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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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>…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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 •…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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:…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 Liberals will vote against the CAQ government's language bill 96, while working on amendments before…

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…

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,…

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…

Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday announced plans for historic reform of the province's health care…

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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…

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 —…

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…

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…

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…

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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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

MONTREAL - Members of the Indian community in Canada are in mourning after the death of five students in a…