joys of winter in a stunning natural setting,” said Mr Caron.

Keep in mind that an adult generally has to pay $9.25 per day to enter a Sépaq National Park, and entry is free for under-17s.

In a show of love for the team that saw his birth, Luis Suárez returned to Nacional de Uruguay to reunite with and prepare for his people Qatar World Cup 2022. Despite not performing well with his team in the Asian country, the ‘Pistolero’ had the luxury of becoming champions with his love’s club and closed a beautiful chapter that all football fans will remember.

Now, after the World Cup, the ex-Barcelona player is analyzing ways to continue his career and, according to the latest information, has already agreed everything with one of the continent’s greats.

Corresponding Fabricius Romanthe Uruguayan striker would have turned down a multi-million dollar offer in Saudi Arabia to sign for him Guild of Porto Alegre. “Luis Suárez has been contacted by Saudi club Al-Khaleej, who have offered him an 18-month contract, but his decision is clear: wants to join Gremio as a free agent. The Saudi club offered him a $6m salary package but Suárez has a verbal agreement with the Brazilian team. Only documents would have to be signed, ”read on their social networks.

Suárez will play at Gremio. Photo: Fabrizio Romano/Twitter

Argentine journalist Nahuel Ferreira hinted at this decision Suárez was admitted in agreement with his familyFor this reason, he also ruled out a mission for Cruz Azul in Mexico.

“Forward Luis Suárez accepted Gremio’s offer. The decision was known. He will sign a two-year deal, a proposal that includes a permanent contract and key prizes for goals. It’s less than Cruz Azul’s proposal, but he chose Porto Alegre as his new destination,” he said on his Twitter account.

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Most first-round quarterbacks have three years to prove themselves. Jets quarterback Zach Wilson only gets two.

Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that the Jets will move on from Wilson after the 2022 season. According to Glazer, the Jets have lost faith in Wilson — and Wilson has lost faith in himself. Wilson’s confidence, Glazer says, got even worse after Thursday night’s embarrassing home performance against the Jaguars.

Wilson has fully guaranteed salaries of $3.855 million in 2023 and $5.453 million in 2024. It’s not a ridiculous amount to pay for a backup, but the Jets may have to shoulder some of the burden to get one to enable trade.

Whatever they do, it’s wise to let Wilson give someone a fresh start. Some teams would be tempted to perch on Wilson for fear he’d get a Cris Carter-style wake-up call after he was dumped.

As more and more collegiate players make more and more NIL money, high-end quarterbacks will pay more attention than ever to how teams treat young players. If the Jets don’t please Wilson, their inevitable next potential Joe Namath might say “no thanks” for fear of suffering a similar outcome.

Whatever the outcome, Wilson’s time in New York is over. We’ll see where he ends up next and whether he’ll get any better with a new team remains to be seen.

His best game might be going to a team like the Chiefs and learning from Patrick Mahomes for a year or two. Wilson has the high-end skills. But he stumbles over the simple things as he tries too hard to make a superhuman game.

Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers was suspended Thursday, MLB.com’s Juan Toribio reports.

MLB releases statement on Trevor Bauer. His suspension was reduced from 324 games to 194 games. He’s already served that number of games, so he’ll be reinstated. pic.twitter.com/niuQVx16tv

— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) December 23, 2022

Bauer was initially suspended for 324 games (two seasons) for violating the league’s domestic violence policy. The suspension was reduced to 194 games by a neutral referee. This means he is entitled to immediate reinstatement. The Dodgers have 14 days to decide whether to put him on their 40-man roster or fire him. They are expected to release him rather than deal with the consequences of his actions through the media and certain groups. Bauer will still have his salary docked for the first 50 games of this season.

Some believe the Dodgers have been quiet this offseason as they wait to find out how much money they still owe Bauer and what the impact will be on their salary cap and luxury tax. The Dodgers may also be looking to reset their luxury tax rate and/or conserve all financial ammunition to make a run against the Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, who is expected to achieve a free hand after the 2023 season.

The Dodgers may have been quiet this offseason, but they’re still one of their favorites to make the World Series at +400 next season. They trail only the New York Mets, who are at +350. You can find the odds for each MLB team to win the championship on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Among the regions that offer you the opportunity to have great experiences during your snowmobile excursions, Chaudière-Appalaches is truly in a class of its own.

“Over the years, we have been able to develop an interesting snowmobile offering for enthusiasts in partnership with the region’s very dedicated snowmobile clubs,” explains Louis Chamberland of Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches. I drive snowmobile in our region and I’m really surprised to discover new and very interesting places every winter. »

The region has a total of 2,700 kilometers of hiking trails, maintained and marked by 22 voluntary associations.

“Our region is characterized by a particularly large spider web network of paths, which makes it easy to draw loops,” explains the expert. This means that a couple or group can stay in one place and cover different routes each day of their stay.

“Our service offering is particularly important in terms of gas service, accommodation, meals and more. I believe we offer snowmobilers an area that is easy to travel and very safe. »

This region has significant snow cover with the Appalachians and peaks that can be over 900 meters high such as the Massif du Sud.

“We have great wealth at home with the wide variety of scenery available to snowmobilers. You can be on agricultural land, in the mountains or discover very impressive views of the Saint Lawrence River.

“We can also think of the mining landscapes, the attractions of Beauce with the Chaudière valley. You can circulate on territory that is always on the move with its many bumps. »

SUGGESTIONS AND TOOLS

If you visit the organization’s website, Chaudiereappalaches.com/Motoneige, you will discover some very interesting suggested routes.

There is the Grand Tour of 800 kilometers that will allow you to discover all the sectors of the Chaudière-Appalaches, the diversity and the beauty of the winter landscapes. It’s an expedition you won’t soon forget.

During your trip, be sure to stop at Mont Saint-Magloire and take the time to climb to the top of the observation tower, which will take you to an altitude of 3000 feet. You will then discover the full beauty and vastness of the winter landscape.

If you choose to do the Mont du Midi Loop, there’s also a lookout tower at the top of the Massif du Sud Ski Center for impressive views of the Appalachian Mountains. Access is via path 547.

During your adventures, you can spot deer along a variety of routes. The Desolation of Saint-Georges is on Trans-Québec Route 75, that of Sant-Gédéon on Route 580, and that of Armstrong/Saint-Théophile on Routes 75 and 25 near the border leading to Jackman in Maine leads. We invite snowmobilers to always respect this unique beast by slowing down and watching them from afar.

We add to the available routes those of the Saint-Martin suspension bridge, the maple grove sector or the Seigneurie de Joly. As you can see, the choice is large.

The region participates in the interactive map of the Fédération des Clubs de Motoneigistes du Québec, where all the available services are well indicated. Track and surface conditions are updated daily.

A SPECIAL DISCOVERY

Although Louis Chamberland has worked in the region for several years and often tours it by snowmobile, he always makes interesting discoveries.

“Last year I made a great discovery on a local trail towards Sainte-Louise, very close to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli and Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies. “I spotted beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River and the Charlevoix Mountains,” adds Mr. Chamberland.

“On a clear day, the sunsets are great at the end of the day. It proves that we, too, can always experience surprises in our own region. »

Before closing the interview, the expert stressed that he likes L’Aventurier’s itinerary.

“I find this route interesting because it allows you to see all the viewpoints of Mont Saint-Magloire and Mont du Midi. It also allows snowmobilers to travel to areas that offer the best snow cover in the region. It is often one of the first to open at the start of the season. »

Enjoy your stay in Chaudiere-Appalaches. We have to hope for the last few snowfalls we’ve had all over Quebec.

I wish you a merry christmas.

When it was announced Thursday that an umpire had reduced Trevor Bauer’s suspension and reinstated him effective immediately, Dodgers fans were surprised at the timing. And according to Jack Harris in the Los Angeles Times, it wasn’t just the fans.

For much of Thursday, it was business as usual for the Dodgers’ front office. Most club staff were preparing for the upcoming holiday weekend, and some executives were already scattered in two days before Christmas Eve.

Team officials were not expecting any major news – particularly regarding the status of Trevor Bauer’s appeal of a domestic violence suspension, a decision the club believed would not be known for several weeks, according to people who knew the situation not authorized to speak in public. …

Since Bauer was suspended in April, the Dodgers have had little information about where his appeals process is.

Still, some team officials had been looking forward to a reduction in the suspension in recent weeks. …

During his appeal, the prevailing industry opinion was that the pitcher would never conquer the mound in a Dodgers uniform again.

But as of Thursday night, club managers were still discussing how they would proceed, according to people familiar with the situation, and could wait with a final decision until the Jan. 6 deadline to either release Bauer or activate him with a final decision.

There have already been calls for the Dodgers to release Bauer immediately, saying the team has had plenty of time to think about it over the past 18 months. But there was a wide range of possible outcomes from his appeal, and it would have been remarkably inefficient for the team to plan exactly how to respond to each of them. They knew they would have two weeks to find out if the suspension was reduced or lifted, and the smart move was to use that time.

With the decision coming just days before Christmas and some of the decision makers already going on holiday, it makes even more sense. They can each think about it individually, text each other if they want, and then get back together next week and start figuring things out.

In the end, the decisions the team makes, not the timing, will matter.

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