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Nunatsiaq News Wins 14 Newspaper Award Nominations

Michael G. Jackson Jun 30, 2022
Quebec Community

Hospitalizations in Quebec for COVID-19 increase as new variants gain…

Quebec City

Hydro-Québec is the best corporate citizen of 2022

Quebec Canada

Trudeau defends military spending ahead of NATO summit

Quebec Government

Natural gas will still play a role as Quebec seeks to decarbonize home…

Quebec Community

Cycling pioneer continues to ‘make tracks’ (7 photos)

Michael G. Jackson Jun 27, 2022
The Oro-Medonte elder pushed for the Simcoe County Museum exhibit which showcases 'the important role of Hardwood, Horseshoe, Simcoe County Forest and cycling clubs' Local championship mountain biker Ann Budge is considered a…
Quebec City

A TikToker Tried 50 Quebec Poutines in 7 Days, Gained 8 Pounds, and Ranked in the Top 5

Michael G. Jackson Jun 27, 2022
The clicks of your favorite waitress's heels, Marie-Angélique, announce her arrival. She darts from behind just as you impatiently turn your head to see her. The madness of a novice. You are blinded by the acrid vapor. The aroma…
Quebec Canada

Canada’s response to Covid in the first 2 years of the pandemic compares well to measures in…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 27, 2022
Compared to other G10 countries, Canada handled the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic well by most measures, according to analysis by CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj…
Quebec Government

Quebecers protest overturning of Roe v. Wade in defiance of anti-abortion sentiments

Michael G. Jackson Jun 26, 2022
Protesters at a Montreal abortion rights rally in solidarity with Americans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court say they fear the decision will lead to a rise in anti-abortion sentiment in Quebec and…
Quebec City

Islanders prospect William Dufour scores four goals for Saint John Sea Dogs

Michael G. Jackson Jun 26, 2022
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey The Quebec City product scored four goals for the host Saint John Sea Dogs in a 5-3 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes at Harbor Station Arena on Saturday William Dufour (28) of…
Quebec Community

‘I’m from quebec. Full stop’: questions remain for Anglophones after the adoption…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 25, 2022
Born and raised in Quebec, Alison Ramsey has made efforts to live her life in the language of Molière, even though her heritage and mother tongue is English. But lately, she feels like her efforts aren't enough. That's because Bill…
Quebec Canada

Memphis HC likes Calvin Austin’s fit in Canada attack: ‘I don’t think you need to…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 25, 2022
Ryan Silverfield was the offensive line coach and running play coordinator for the Memphis Tigers in 2018 when the small wide receiver by the name of Calvin Austin III first walked into the building. Not just short, but short, he was a…
Quebec Government

Bill 96 further entrenches systemic racism

Michael G. Jackson Jun 24, 2022
In a devastating decision by Quebec's National Assembly on May 24, Bill 96, the newest addition to the province's panoply of restrictive language laws, was officially passed. While the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) presented the bill as…
Quebec Community

Ottawa Public Health reports rising levels of COVID-19 in the community

Michael G. Jackson Jun 24, 2022
The City of Ottawa is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19-related hospitalizations, as the health unit warns of rising levels of COVID-19 in the community. Ottawa Public Health reports six Ottawa residents are hospitalized with an…
Quebec City

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Fête nationale du Québec

Michael G. Jackson Jun 24, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the occasion of the Fête nationale du Québec: “Today, my family and I join millions of Quebecers in marking the Fête nationale du Québec and celebrating our identity and…
Quebec Canada

National Geographic Pristine Seas Launches Summer Expedition in Canada to Support Indigenous-Led…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 23, 2022
Pristine Seas will work with Indigenous and regional partners, the Government of Canada and Oceans North Washington, DC (June 23, 2022)—National Geographic Pristine Seas, a global marine conservation initiative, will launch an expedition to…
Quebec Government

The first electric ambulances in Quebec will arrive in Montreal, Laval in 2023

Michael G. Jackson Jun 23, 2022
Quebec's health ministry says Montreal and Laval will be the first cities in the province to get all-electric ambulances set to hit the streets next year. Urgences-Santé has acquired eight ambulances from…
Quebec Community

Commons could soon pass legislation to study environmental racism

Michael G. Jackson Jun 22, 2022
The House of Commons is set to pass Canada's first-ever environmental racism law - environmental hazards that disproportionately affect Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities.Bill C-226 is being voted on today and is expected to…
Quebec City

The Cree Nation of Chisasibi will launch the first investigation into the grave of a residential…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 21, 2022
The Cree Nation of Chisasibi will conduct the first investigation into the graves of two residential school sites in Quebec. The two boarding schools (one Catholic and one Anglican) operated from 1933 to 1981 at Fort George in…
Quebec Canada

‘Day zero’: Gqeberha in South Africa is counting the days until its water taps dry up

Michael G. Jackson Jun 21, 2022
It's the bumpy road - which winds between tight slums and state-funded beige houses - that makes it difficult to balance containers filled with 70 liters of water on its way back. "At home, you feel far away when you push 70 kilograms of…
Quebec Government

The Luxembourg royal family took refuge in Quebec during the Second World War: the crown prince

Michael G. Jackson Jun 20, 2022
The Crown Prince of Luxembourg, who is in Toronto for an official business visit, has spoken publicly about how his family took refuge in Canada during World War II. Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie, heir to the Luxembourg throne,…
Quebec Community

What it’s like to be a deaf teenager during a pandemic

Michael G. Jackson Jun 20, 2022
What is it like to be deaf or hard of hearing in times of a pandemic? CBC Ottawa reached out to two teenagers from a west Ottawa school to understand their experience. Consortium Center Jules-Léger teaches students from from kindergarten…
Quebec City

About 80 families evacuated north of Quebec due to risk of landslide – Terrace Standard

Michael G. Jackson Jun 19, 2022
Nearly 200 people in Saguenay, Quebec have been forced to leave their homes and belongings as the area faces a high risk of landslides. Municipal authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday and asked residents of 53…
Quebec Canada

‘Starting to Tell Our Truth’: Sixties Scoop Exhibit Comes to Vancouver from Alberta

Michael G. Jackson Jun 19, 2022
Disclaimer: This story deals with a disturbing topic that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. A traveling exhibit focusing on truth and reconciliation has made its way from Alberta to the Vancouver Public…
Quebec Government

The Government of Canada invests in life sciences by supporting MedXL

Michael G. Jackson Jun 17, 2022
Pointe Claire the company receives $2.3 million in financial assistance from CED. POINTE CLAIRE, QC, June 17, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business growth contributes to the…
Quebec Community

Southern Quebec hit by power outages, flooding after severe thunderstorms

Michael G. Jackson Jun 17, 2022
Round after round of thunderstorms in southern Quebec caused flooding and left thousands of homes in the dark Thursday. Environment Canada reports that 41,000 Hydro-Quebec customers were without power at the height of the storm.“The…
Quebec City

Is the Rouge et Or du Québec the best triathlon club in the country?

Michael G. Jackson Jun 17, 2022
Mention the Rouge et Or, and most sports fans will think football. With 10 Vanier Cup titles to its credit since its debut in 1996, the Université Laval team is the most successful university football team in Canada. The Rouge et Or is…
Quebec Canada

Kickboxing champ faces uncertain future as he fights to stay in Canada

Michael G. Jackson Jun 16, 2022
It's an unlikely couple, the two of them.One a 26-year-old Egyptian fighter, the other a little boy. They practice, practice with a balance ball and practice, while Ethan Shaw gives Hady Ghoneim a glimpse into his life."I feel so good, I…
Quebec Government

With galloping inflation, Quebec will limit school tax increases in 2022

Michael G. Jackson Jun 16, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Personal finance Local News The increase will be limited to between 2% and 3%, with the government making up the difference at a cost of $173 million, said Eric Girard. Publication date…
Quebec Community

Minister St-Onge announces the first two national recipients of the Sport for All Community…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 15, 2022
The investment will help launch accessible local organized sports and remove barriers to participation in sports programs. The full list of national recipient organizations will be announced this summer. OTTAWA (ON), June 15, 2022…
Quebec City

Exfo Collaborates with Intel to Develop Breakthrough Cloud and Network Infrastructure Fault…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 15, 2022
EXFO's Adaptive Service Assurance Platform with Platform Observability by Intel Delivers a Better 5G Experience with Complete Visibility QUEBEC CITY, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO, the communications industry's test, monitoring…
Quebec Canada

Canada and Denmark end decades-long dispute over Arctic waste rock | Arctic

Michael G. Jackson Jun 14, 2022
It has been described by some as a "pseudo-confrontation", and by others as a diplomatic ulterior motive. Now, however, the so-called “Whiskey War,” which was never really a conflict, has finally been resolved with the formal division of a…
Quebec Government

Quebec tech companies warn that a new language law could hurt recruitment and hurt the economy

Michael G. Jackson Jun 14, 2022
Executives from dozens of Quebec-based tech companies are warning Premier Francois Legault that the province's new language law, known as Bill 96, will make it difficult to recruit talent and threatens to cause "huge damage to the…
Quebec Community

Ottawa says school in Barriere Lake, Quebec has no mussel, but Algonquin community unconvinced

Michael G. Jackson Jun 13, 2022
The federal government says no mold has been detected at Kitiganik Elementary School in the Algonquin community of Barriere Lake.The school is closed due to mold concerns, but Indigenous Services Canada says, based on reports from the Grand…
Quebec City

Witnesses and relatives of Toronto van murders describe the devastation caused by the attack |…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 13, 2022
A Toronto court has heard devastating accounts from witnesses, victims and relatives of those killed in the 2018 van attack in which a self-proclaimed "incel" drove his vehicle onto a crowded sidewalk.Alek Minassian - who was motivated by…
Quebec Canada

Quebec food industry faces mustard shortage

Michael G. Jackson Jun 13, 2022
Pandemic shortages of COVID-19 and extreme weather conditions have put one of the most popular condiments in jeopardy: mustard. At the Lasalle Drive-In restaurant, customers may soon be forced to enjoy their burgers without the…
Quebec Community

Visual effects experts gather in Montreal for a ‘talent showcasing’ conference

Michael G. Jackson Jun 11, 2022
Visual effects experts gathered at the Montreal Science Center last week, gathered under one roof to discuss their craft. It's an area that accounts for 6,000 jobs in Quebec - but like many industries, it faces a post-pandemic…
Quebec City

Healthcare system not ready for ‘tsunami’ of long COVID cases: experts

Michael G. Jackson Jun 11, 2022
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Canada reportedly lags other countries in disease preparedness and research Publication date : June 11, 2022 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • 13 comments…
Quebec Canada

Why 21 severed human feet washed up in Canada and the United States

Michael G. Jackson Jun 10, 2022
Drone view over Home Bay on Jedediah Island, British Columbia, where the first of the area's severed feet was found in 2007. (BWJinks, CC BY-SA 4.0)A foot washes up on a beach. Short article on local news. Another one the foot is washed.…
Quebec Government

Judge rejects government efforts to nullify evidence in Nunavik class action lawsuit

Michael G. Jackson Jun 10, 2022
Links to the breadcrumb New Local News The lawsuit seeks compensation of $219 million, plus $75 million in punitive damages, for repeated violations of the three-day maximum time limit for bail hearings. Author of…
Quebec Community

Four cases of monkeypox identified in Alberta – Red Deer Advocate

Michael G. Jackson Jun 9, 2022
Alberta health officials have identified four cases of monkeypox while Quebec has detected nearly 100 cases. Quebec has the most cases in Canada so far, although the virus has also been found in Alberta, British Columbia and…
Quebec City

Three Quebec artists honored this summer alongside SAQ bistros across Quebec

Michael G. Jackson Jun 9, 2022
MONTREAL, June 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The SAQ is proud to have chosen three Quebec artists to decorate its new selfie cubes which are set to appear at nearly a dozen festivals in five regions of Quebec. With an area of 5.8m2, the…
Quebec Canada

The fate of baby eels worth $400,000 seized in Halifax is unknown

Michael G. Jackson Jun 8, 2022
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) seized 80 kilograms of live baby eels at Halifax's Stanfield Airport on May 30, CBC News has learned, but it's unclear whether the transport - worth an estimated $400 $000 at recent prices – has been…
Quebec Government

The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Quebec health network $15 billion: report

Michael G. Jackson Jun 8, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News Various contracts during the pandemic, such as securing personal protective equipment and providing vaccinations and tests, amounted to $6 billion. Author of the article:…
Quebec Community

Pfizer hails the Quebec government for its new policy on rare diseases and calls on the federal…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 7, 2022
KIRKLAND, QC, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Pfizer Canada welcomes the Government of of Quebec announcement of the creation of the first Quebec rare disease policy. This policy, which was the subject of a consultation process mobilizing several…
Quebec City

EXFO partners with SUSE to deliver real-time network visibility in cloud-native networks

Michael G. Jackson Jun 7, 2022
Equip service providers to monitor and measure network performance in real time QUEBEC CITY, June 7, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO, the communications industry's testing, monitoring and analysis experts, today announced that EXFO's Active…
Quebec Canada

How a Persistent Bahamas Diver Solved a WWII Mystery Involving a Halifax Pilot

Michael G. Jackson Jun 6, 2022
Tom O'Neill didn't know what to think when he received an unexpected email last fall.The email was from a man who claimed to have found a plane, the one O'Neill's uncle was in when it crashed in World War II. The plane was off Nassau,…
Quebec Government

Liberals used Emergency Measures Act to end convoy protests to suppress support in party’s…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 6, 2022
Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning said one of the reasons the Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act to end the convoy protests was because it realized that much of the support for the protests came from Quebec, the…
Quebec Community

Residents rally to demand more action against gun violence in Laval

Michael G. Jackson Jun 4, 2022
Residents and community organizations in Laval say urgent action must be taken to address rising gun violence this summer.Many say they are shaken after Wednesday's shooting at a restaurant in the city's Vimont neighborhood that left a…
Quebec City

Canada firmer than ever in supporting Ukraine after 100 days of war, says Foreign Affairs Minister…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 4, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks during a press conference as she meets her counterparts from the Baltic region on June 2, 2022, in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said…
Quebec Canada

The choreographer tells the little-known story of the Mohawk editors lost in the Quebec Bridge…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 3, 2022
Not reserved47:23comedy and tragedy lessonsOn August 19, 1907, just after 5:30 p.m., a bell rang to let a crew of construction workers know it was time to pack up their things and end the day. They were building a bridge that would connect…
Quebec Government

Bill 96: Quebec threatens to change laws after Montreal schools offer Grade 12 to circumvent new…

Michael G. Jackson Jun 3, 2022
The province is threatening to change the law in response to Montreal schools considering circumventing the effects of Bill 96. Under the new language reform law, enrollment in English-language CEGEPs will be capped. As a…
Quebec Community

Opinion: An urgent need to renew the dialogue in Quebec

Michael G. Jackson Jun 2, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists The disturbing divide between Anglophones and Francophones deserves attention. “At the end of the day, anyone who settles in Quebec and wants to see it flourish is a…
Quebec Canada

Suspected case of monkeypox detected in NB, says Minister of Health

Michael G. Jackson Jun 1, 2022
New Brunswick has detected its first suspected case of monkeypox, according to the provincial health minister.Dorothy Shephard made passing mention of the suspected case of the disease when she answered a question in the Legislative…
Quebec City

These 12 hotels, spas and restaurants in Quebec have been named among the best in the world

Michael G. Jackson Jun 1, 2022
If you're planning a trip to la belle province (or if you live there and just want to have a stay), you might want to consider booking a spot at one of these top Quebec restaurants, hotels, and spas that come to be named among the "most…
Quebec Government

Quebec is not Louisiana, experts say as premier is accused of stoking immigration fears

Michael G. Jackson Jun 1, 2022
MONTREAL — Premier Francois Legault's assertion that Quebec risks turning into Louisiana if the province doesn't have more control over immigration is based more on pre-election posturing than reality, politicians said. opposition and…
Quebec City

Senators plan to play games in Quebec stopped: Péladeau

Michael G. Jackson Jun 1, 2022
Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau said the passing of former Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has ended conversations between the team and his company about which Senators could play in Quebec City. "There have been…
Quebec Community

HAN-LOGEMENT AND THE CITY OF EAST ANGUS INAUGURATE 16 DISABLED-ACCESSIBLE APARTMENTS

Michael G. Jackson May 31, 2022
In partnership with the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, the Société d'habitation du Québec and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ANGUS-EST, QC, May 31, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The non-profit organization Han-Logement…
Quebec Canada

Activist Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash hopes to become the first Indigenous woman in the Quebec…

Michael G. Jackson May 31, 2022
A young Indigenous activist and columnist steps into provincial politics.Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash has announced that she will seek the nomination for the riding of Ungava in northern Quebec under the banner of Québec Solidaire. If she wins…
Quebec Government

Study struggles to explain why Quebec has a high number of COVID-19 deaths but a low excess of…

Michael G. Jackson May 30, 2022
Researchers are struggling to explain why Quebec recorded the highest number of official COVID-19 deaths in the country despite a relatively low number of excess deaths between March 2020 and October 2021.A new study published Monday by the…
Quebec Community

Dozens of people gather in the NDG borough of Montreal to protest Quebec’s Francophonie…

Michael G. Jackson May 30, 2022
Several dozen demonstrators were in the NDG borough of Montreal on Sunday to demonstrate against Quebec's Bill-96. Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Chief Mike Delisle crossed the St. Lawrence River to participate in the protest as he…
Quebec City

The Incredible Journey of the Cree Nation Bears at the Quebec Peewee Tournament

Michael G. Jackson May 29, 2022
VS Harly Washipabano and her mother Dolores, Zane's grandmother, watch the Bears skate down the handshake line. "It's great, not like my Quebec tournament," he said. “We were living in Montreal…
Quebec Canada

The Coalition Avenir Québec kicks off its national convention in Drummondville

Michael G. Jackson May 28, 2022
Coalition Avenir Québec loyalists gather in Drummondville, Quebec. this weekend for its national convention. This is the last big rally for the party before the provincial elections this fall. Concrete barriers and fencing have been…
Quebec Government

Poll results give CAQ a boost ahead of political convention

Michael G. Jackson May 27, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Among the resolutions debated in Drummondville this weekend, the one asking the government to make contemporary Quebec history courses compulsory in CEGEPs, in order to help young…
Quebec Community

The Muslim community of Quebec disappointed with the decision of the Supreme Court

Michael G. Jackson May 27, 2022
Leaders of the Islamic Cultural Center of Quebec have expressed disappointment at the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling that the Quebec mosque shooter will be eligible for parole after 25 years - not the 40 years imposed by a judge or the 50…
Quebec City

Immigrants to Quebec may struggle to enforce their rights under new language law

Michael G. Jackson May 27, 2022
Evelyn Calugay, executive director of PINAY, a Filipino women's rights group, said it took her a year of full-time French lessons to learn the language, after arriving in Quebec in the 1970s. (Sent by Evelyn Calugay - image…
Quebec Canada

The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing nearly $200,000 each to provide 55 households in…

Michael G. Jackson May 26, 2022
OTTAWA (ON), May 26, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Through the Universal Broadband Fund's (UBF) Rapid Response Stream and Operation High Speed ​​(French webpage), the governments of Canada and Quebec take immediate action to ensure that people…
Quebec City

Conservative leadership candidates fight for crucial Quebec in French debate

Michael G. Jackson May 24, 2022
Expectations are high for former Quebec Premier Jean Charest as he is about to take the stage for the leadership debate of the French-speaking Conservatives in his home province, a crucial region has been instrumental in the last two…
Quebec Community

Thousands of homes still without electricity in southwestern Quebec

Michael G. Jackson May 24, 2022
The deafening noise of chainsaws and cleanup crews filled the air in the normally quiet residential streets of Sainte-Adele, a town about 80 kilometers northwest of Montreal in the Laurentians, on Tuesday.More than half of the city's…
Quebec Canada

Numinus’ Continued Collaboration with Health Canada Boosts Mindspace Clinic Approval in Quebec

Michael G. Jackson May 24, 2022
A long-standing commitment of Numinus Wellness Inc. NUMBER collaborate with Health Canada help develop protocols for Special Access Program seems to be paying dividends. Last Monday, the company announced that its Montreal business mental…
Quebec Government

COVID and air pollution, cleaning up storms in Ontario and Quebec: In the news for May 24

Michael G. Jackson May 24, 2022
In The News is a roundup of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day. Here's what's on our editors' radar for the morning of May 24... What we're watching in Canada... In The News is a roundup of articles from…
Quebec Community

Montreal police issued more public health tickets in various neighborhoods, study finds

Michael G. Jackson May 23, 2022
A study that analyzed 31,845 tickets issued for public health offenses by Quebec police during the first 15 months of the pandemic found that there was a higher concentration of fines in some of the most diverse Montreal.According to a…
Quebec City

5 dead after severe thunderstorms in Ontario and Quebec; hundreds of thousands without electricity

Michael G. Jackson May 22, 2022
"There were five fatalities and a few others injured as a result of high winds with this line of thunderstorms," ​​read a statement. weather summary for Ontario and the National Capital Region. "There was also extensive damage to trees,…
Quebec Canada

Access to medical exams a barrier for Ukrainians wanting to work in Canada

Michael G. Jackson May 22, 2022
Ukrainians fleeing war face unexpected obstacles when seeking work in Canada.One is a requirement for a medical exam which is expensive and can be difficult to access. Another is the time it takes to update their work permits once the…
Quebec Government

17 regions of Quebec are under severe thunderstorm watch with risk of tornadoes

Michael G. Jackson May 21, 2022
The weather in Quebec does not look too good! If you were expecting hot and humid days for the summer, think again because Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for 17 regions of the province. In addition to heavy…
Quebec Community

The ‘great replacement’ conspiracy theory united white supremacists long before Buffalo,…

Michael G. Jackson May 20, 2022
Whether it's the "great replacement" or something else, the conspiracy theory espoused by the accused Buffalo, NY, shooter has inspired several mass shootings in recent years - in Canada and around the world .Ten people died Saturday in the…
Quebec City

The Supreme Court will rule on the sentence of Alexandre Bissonnette on May 27

Michael G. Jackson May 19, 2022
Canada's highest court is set to rule on the constitutionality of consecutive life sentences for the gunman who murdered six people at a Quebec mosque in 2017. The Supreme Court of Canada announced Thursday that a decision will…
Quebec Canada

Canada’s largest federal public sector union declares deadlock in negotiations with Ottawa

Michael G. Jackson May 18, 2022
PSAC President Chris Aylward speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, October 31, 2018.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressCanada's largest federal public sector union says it has declared an impasse in negotiations with Ottawa and plans to file…
Quebec Government

Federal Court Rejects Telus Bid to Block Quebecor’s $830M Spectrum Purchase in Western Canada

Michael G. Jackson May 18, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Telecom News Buying spectrum is key to Quebecor's plan to expand mobile services outside of its Quebec stronghold, especially if it fails to acquire Freedom Mobile from Shaw Both Telus and…
Quebec Community

Highlighting the reality of LGBTQ2+ communities in academia

Michael G. Jackson May 17, 2022
When you're feeling good, going to college can be a life-changing and fulfilling experience, whether you're working there or studying there. But despite efforts in recent years to make academia as welcoming and inclusive as possible for…
Quebec City

Conservatives condemn racist conspiracy theory and attack Buffalo shooting

Michael G. Jackson May 16, 2022
Leadership candidates and interim leader of the Conservative Party condemn racist 'white replacement theory' that allegedly inspired Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo, NYBut there's still division within the party over how that sentencing…
Quebec Canada

Glass shortage has pubs and distilleries near breaking point

Michael G. Jackson May 16, 2022
Several distilleries, restaurants and pubs in Ottawa and beyond are among the latest victims of global supply chain disruptions as a shortage of glass bottles has left them wondering how to serve their customers.Adam Brierley, owner of…
Quebec Government

Group’s struggle to replace buses a symptom of Quebec’s lack of public funding, lawyer…

Michael G. Jackson May 15, 2022
A Montreal non-profit organization needs a new bus so it can continue to provide a range of harm reduction services and supplies to people living in precarious situations across the city.Anonymous already has a traveling six-wheeler on the…
Quebec Community

Large demonstration in downtown Montreal against Quebec’s controversial French bill

Michael G. Jackson May 14, 2022
The streets of downtown Montreal were flooded with protesters on Saturday as many rallied against Bill 96, the Quebec government's proposed law to reform its Charter of the French Language.Organized by groups that represent the province's…
Quebec City

CP NewsAlert: Pope Francis to visit Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit in July

Michael G. Jackson May 14, 2022
By Jessica Gresko in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court was changed by the shocking leak of a draft opinion earlier this month. The opinion suggests the court is set to strike down the abortion…
Quebec Canada

Over 40,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Canada, but hospitalizations are falling again –…

Michael G. Jackson May 14, 2022
At least 40,000 people across Canada have died from contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic began more than two years ago, according to provincial data, and more than 70 people still die every day. Still, hospitalizations and…
Quebec Government

Ontario and Quebec have yet to match the federal government’s proposed tax relief for small…

Michael G. Jackson May 13, 2022
Under the current rules, access to the small business rate is reduced proportionately when a business has taxable capital between $10 million and $15 million. According to the proposal, access to the tariff would be phased!--3rd>…
Quebec Community

What we choose to retain: a film on identity and the English-speaking community of Quebec

Michael G. Jackson May 12, 2022
Documentary premieres May 13 at the Hudson Film Festival Marginal artsMegan Le Stum — Posted on May 12, 2022 4 minutes Guy Rex Rodgers, director of What We Choose to Remember. Photo…
Quebec Canada

Canadian soldier charged with speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine mandate in uniform – National

Michael G. Jackson May 11, 2022
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 11, 2022 5:04 PM Smaller!-->!-->…
Quebec Government

The Government of Canada is accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 by supporting Lignum Veneer

Michael G. Jackson May 11, 2022
Victoriaville the company receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED. VICTORIAVILLE, QC, May 11, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business innovation and growth contributes to…
Quebec Community

Quebec’s language reform ‘does not take into account’ Indigenous communities,…

Michael G. Jackson May 10, 2022
Indigenous leaders have spoken out amid the impending passage of the Quebec government's controversial language bill aimed at protecting the French language. The chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador said…
Quebec City

Only certain students were allowed to use the digital tool during the Quebec ministry exam

Michael G. Jackson May 10, 2022
Not all secondary 5 students took last Thursday's ministerial French exams according to the same rules, Radio-Canada learned. According to Radio-Canada, some classes were only allowed to use a printed dictionary for the exam while others…
Quebec Canada

Ukraine news: No date set for full reopening of Canadian Embassy

Michael G. Jackson May 9, 2022
Canada has returned its ambassador to Ukraine, Larisa Galadza, to reopen the embassy in kyiv, but it is not yet clear when there will be a full diplomatic restoration in the region. In an interview on CTV News Channel's Power…
Quebec Government

Nunavik prepares a warm welcome as Governor General returns to his home region – National

Michael G. Jackson May 8, 2022
The usual excitement at the end of the school year in Nunavik reaches a new level, as hundreds of students prepare to present special projects to the country's first Indigenous Governor General. Mary Simon's tour of the Nunavik region…
Quebec Community

“Making monsters out of each other”: companies fear the impact of Quebec law on language

Michael G. Jackson May 8, 2022
As Quebec's controversial language law moves closer to passage, the province's business community is growing concerned about what it could mean for its bottom line, with some companies considering exiting it altogether. Known as Bill 96,…
Quebec City

Take to the skies in Quebec | Travel

Michael G. Jackson May 7, 2022
IIt's a terribly long descent from the crest of Montmorency Falls, but as I'm standing there in the deafening spray, I'm not at all scared. Instead, my reaction is one of awe - because I just climbed the sheer 300ft cliff and now I can…
Quebec Canada

COVID continues to impact mental health 2 years later

Michael G. Jackson May 7, 2022
Toronto- It's been more than two years since the start of the pandemic, and yet new data shows that almost a quarter of Canadians still report high levels of anxiety - figures largely unchanged since 2020. Researchers…
Quebec City

A psychiatrist sticks to the diagnosis of narcissism of the aggressor with the sword of Quebec in…

Michael G. Jackson May 6, 2022
The defense attorney for the young man charged in the 2020 Halloween sword attacks in Quebec City today accused an expert Crown witness of choosing facts to support a theory that Carl Girouard is a hypervigilant narcissist. In a sometimes…
Quebec Canada

Oil companies’ record profits should be invested in climate action: Guilbeault

Michael G. Jackson May 5, 2022
Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: The Canadian Press Mia Rabson Publication date : May 05, 2022 • 36 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the…
Quebec Government

The government is investing $92 million to support tourism development in all regions of Québec

Michael G. Jackson May 5, 2022
QUEBEC, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Before the meeting of the entire sector at the Assises du tourisme 2022, the Minister of Tourism Caroline Proulx announced a major investment of $92 million develop regional tourism in Quebec. These funds…
Quebec Community

Too soon to stop wearing masks in Quebec: health experts

Michael G. Jackson May 4, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Hospitalizations and other indicators may decline, but they are still high, they said. Publication date : May 04, 2022 • 51 minutes ago • 4 minute read • 7 comments…
Quebec City

Suspect in 2020 Halloween sword attack in Quebec is a narcissist: Crown expert

Michael G. Jackson May 4, 2022
A Crown expert says the suspect in the 2020 Halloween murders in Quebec City is narcissistic, seeks recognition and could not have been delirious the night of the stabbings. Neuropsychologist Dr William Pothier told jurors that…
Quebec Canada

Shapovalov ousted from Madrid Open after 3-set loss to Murray in 2nd round

Michael G. Jackson May 3, 2022
Canadian Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Madrid Open on Tuesday following a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 loss to former number one Andy Murray in the second round on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain. Shapovalov put himself in a hole early as he…
Quebec Community

Quebec celebrates the funeral of Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur

Michael G. Jackson May 3, 2022
Quebecers and hockey fans around the world will salute Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur today as the province holds a state funeral in his honor. Lafleur, who won five Stanley Cup titles and was a Quebec hockey hero long before his NHL playing…
Quebec City

As Quebec election nears, Legault steps away from pandemic spotlight

Michael G. Jackson May 2, 2022
After nearly two years as the public face of the province's response to COVID-19, François Legault has made a U-turn. Since February 1, the Quebec government has held a total of 15 press conferences on COVID-19. The Prime Minister…
Quebec Canada

Thousands of people gather to say goodbye to Guy Lafleur at the Bell Center in Montreal

Michael G. Jackson May 1, 2022
Thousands of Quebecers are taking the opportunity today to bid their last farewell to hockey legend Guy Lafleur. The first of two public tours will take place at the Bell Center in Montreal until 8 p.m. Sunday, followed by the second…
Quebec Community

Saying goodbye to Guy Lafleur: how to follow the ceremonies on CBC

Michael G. Jackson Apr 30, 2022
This week, Montreal fans and the hockey world in general will have the opportunity to officially say goodbye to one of the greatest players in Canadiens history. Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur died last week at the age of 70.…
Quebec City

Beer shortage caused by Molson Coors strike looms in parts of Quebec, bar owners warn –…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 29, 2022
The head of the Quebec Bar Owners Association says some foam vendors may soon dry up due to an ongoing strike at a Molson Coors brewery. In a telephone interview, Renaud Poulin said he has received dozens of calls from pub owners who…
Quebec Canada

Youthful host team look to make a statement at home at Canada Sevens

Michael G. Jackson Apr 29, 2022
Head coach Jack Hanratty describes it as a "new franchise". A lot has changed since the Canadian women's team won the bronze medal in Rugby Sevens' Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Head coach Jack Hanratty describes it as a "new…
Quebec Government

Legault apologizes after a “low blow” on the death of MP Pierre Arcand

Michael G. Jackson Apr 27, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Later, the Premier of Quebec tried to calm the waters by insisting that he was actually making a positive comment about Arcand. "I want to say that I am in top form," said…
Quebec Community

4 Concordians receive the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Quebec Youth

Michael G. Jackson Apr 27, 2022
The prestigious Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Youth recognizes the involvement, determination and constant effort of Quebecers who have a positive influence in their community. Four Concordia students are among the 2022 winners.…
Quebec City

Pierre Poilievre promises to revive a $14 billion Quebec LNG project that the province canceled last…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 26, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Canadian politics Canada The federal government has also disapproved of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the Saguenay region of the province. Publication date : April 26, 2022 •…
Quebec Canada

Softchoice Named Best Workplace™ in Canada for 17th Consecutive Year

Michael G. Jackson Apr 26, 2022
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) has been named Best Workplace™ in Canada by the Great Place to Work® Institute for the 17th consecutive year. This award is based on feedback received through a 2021 Great Place to…
Quebec Government

Indigenous child welfare law largely upheld after Quebec court challenge

Michael G. Jackson Apr 25, 2022
By Benjamin Powless Journalist of the Local Journalism Initiative First Nations leaders applaud a Quebec Court of Appeal decision that upheld key elements of a federal First Nations child welfare law in effect since January 1, 2020,…
Quebec City

Quebec government workers are organizing a 2-day protest in Montreal this week

Michael G. Jackson Apr 25, 2022
A demonstration in Montreal is organized by the Union of Public and Parapublic Service of Quebec (SFPQ) on Tuesday April 26 and Wednesday April 27. Quebec government employees will also hold a similar rally in Quebec City on the same…
Quebec Community

It’s time to really appreciate Patrice Bergeron. … Or lose it?

Michael G. Jackson Apr 25, 2022
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is not just a hockey icon, but a sports icon and it's time the Boston sports landscape recognized him more than they did because they might be running out of time. The Boston Bruins…
Quebec Canada

Domestic violence aggravated by containment measures, according to a Quebec study

Michael G. Jackson Apr 24, 2022
A study by the University of Sherbrooke (UdeS) shows that the containment measures imposed during the first waves of the pandemic caused the number of cases of domestic violence to explode. According to data compiled by three medical…
Quebec Community

Kraft Hockeyville Canada Announces Top 4 Communities

Michael G. Jackson Apr 23, 2022
TORONTO-- Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), has announced the top 4 finalists vying for the coveted Kraft Hockeyville 2022 title. These…
Quebec Government

poll – Williams Lake Tribune

Michael G. Jackson Apr 23, 2022
A majority of Canadians want to see behind the curtain and examine how provincial and federal governments have handled the COVID-19 pandemic. In a poll by Research Co., a British Columbia-based pollster, 66% of respondents said…
Quebec City

Quebec drunk driver sentenced to 16 years for killing 4 family members

Michael G. Jackson Apr 22, 2022
The Quebec motorist who killed two children, their mother and grandfather last fall when his car hit theirs, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Éric Légaré, 44, was under the influence of alcohol and speeding when the vehicle he was…
Quebec Canada

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing $8.2 million to build 22 housing…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 22, 2022
Future tenants of the building could also benefit from additional housing assistance under the Rent Supplement Program of the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ). This aid, which could amount to almost $2.5 million over 20 years, will be…
Quebec Government

A video capturing police officers intervening during a mother-child visit causes shock in Nunavik

Michael G. Jackson Apr 21, 2022
In a video that circulated widely this week, an Inuit child cries as police drag him barefoot away from a visit to his mother's home in Quebec's Far North. The video, posted on Facebook by the seven-year-old's mother, has racked…
Quebec Community

Man who harassed Concordia student receives two-year community sentence

Michael G. Jackson Apr 21, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Local News “There needs to be a system where victims of crimes – especially victims of sexual violence – can report them and be treated with dignity,” Anastasia Boldireff said after Adamo Bono was…
Quebec City

20 Quebec destinations will have round-trip flights for $500 or less this summer

Michael G. Jackson Apr 20, 2022
The provincial government has announced a plan to make flights within Quebec cheaper and promote air service to more distant destinations. The plan includes a $500 limit on the price of round-trip intra-Quebec flights to certain…
Quebec Canada

Why Canada closed some mackerel and spring herring fisheries in Quebec and Atlantic Canada

Michael G. Jackson Apr 19, 2022
Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News Author of the article: Publication date : April 19, 2022 • 19 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article THE CONVERSATION…
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