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Conservative leadership candidates fight for crucial Quebec in French debate

Michael G. Jackson May 24, 2022
Quebec Community

Thousands of homes still without electricity in southwestern Quebec

Quebec Canada

Numinus’ Continued Collaboration with Health Canada Boosts…

Quebec Government

COVID and air pollution, cleaning up storms in Ontario and Quebec: In…

Quebec Community

Montreal police issued more public health tickets in various…

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…
Quebec Community

NY Green lights up clean energy projects, but concerns linger

Michael G. Jackson Apr 18, 2022
Some groups have expressed concerns about the impact a project will have on Indigenous communities, and some want assurances that the state's shift to clean energy will result in the shutdown of fossil fuel power plants in the…
Quebec City

The Weather Network – Boom or bust: the storm in central Canada could be an overrun for some

Michael G. Jackson Apr 17, 2022
Sunday, April 17, 2022, 8:42 p.m. – A complex storm approaching Ontario and Quebec will create quite a mess across the region as the new work week approaches. Here's what we know so far. Get ready for a busy few days in central…
Quebec Canada

Ghaziabad boy Kartik Vasudev who was shot dead in Canada, cremated : The Tribune India

Michael G. Jackson Apr 17, 2022
PTI Ghaziabad, April 16 A management student who was shot dead outside the Toronto subway in Canada earlier this month was cremated in his hometown…
Quebec Government

A “meeting of minds” between Poilievre and Duhaime’s populism in Quebec

Michael G. Jackson Apr 16, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Canadian politics Canada In the spring of 2003, Poilievre, then a young political attaché, sacrificed his weeks of vacation to help Duhaime in order to have him elected deputy of the Action…
Quebec Community

Storm hits Ontario and Quebec, causing power loss for more than 215,000 Canadians – National

Michael G. Jackson Apr 16, 2022
Strong winds blew through Quebec and Ontario on Friday, causing the loss of electricity for more than 215,000 Canadians. Hydro One, a utility that transmits and distributes electricity across Ontario, told Global News that more than…
Quebec Canada

13-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in school bus crash

Michael G. Jackson Apr 14, 2022
A 13-year-old girl who was injured in a school bus crash on Tuesday afternoon has died from her injuries, according to the RCMP. The girl had been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the incident on Woodlawn Road in…
Quebec Government

Quebec faces a shortage of 100,000 housing units, according to a housing construction association

Michael G. Jackson Apr 14, 2022
The Association québécoise de la construction d'habitations said the province was short of nearly 100,000 homes to meet household demand. Filling the shortage of rental properties and units will be "a nice…
Quebec Community

Quebec’s sixth wave continues to escalate, but strict health measures are unlikely

Michael G. Jackson Apr 13, 2022
People with symptoms of COVID-19 should stick to 10 days of COVID-19 precautions to protect their community from a 'worrying' increase in cases in Quebec, says acting director of public health , Dr. Luc Boileau. The warning comes…
Quebec City

This Quebec music festival has a floating stage and you can catch it by tubing and kayaking

Michael G. Jackson Apr 13, 2022
The Festive! of Baie-Saint-Paul, one hour north of Quebec, is back from July 21 to 24 with a stacked line-up of local and international acts, some of which will be presented on a floating river stage! Attendees can splash around in the…
Quebec Canada

Nigeria hold Canada level in final game of Celebration Tour

Michael G. Jackson Apr 12, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Football A team loaded with athletic ability, Nigeria were expected to put Canada to work in Game 2 of the Celebration Tour at Starlight Stadium in Langford, British Columbia. Canada striker…
Quebec Government

David Birnbaum becomes the 9th Liberal MP to announce his departure from politics

Michael G. Jackson Apr 11, 2022
With less than six months to go before the next provincial election, the Official Opposition in Quebec's National Assembly has lost another seasoned politician. David Birnbaum, the MP for the riding of D'Arcy-McGee — which mainly includes…
Quebec Community

Anglophone colleges in Quebec say they are targeted by the government for their success

Michael G. Jackson Apr 11, 2022
MONTREAL — Recent amendments to Quebec's new language bill target English-language colleges, as these schools are increasingly popular with non-English speakers, say students and representatives of the college system. Colleges are…
Quebec City

A broken valve at the water treatment plant in Quebec forces the discharge of raw sewage into the…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 10, 2022
Quebec City officials say a broken valve at one of its water treatment plants is causing thousands of cubic meters of raw sewage to spill into the St. Lawrence River every hour. In a press release on Sunday, the City indicated that…
Quebec Canada

Gatineau Landlord Seeks Changes After Tenants Go 5 Months Without Paying Rent

Michael G. Jackson Apr 10, 2022
A landlord in Gatineau, Que., is calling for reforms to the province's cumbersome eviction process, which has allowed his tenants to live rent-free for the past five months. "Financial losses very difficult," said Craig Pointon, who took…
Quebec Government

Quebecers of Asian origin denounce racist representations in school materials

Michael G. Jackson Apr 9, 2022
This story contains an image and descriptions of offensive stereotypes. Excerpts from worksheets illustrating racist stereotypes about Asians that have been used in Quebec government-funded French classes are sparking outrage, after images…
Quebec Community

The successes and pitfalls of industrial partnerships

Michael G. Jackson Apr 9, 2022
Fifty years ago, it was unheard of for mining companies to share the wealth and benefits of their operations with Indigenous communities across Canada, let alone talk to each other. Times have changed dramatically with the massive…
Quebec City

Parents of Quebec man charged with murder say police ignored their warnings

Michael G. Jackson Apr 8, 2022
A Quebec police car is seen in Quebec, Friday, December 3, 2021.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressThe parents of a man accused of violently killing a 65-year-old man on a Quebec street contacted police in the days before the murder to…
Quebec Canada

CANADA SILVER COBALT ANNOUNCES MARKETED PRIVATE PLACEMENT INCREASED BY $5.5 MILLION IN UNITS AND…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 8, 2022
/DO NOT DISTRIBUTE IN OR IN UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES/COQUITLAM, BC, April 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Silver Cobalt Works Inc. (TSXV: CCW) (OTC: CCWOF) (Frankfurt: 4T9B) (the "Company" or "Canada Silver…
Quebec Community

“We are not leaving”: Montreal tenants fight to block the transformation of a residence for the…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 7, 2022
Constance Vaudrin, 76, said she was shocked when she learned in February that the new owner of the building she lives in intended to withdraw its status as a private residence for seniors. She and her neighbors had already been informed…
Quebec City

Opinion: Why a new Anglo-Quebec Rights Party is being considered

Michael G. Jackson Apr 7, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists If no one else will stand up for us, it will be up to a new group of leaders to take on the responsibility to protect and speak for our community. Author of the article:…
Quebec Canada

Advocates ‘horrified’ as Health Canada considers lowering threshold for drug…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 6, 2022
Health Canada is considering B.C.'s request for decriminalization, but with a lower threshold for the amount of drugs a person can carry, a provincial minister has said. British Columbia's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Sheila…
Quebec Government

Completely ending the state of emergency in Quebec “would kill people”, warns the director of public…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 6, 2022
QUEBEC CITY - Ending the state of health emergency in Quebec overnight would be "killing people", warns the acting director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau. He testified on Wednesday before a parliamentary committee…
Quebec Community

National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCMC) Quebec Community Engagement Officer jobs in Montreal, QC

Michael G. Jackson Apr 6, 2022
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) offers another new opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our professional staff and work on cutting-edge issues impacting Canadian Muslim communities. The CNMC is…
Quebec City

Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime launches election campaign

Michael G. Jackson Apr 6, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Announcement that he will run in the riding of Chauveau in Quebec, the former stronghold of the CAQ. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Jocelyn Richer…
Quebec Canada

Charities in Canada have withered as donations drop and demand rises, report says

Michael G. Jackson Apr 5, 2022
Canadian charities are facing "unprecedented pressure" due to an expected drop in donations and an expected growth in demand due to the pandemic, according to a new report. The Giving Report 2022, released Tuesday by a group called…
Quebec Government

Parents, students worried about additional French courses at CEGEP

Michael G. Jackson Apr 4, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Local News CEGEP administrators have vehemently opposed the amendment, which could lead to thousands of students failing classes or earning poor grades. Publication date : April 04, 2022 • 1…
Quebec Community

Opinion: Universities are essential to the reform of the Quebec health system

Michael G. Jackson Apr 4, 2022
On March 29, the Minister of Health and Social Services (MSSS) tabled his plan for implementing changes to the health care system, focusing on four themes: human resources, access to data, information and the modernization of…
Quebec City

COVID-19 in Quebec: Announcement of the mask mandate to come on Tuesday

Michael G. Jackson Apr 3, 2022
Quebecers will find out early this week whether mask requirements for public indoor spaces will be extended beyond April 15, as the province battles a sixth wave of infections. Health Minister Christian Dubé said Sunday that…
Quebec Canada

A Ukrainian mother and daughter find solace in Cambridge, Ontario, after a bumpy welcome to Canada

Michael G. Jackson Apr 3, 2022
A mother and daughter from Ukraine thought they had secured accommodation in Canada to escape war in their home country. But they ended up being cheated out of $2,000 and stranded at the Toronto airport. Alena Neklyudova and her…
Quebec Government

“No pilots, no planes”: Why a small regional airline is cutting the service people in Eastern Quebec…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 3, 2022
A pilot shortage is forcing a small regional Quebec airline, Pascan Aviation, to cut some flights and revamp its schedule in eastern Quebec this summer. The airline is canceling two of the six weekly flights it normally serves from…
Quebec Community

Montreal’s Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan Without Restrictions – Montreal

Michael G. Jackson Apr 3, 2022
Over the coming month, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, breaking their fast with a shared meal. They will also pray several times during the day. But over the past two years, it's been difficult to do that together as a…
Quebec City

3 Liberal MPs, QS MP Catherine Dorion will not stand again this fall

Michael G. Jackson Apr 2, 2022
Taschereau, Que. MP Catherine Dorion has announced that she will not be running in the provincial elections this fall, saying she wants to devote more time to activism. The member for Québec solidaire (QS) made the announcement in a…
Quebec Canada

Why are electric vehicles so popular in British Columbia?

Michael G. Jackson Apr 1, 2022
In British Columbia, the rate of electric vehicle sales again exceeds all other Canadian provinces and all US states, according to a new government report. British Columbians are switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles…
Quebec Government

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce the construction of 22 affordable…

Michael G. Jackson Apr 1, 2022
SHERBROOKE, QC, April 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, and Geneviève Hébert, Member of the National Assembly for Saint-François, are…
Quebec Community

Quebec Liberals vote against Bill 96 | City News

Michael G. Jackson Mar 31, 2022
Quebec Liberals will vote against the CAQ government's language bill 96, while working on amendments before…
Quebec City

Quebec public health director says ‘all options are on the table’ in the face of the 6th…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 31, 2022
About two weeks before the province lifts nearly all masking requirements, Quebec's acting director of public health says he's not ruling out keeping the mandate and even possibly reimposing some health measures then that COVID-19 cases are…
Quebec Canada

Ford government unveils plans to fix soaring Ontario housing prices, but not everything is on the…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 30, 2022
Premier Doug Ford's government is unveiling the first phase of its plan to address the skyrocketing cost of buying a home in Ontario. The government has tabled a bill that, in part, targets planning delays at the municipal level,…
Quebec Government

Quebec nurses studying part-time feel stung by increased workload

Michael G. Jackson Mar 30, 2022
As the CAQ government promotes its new healthcare plan, promising better working conditions for nurses, some young nurses who work and study part-time say their voices are not being heard. "I feel like we've kind of been left behind," said…
Quebec Community

Quebec announces radical health reform for an exhausted system | City News

Michael G. Jackson Mar 29, 2022
Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday announced plans for historic reform of the province's health care…
Quebec City

LeddarTech will unlock the value of merging raw data and

Michael G. Jackson Mar 29, 2022
QUEBEC CITY, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech®a world leader in providing the most flexible, robust and accurate ADAS and AD detection technologies, is pleased to announce its participation in Automotive Tech.AD Berlin at…
Quebec Canada

Kindred takes its first steps in Canada with the launch of Unibet in Ontario

Michael G. Jackson Mar 28, 2022
VALLETTA, Malta, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred continues to expand into regulated North American states by obtaining a license in Ontario, Canada. This is the seventh license in North America where Kindred is represented by its…
Quebec Government

Quebec public health director urges caution amid rising COVID-19 cases

Michael G. Jackson Mar 27, 2022
MONTREAL — Quebec's acting director of public health said he has no plans to recommend new COVID-19 restrictions amid rising indicators, but on Sunday warned the public to to be cautious about the increase in cases. dr. MONTREAL —…
Quebec Canada

Climate protests have taken place in cities across Canada as part of a global movement

Michael G. Jackson Mar 25, 2022
MONTREAL — Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to decry the government's inaction in tackling climate change amid a series of global environmental protests. MONTREAL — Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on…
Quebec Government

How Montreal’s restaurant scene is reacting to Quebec’s mask lifting on April 15

Michael G. Jackson Mar 25, 2022
A month after restaurants return to full capacity, mask mandates in indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars will be lifted on April 15. Quebec's acting director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, confirmed this at a press conference on…
Quebec Community

Changes to language law Bill 96 could extend Bill 101 to federal businesses in Quebec, change CEGEP…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 25, 2022
A provincial bill that would subject federally regulated industries like Via Rail to Bill 101 continues to pass through the National Assembly, much to the dismay of English-language advocacy groups. Amendments to Bill 96 could…
Quebec City

Supreme Court of Canada hears Quebec mosque shooter’s sentence appeal

Michael G. Jackson Mar 24, 2022
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted Mar 24, 2022 3:50 p.m. !-->!-->…
Quebec Canada

Russians seek to flee to Canada

Michael G. Jackson Mar 24, 2022
Amid the surge of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war in their home country, Russians are increasingly seeking to escape to Canada, according to a Toronto immigration lawyer. Lev Abramovich told CTV News…
Quebec Government

Quebec Premier Legault warns Liberal-NDP alliance will ‘run into a wall’ with provinces…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 23, 2022
Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference Feb. 8 at the Legislative Assembly in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressQuebec Premier François Legault warns that the new alliance between the federal Liberals…
Quebec Community

Morning update: NDP will support higher military spending in exchange for Liberal support for new…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 23, 2022
Hello,New Democrats say they won't oppose increased military spending to deal with the Russian threat as long as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approves billions of dollars in new social programs under a deal to to support the minority…
Quebec City

Highlights of the Quebec provincial budget 2022-2023

Michael G. Jackson Mar 22, 2022
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled the provincial budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year on Tuesday. Here are some highlights. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled the provincial budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year on…
Quebec Canada

18 Quebec companies ready to sponsor 1,000 Ukrainian families

Michael G. Jackson Mar 22, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Local News Local company Families will have access to jobs, housing and food. The initiative also helps businesses meet their labor needs. Author of the article: Publication date : March 22, 2022…
Quebec Government

Other ‘Ostrogoths’ on Sunwing flight from Quebec City fined by federal government

Michael G. Jackson Mar 22, 2022
Members of the infamous Quebec Sunwing flight to Cancun continue to deal with the aftermath of their mile-high party. On Monday, Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced that the authorities had imposed six new sanctions on the…
Quebec Community

Federal Bill C-13 could help the University of Sudbury in its French university projects

Michael G. Jackson Mar 21, 2022
Sudbury.com spoke with François Larocque, Canada Research Chair in Francophone Rights and Language Issues, about the new bill to modernize the Official Languages ​​Act A new Federal Bill C-13also called the Substantive Equality of…
Quebec City

Allison Hanes: What Montreal needs from the next Quebec budget

Michael G. Jackson Mar 21, 2022
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists The expectation of grants from the next provincial budget once again highlights the need for cities like Montreal to have more revenue tools of their own. Montreal Mayor…
Quebec Canada

Huskies win Canada West championship in front of electric crowd

Michael G. Jackson Mar 20, 2022
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies crowned their 5th Canada West championship in six seasons at home. (Dallas Dahlseide/650 CKOM) The historic race continues. The University of Saskatchewan Huskies…
Quebec Community

In the midst of the war in Ukraine, everything Russia met with contempt and backlash |…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 18, 2022
Ike Gazaryan says it started with phone calls. Then came the bad online reviews, canceled reservations and threatening ratings. “Some of these phone calls are quite disturbing,” said Gazaryan, owner of Russian restaurant Pushkin in San…
Quebec Canada

Study highlights economic burden of excessive sugar consumption in Canada

Michael G. Jackson Mar 17, 2022
Imagine if the true cost to society of the food you buy at the grocery store was built right into the price of each product. Anything with added sugar would cost a lot more, according to University of Alberta researchers in a…
Quebec Government

Inside the fight to save New Brunswick’s maple syrup

Michael G. Jackson Mar 16, 2022
Every winter, Nicolas Martin and his father, Marco, snowshoe into a public forest near the Restigouche River, about 300 km north of Fredericton, where the snowdrifts are as high as they are. They stop at each mature…
Quebec Community

Part-time nurses in Quebec feel betrayed by new contract forcing them to double their workload

Michael G. Jackson Mar 16, 2022
Last fall, nurse Jazzmin Bak was on her way home from dropping her three children off at school and daycare when she first heard that her union's new collective agreement with the province the would require doubling the number of hours…
Quebec Canada

Arrest, Computer Use by Defendant in Deadly Attack on Muslim Family in London, Ontario Detailed in…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 15, 2022
The man accused of a fatal vehicle attack on a Muslim family last year in London, Ont., was kneeling and wearing a military-style green helmet when police found him in the parking lot of a center commercial minutes after the incident,…
Quebec Government

‘Explicit religious discrimination’: Tory leadership candidates roast Quebec’s…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 15, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Canadian politics "I respect Quebec's right to make its own laws, but I hope the province will repeal the bill," said Pierre Poilievre Author of the article: The Canadian Press…
Quebec Community

Indo-Canadian community mourns five students who died in a road accident in Ontario | national news

Michael G. Jackson Mar 14, 2022
MONTREAL - Members of the Indian community in Canada are in mourning after the death of five students in a…
Quebec City

Unemployment rose in Victoria last month, but remains one of the lowest in Canada – Saanich News

Michael G. Jackson Mar 13, 2022
Unemployment in Victoria rose 0.3% to 4.2% last month, according to Statistics Canada. The census metropolitan area (CMA) of Victoria still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in all of Canada, with the national unemployment…
Quebec Canada

35 dead and dozens injured in airstrike on military training complex in western Ukraine

Michael G. Jackson Mar 13, 2022
The last: A Russian missile attack against a military training base kills at least 35, according to the governor of Lviv. An American journalist is dead, another injured after an attack by Russian forces near Kiev, according to…
Quebec City

Mikaël Kingsbury wins gold in dual moguls in his first event since the Beijing Olympics

Michael G. Jackson Mar 12, 2022
Mikaël Kingsbury of Deux-Montagnes, Que., got his revenge on Walter Wallberg, knocking down the 2022 Olympic moguls champion to win Saturday's World Cup doubles event in Valmalenco, Italy. It was Kingsbury's first run since winning silver…
Quebec Canada

COVID-19 in Ottawa: two years since the first case

Michael G. Jackson Mar 11, 2022
As we head into the third year of the pandemic, things are looking a lot brighter than they were in March 2020. Back then, most people wouldn't have believed it would last this long - March 11, 2022 marks two years of a global…
Quebec Community

Imminent closure of Montreal regional airport devastating for the aviation community –…

Michael G. Jackson Mar 11, 2022
Morale at Les Cèdres Airport is rather low among recreational pilots, staff and members of its flight school, Laurentide Aviation. The airport, which has been a fixture in the local community and for aspiring pilots west of Montreal,…
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