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Dominique Fontaine doesn't mince words about how Haitian artists have been sidelined from the Quebec art scene.Although they've been in the province for decades and constantly show their work, Haitian artists have only recently begun to…

Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at the age of 86.The foundation he created announced on Friday his death from health complications in a palliative care home in…

For the fifth consecutive year, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank recognizes that it is a privilege and an honor to be one of the top 10 charities in Canada. Earlier this week, Charity Intelligence Canada's Top 10 Impact!-->…

Fifty-five thousand school support workers in Ontario defied an anti-wildcat strike bill imposed by the provincial Progressive Conservative government led by Doug Ford on November 4-7. Using the anti-democratic "notwithstanding clause"…

The Pointe-Claire Canoe-Kayak Club and the City of Pointe-Claire are looking for volunteer candidates to sit on the Board of Directors for the following period (January 2023 to December 31, 2025). The Pointe-Claire Canoe-Kayak…

The Grater vessel and its crew studying the river were built in 2004 and designed by scientists from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR). The Lampsilis is modeled after a catamaran, with two aluminum hulls that sit barely a…

As the climate crisis causes water levels to drop, riverbeds to dry up and glaciers to melt, artifacts such as old warships, an ancient city and human remains have emerged. This story is part of "Climate Artifacts", a mini-series telling…

For some protesters gathered outside Premier Francois Legault's office on Sunday, Quebec's plan to distribute up to $600 to households this fall won't help some people pay their rent. "A check might help people not go to the food bank…

The port district of Limoilou in Quebec, on August 15, 2022. Limoilou is next to the international port of Quebec, where the!--Header>…

Jean-Michel Duquette, a third-year psychology student at College Montmorency in Laval, Que., says he was standing near the front door of his school on Friday when suddenly he saw people running."I was like, 'Oh my God, what's going on?'" he…

A Cape Breton veteran is remembered as someone who lifted his community but wanted little acclaim for his hard work.Lemuel Marcus Skeete's family believe he was the last surviving African Nova Scotian veteran of World War II. During his…

The federal government opened a national center in Dieppe, New Brunswick, on Wednesday with the aim of increasing Francophone immigration. The federal center will conduct studies and encourage efforts to attract French-speaking…

Quebec's Department of Transportation has announced it is postponing the eviction of people living under the Ville-Marie highway in Montreal until it can help relocate them.To clear the way for maintenance work, the ministry gave people…

MONTREAL — A Native A Quebec man who was denied car insurance because he lived on a reserve was the victim of racial discrimination, the province's human rights commission found in a recent ruling. Alexis Wawanoloath, a lawyer and…

For more than three decades, members of Anchorage's Zen community have gathered in unusual places — from a bustling mall to a converted garage — with the same intention: to simply sit and meditate in silence.More nomadic, they found peace…

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time in 50 years of history, the Common Front of Quebec supported union actions outside the province. CUPE Quebec union leaders will be at Queen's Park to protest the Ford government's Bill…

Q This unusual spinning silver bracelet features two miniature paintings and comes with an original case marked "Savage, Lyman & Co., Jewelers & C. Cathedral Block, Notre Dame Street, Montreal." The cameos depict relatives—a…

Daniel Côté holds several titles: mayor of Gaspé, president of the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ), prefect of the MRC Côte-de-Gaspé. Now add an international hero to the list. Côté is praised for intervening this week in a violent…

A Toronto public library is trying to combat Canadian ageism through storytelling - allowing library visitors to "check out" seniors for 30-minute conversations. This 'human library' initiative, called 'UnJudge Aging', was the…

MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected deputies of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to take the oath to King Charles III. MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected deputies of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to take the oath to…

THE HATQC , November 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led, community-based justice services. This is a key element in achieving systemic change in our justice system.…

Breadcrumb Links Immovable Local company Company Industry consultant Altus Group says the office vacancy rate could reach 29% by 2027.

Citing growing demand for its fleet charging solutions, Hydro-Québec has created the new dedicated subsidiary to more efficiently offer its services and support its customers Commercial fleet operators in Quebec have a new ally in…

Representatives of the Francophone community of Yellowknife will travel to France and Morocco in November to encourage immigration to the NWT. “The idea is that Canadian provinces and territories go to French-speaking regions and!-->…

Steven Dubois, who won a silver medal in speed skating for Canada in the 1,500 meters at the Beijing Olympics in February, achieved the same result at the season-opening World Cup in short track on Saturday to Montreal.Dubois, who was…

Canada Soccer is urged to back calls to compensate migrant workers whose work made the next World Cup in Qatar a reality – and cost some of them their lives.Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have been involved in the preparation for…

CED grants $130,500 to the Outaouais Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development (CREDDO) for planting trees in Gatineau's urban parks. GATINEAU, QC, October 27, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for…

Police in Trail, British Columbia, are recommending attempted murder charges against a Quebec man who allegedly shot them after he claimed he tried to enter an ambulance station. The incident took place just before midnight at the…

Quebec police watchdog launches independent investigation after a man on a motorcycle died shortly after a police chase. The intervention involving the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) took place in Estrie early Wednesday morning, according…

Narwhals. Credit: Glenn Williams, public domain A team of researchers affiliated with…

Some business people say they'd rather be lucky than good at what they do.In the case of newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault, it can sometimes be difficult to separate his strategy from his good fortune. Recognizing, as Legault…

This comment is from Windham resident Nancy Tips. Ooooh. Not yet. Outgoing State Senator Anthony Pollina, in his recent opinion piece, attempts to revive the old trope that opponents of industrial wind power in Vermont don't want…

An emergency doctor at Montreal's Fleury Hospital has had his license withdrawn after the College of Physicians found he had not told the truth about his past studies in the United States. Sanjeev Sirpal was admitted to…

HelloFresh haunts the streets of Toronto with the launch of its food waste cemetery TORONTO, October 21, 2022 /CNW/ - www.hellofresh.ca HelloFresh is mourning the loss of food that went too soon with the launch of its food waste…

MONTREAL, October 20, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Hydro-Québec welcomes the decision of the Premier of Québec to set up and personally chair a new commission dedicated to the energy transition and the economy. We share the goal of using our…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Time is up, show us the cards. Prime Minister François Legault announced Thursday his new cabinet, the one he wants to see manage Quebec within the framework of the second mandate…

QUEBEC CITY, October 19, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Harnois Énergies (HÉ) and Solugaz, two of the largest propane distribution companies in Quebecannounced that they have entered into a partnership agreement on September 28, 2022. The purpose…

Price freeze: Galen Weston, President and Chairman of Loblaw, with the company's unnamed budget line (Source: CNW Group/Loblaw Companies Limited)…

On May 30, Bill C 13, which makes several changes to strengthen, protect and promote the French language, received its second reading in the House of Commons. The bill is currently being studied by the Standing Committee on Official…

Breadcrumb Links New Canadian politics "Unless you want to shrink your economy and are willing to drop some businesses...you have no other way but to increase the levels of integration" Publication date : October…

QUEBEC CITY, October 17, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Martin RoyChairman of the Board of Directors, and Cynthia Package, General Manager of the Pentathlon Group, are pleased to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with Sun Life as title…

Hooker Emily Tuttosi scored two tries to help Canada beat Italy 22-12 on Saturday for a second successive victory and a place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.After conceding a try in the first…

I stayed at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic luxury hotel, for around $600.…

NDP Emergency Preparedness Critic Richard Cannings issued the following statement: “Canadians are living with the deadly and catastrophic effects of the climate crisis. More frequent and extreme weather events are costing…

Click here to access footage and photosQUEBEC CITY, October 14, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Technimount EMS ("Technimount"), a leading provider of medical device mounting solutions, continues to innovate with the Extension ProMT Assistant -…

A small community north of Toronto is in shock Wednesday after police identified an officer who worked with outreach and mental health teams and a veteran officer trained in hostage negotiations as victims of a fatal shooting Tuesday.The…

As part of his campaign, Premier François Legault and his Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government promised another handout to citizens to help fight inflation. Over the summer, Legault et co. announced that the government would pay a…

With its many inspiring initiatives, Israel Hilles has become a global role model for women.MONTREAL, October 11, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Israel Hilles is a management specialist with more than 15 years of expertise. In 2022, it launches…

Guilbault cedes the Capitale-Nationale file Local Journalism Initiative reporter Ruby Pratka [email protected] Prime Minister François Legault is expected to appoint a new cabinet during the week of October 16. Geneviève Guilbault,…

As Canadian retail darling Aritzia prepares to release its latest quarterly results on Wednesday, it continues to stand out as a leader and pioneer in a complex, roller-coaster retail environment. The Vancouver-born fashion company,…

Vancouver- The idea of ​​relocating his community is not what Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band in British Columbia's Nicola Valley thought he was considering when he was elected chief early last year. After…

Tyson Beukeboom, Elissa Alarie and Karen Paquin kick off their third Rugby World Cup on Saturday when third-placed Canada take on 13th-placed Japan in Group B at the Northland Events Center in Whangarei, New Zealand. Beukeboom (50…

As we all know, Canada has two official languages ​​- French and English - and that means there are always plenty of jobs for bilingual people in Canada.Having the ability to speak both English and French can give you a major advantage in…

Community sports Athletes from France and Quebec are visiting the area this week to train and compete with members of the national champion Gig Harbor canoe and kayak racing team. International athletes will join GHCKRT members and…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News Winning more powers, including over temporary workers and the family reunification program, was a key part of his election campaign. Publication date : October 06, 2022…

If a trip to Quebec is planned for this fall and/or winter, you might want to consider booking a few nights at the best hotel in the country. At least that's according to Conde Nast Traveler - a UK-based luxury travel magazine - and their…

CES, which was founded in Ireland in 1979, operates eight year-round centers around the world, after opening a school in Toronto in 2018. The new Vancouver school is located in historic Gastown and offers seven classrooms as well as…

Atlantic Canadians and Quebecers are resilient. In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Fiona, thousands of people are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet. The Government…

Kateri Champagne Jourdain became the first Innu — and the first Indigenous woman — to be elected to the National Assembly. The Coalition Avenir Québec candidate snatched the riding of Duplessis from the Parti Québécois after 40 years of PQ…

It would be difficult to blame David Brisson if he had chosen to stay closer to his home in Quebec. The capital of the Canadian province of Quebec is…

Like many North American Jewish children celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah, Jason Sherman received a certificate that a tree had been planted in Israel in his honor. In Shermans case, it was 1975 and he thought no more of the…

CORNWALL, ONT. - A popular Quebec racing driver who died suddenly this month is being honored at a local race track in October, thanks to an outpouring of support from the racing community. Racing in Eastern…

Breadcrumb Links New Canadian politics Legault said Immigration Minister Jean Boulet is "so sad" to say that most immigrants "don't work, don't speak French or adhere to the values ​​of Quebec society." Author of…

Canada's gross domestic product rose 0.1% in July, beating expectations of a decline, as growth in the mining, agriculture and oil and gas sectors offset a contraction in the manufacturing sector.Statistics Canada reported Thursday that…

In 2021, the Government of Canada officially passed legislation to make September 30 a federal holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. The holiday honors children who “never…

Migrants are currently being held in provincial jails across Canada even though they are not charged with a crime.Under agreements with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), many provinces detain migrants for administrative reasons, a…

seventh edition of Quebecers in Mexico Quebecers have brought a multitude of films which, among other properties, are mostly directed by women. The directors of this Canadian province stand out for their proposals to tell the stories of…

(FILES) This file photo taken March 24, 2021 and released by Miss Grand International beauty pageant on March 25, 2021 shows Miss Grand International contestant Han Lay taking part in the national costume part of the pageant in Bangkok.…

OTTAWA- The federal government has announced that it is dropping all COVID-19 related border restrictions for anyone entering Canada, including: proof of COVID-19 vaccination, quarantine and isolation requirements,…

MONTREAL — An incumbent prime minister and his party navigate an election campaign as a fragmented opposition vies for voters' attention in the absence of a central rallying point or decisive missteps. MONTREAL — An incumbent prime…

Some businesses and communities in the Outaouais say they are ready to comply with the controversial changes to Bill 96 in French, but warn that it could come at a cost.Bill 96 proposes to revoke the bilingual status of any Quebec…

The united people of Canada are kicked out of an Ottawa church, roller skating makes a comeback, and Canada's largest Canadian Tire store opens in Ottawa. CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at the top five stories in Ottawa…

Without any sign of slowing down, hurricane Fiona should hit eastern Quebec as early as Friday evening or Saturday morning, warned Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).The department has issued a hurricane warning for the Magdalen…

HAfter the arrest earlier this month of a fugitive wanted in connection with the stabbing deaths of 11 people, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police hastily called a press conference to announce that Myles Sanderson was "no no longer a threat"…

The leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, Dominique Anglade, has pledged to form a Secretariat for Quebecers with autism or disability, with a dedicated minister. The project aims to represent more than one million Quebecers…

The Kativik Regional Government is seeking the opinion of Nunavimmiut on the areas to be protected from development in Nunavik. Since 2020, more than…

Recent demographic projections from the Quebec Institute of Statistics suggest that the third link project proposed by the Legault government — two underwater tunnels that would connect Quebec and Lévis across the St. Lawrence — may not be…

The WWF report also prioritizes new areas for protection by looking for overlaps in conservation values, including areas with high numbers of species at risk such as the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.Indigenous-managed conservation…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Conservative Leader Eric Duhaime says the tunnel is a waste of money and instead calls for a bridge to connect the two towns. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

Elections Quebec is reversing its usual campaign advertising script in hopes that new messaging will propel more voters to the polls next month. The campaign, created by Quebec-based marketing and communications agency Cossette, is…

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan—On a recent day in this small community on the Canadian prairies, people gathered in the school gymnasium to listen to traditional Aboriginal drumming and mournful music during a consecutive funeral .…

The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), François Legault, said on Saturday that he did not intend to publish the results of a study on the potential impact of a “third link” crossing the river. Saint-Laurent from Quebec to…

Links to the breadcrumb Local News The leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec says that no other party could achieve the same turnout. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Jocelyn Richer…

Ottawa, ON – Raquel Dancho, Shadow Conservative Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement after media reports revealed that a dangerous ISIS child trafficker could roam the streets of Canada freely: "According…

CBC Quebec's Black Changemakers series is back. We are looking for people in black communities in Quebec who help shape our future.Now in its third year, this series recognizes Black people whose efforts are having a meaningful impact and…

As François Legault walked around the room of a Laval pizzeria, smiling and shaking hands, he stopped and delivered a message to four men having lunch at a table."It's time for things to change in Laval," said the leader of the Coalition…

As climate change shows its growing destructive power in floods and droughts around the world, even staunch advocates of the transition from fossil fuels to battery-electric vehicles know that electric vehicles alone won't solve the…

From left to right: Lindsay Sarazin (Pikwàkanagàn), Denyse Nadon (Apitipi Anicinapek), Margaret Edwards (Apitipi Anicinapek), Blair Beaucage (Nipissing), Tanya Matthews (Apitipi Anicinapek), Jomarie Einish…

If you grew up in Canada, chances are you ate some delicious snacks in the 1990s or early 2000s that you can't find in grocery stores anymore (or even remember what they were called! ).On TikTok, @callmeblais did a roundup of abandoned…

MONTREAL, September 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - As the election season is in full swing, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Federation of General Practitioners of Quebec (FMOQ) and the Federation of Medical Specialists of Quebec…

Coalition Avenir Québec leader Francois Legault greets a supporter during an election stopover in Saint-Jérôme, Que., Sept. 10.Graham Hughes/The Canadian PressFederal politics slid into Quebec's provincial election campaign on Sunday as the…

MONTREAL - The mixed reactions in Quebec to the death of Queen Elizabeth II highlight the province's complex…

TORONTO — Canada's recently unlucky Conservatives, losers of three consecutive federal elections that exposed the divisions between their populist and more moderate factions, on Saturday chose Pierre Poilievre, a scorched-earth-style…

Quebec Premier Francois Legault may be on his way to a triumphant re-election, a victory based not on his charisma or his audacious plans for the province's future, but on division, exclusion and the "otherness" of a significant part of the…

Breadcrumb Links “We went on strike for the first time and our members stood up” Union members have complained about poor working conditions and overuse of subcontractors. Photo by Loren Elliott/Reuters Files…

Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault is promising to increase immigration to Quebec City as part of a plan to make the provincial capital Quebec's "second metropolis". Legault's party is contested in the Quebec region…

Senators hear about the many ways black and Muslim women in Edmonton face discrimination, as the Senate Human Rights Committee stops at some Canadian cities hardest hit by Islamophobia.Dunia Nur, president of the African Canadian Civic…

If he were to become premier of Quebec, the leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he would give his deputies more freedom of expression. The PQ leader made the proposal on Thursday, saying he would…

"We don't see the English-speaking community in Quebec as a threat, we see them as allies."It's day 10 of the Quebec election campaign and for the first time, Éric Duhaime is holding a press conference half in English and half in French.…

Yes, he really said that.In a TV show interview with Radio-Canada this Sunday, Legault answered a series of questions as part of a special program in anticipation of the next election. Among a series of more normal conversations with…

Quebec has three percent of the world's fresh water, but municipalities west of the island of Montreal are increasingly concerned about their supply. Officials want the next government to force industries to pay more for the water they…

The right-wing provincial government CAQ (Coalition Avenir Québec) continues its maneuvers to quell popular anger after new revelations of massive and deadly pollution generated by the Horne Foundry, owned by the multinational Glencore, in…

Québec solidaire (QS) wants the Government of Québec to buy 10,000 affordable houses and condos to “sell them 25% cheaper” on average during a first mandate. A QS government would create a $1 billion "anti-speculation fund"…

Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSept 4 (Reuters) - Canadian police said on Sunday they were looking for two suspects who allegedly killed 10 people and injured at least 15 others in stabbing attacks in the province…

Melfort RCMP have issued a province-wide dangerous person alert after multiple reports of stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan.A recent update on the provincial emergency alert website indicates that there are…

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec promised on Saturday to build a pair of private medical centers that would offer services that would be free for Quebecers and reimbursed by Medicare in a bid to relieve public emergencies.…

Mention the name Larry Hodgson to an avid gardener in Quebec, and chances are the same image will come to mind: a tall guy with a broad smile and a wide-brimmed khaki hat, standing in a garden , explaining how to grow things.Hodgson is one…

When the owners of Mount Baldy Ski Resort in Thunder Bay, Ontario, posted an unusual advertisement seeking help for a summer goat herder, resumes poured in from across Canada and as far away as Australia.As they sifted through the…

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec has decided to play the short game when it comes to election promises in terms of health, insisting on the importance of making commitments that it can keep. MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News The Quebec comedy legend has long supported "the principle of accessibility to sports and cultural leisure for all". Author of the article: Yvon Deschamps, now 87,…

Elisa Silva is originally from Brazil, but lives with her aunt and uncle in Montreal hoping to attend high school in Canada. The 15-year-old was due to start school last Friday. She was enrolled in FACE, a specialized primary and…

Quebec added 852 cases of PCR COVID-19 to its tally on Tuesday, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,176,935. In addition, 169 rapid tests have been reported in the past 24 hours, with 141 positives for a total of…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New The promise of a one-time payment comes after his CAQ party promised "the biggest tax cut in Quebec history".

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday condemned an abusive verbal attack on his Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as "extremely disturbing harassment" that was not a isolated…

Founded in 2011 by François Legault, a former PQ minister and airline executive, and Charles Sirois, a businessman who had supported the Liberals, the centre-right party has sought to move beyond the independence debate by instead promoting…

MONTREAL — At least two Quebec political parties said Saturday they would field more women than men as candidates in the fall provincial elections, including the one leading in the polls on the eve of the campaign launch. MONTREAL —…

Warning: This story contains details of a sexual nature that may upset readers.As calls mount for leaders of Canada's national hockey organization to step down over sexual misconduct scandals, federal sports minister Pascale St-Onge calls…

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