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What we choose to retain: a film on identity and the English-speaking community of Quebec
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’s language reform ‘does not take into account’ Indigenous communities,…
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…
“Making monsters out of each other”: companies fear the impact of Quebec law on language
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,…
Too soon to stop wearing masks in Quebec: health experts
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 celebrates the funeral of Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur
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…
Saying goodbye to Guy Lafleur: how to follow the ceremonies on CBC
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.…
4 Concordians receive the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Quebec Youth
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.…
It’s time to really appreciate Patrice Bergeron. … Or lose it?
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…
Kraft Hockeyville Canada Announces Top 4 Communities
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…
Man who harassed Concordia student receives two-year community sentence
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…
NY Green lights up clean energy projects, but concerns linger
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…
Storm hits Ontario and Quebec, causing power loss for more than 215,000 Canadians – National
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’s sixth wave continues to escalate, but strict health measures are unlikely
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…
Anglophone colleges in Quebec say they are targeted by the government for their success
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…
The successes and pitfalls of industrial partnerships
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…
“We are not leaving”: Montreal tenants fight to block the transformation of a residence for the…
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…
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCMC) Quebec Community Engagement Officer jobs in Montreal, QC
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…
Opinion: Universities are essential to the reform of the Quebec health system
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…
Montreal’s Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan Without Restrictions – Montreal
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 Liberals vote against Bill 96 | City News
Quebec Liberals will vote against the CAQ government's language bill 96, while working on amendments before…
Quebec announces radical health reform for an exhausted system | City News
Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday announced plans for historic reform of the province's health care…
Changes to language law Bill 96 could extend Bill 101 to federal businesses in Quebec, change CEGEP…
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…
Morning update: NDP will support higher military spending in exchange for Liberal support for new…
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…
Federal Bill C-13 could help the University of Sudbury in its French university projects
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…
In the midst of the war in Ukraine, everything Russia met with contempt and backlash |…
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…
Part-time nurses in Quebec feel betrayed by new contract forcing them to double their workload
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…
Indo-Canadian community mourns five students who died in a road accident in Ontario | national news
MONTREAL - Members of the Indian community in Canada are in mourning after the death of five students in a…
Imminent closure of Montreal regional airport devastating for the aviation community –…
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,…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday March 11
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen two waves of major variations, repeatedly broken records, and the beginning and end of vaccine passports. The Ottawa-Gatineau region has seen more confirmed cases…
Canada scrambles to book rapid test deliveries despite Russian plane ban
Canada is postponing 11 shipments of rapid test aircraft this month that were to be delivered via Russian cargo planes.
A Russian-owned cargo plane successfully delivered a test shipment to Canada on Sunday morning at Toronto's Pearson…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, March 3
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: COVID-19 hospitalizations and Ottawa's sewage average were unchanged in Thursday's update. According to its weekly update, Renfrew County's hospital situation is also stable. Quebec's acting director of public…
The law to protect French in Canada targets more French-speaking immigrants
Breadcrumb Links News national Local News Bill C-13 marks the first major modernization of our country's official languages laws in more than 30 years, says Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Official…
Work to support young people at home and abroad
CBC Quebec shines a light on people in Black communities across the province who are giving back, inspiring others and helping shape our future. These are the Black Changemakers. For as long as she can remember, Mélanie Valcin has been…
Green Jobs for All: Project to help newcomer youth build community and overcome barriers
A new program aims to provide newcomer and immigrant youth with the tools they need to advocate for a fair and equitable green future in Nova Scotia.
Noreen Mabiza, energy coordinator (sustainable communities) with the…
Snow removal company owner pleads guilty to bribery of Hydro-Québec executive
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Nuccio gave a Hydro-Quebec manager gifts that included tickets to Montreal Canadiens games and three weekends at a condo in Mont Tremblant. Author of the article: Paul Cherry •…
Banished From Unions, Montreal’s Black Rail Porters Made Their Own – And Changed Canada
Marlene Jennings was the first black Quebecer elected to Parliament. She remembers growing up needing to tiptoe around the house during the day when her father was home because he needed to sleep.
“When I…
Advocacy group fears for vacant building after series of fires in Winnipeg
A South Osborne advocacy group is concerned about a vacant building in the neighborhood after a spate of fires at other historic Winnipeg properties.
On New Year's Eve, a fire destroyed a historic…
Much noise for a seat in Quebec: the fight for Marie-Victorin is accelerating
The date for a by-election for the provincial seat of Marie-Victorin has still not been set, but for the major parties and their candidates, the race for what has long been a stronghold of the Parti Québécois is in full swing. That's why…
The Crees of Quebec expand home birth options
More Crees from northern Quebec will be able to give birth in their home communities – as was the case before the arrival of Europeans – as midwifery services continue to develop in the territory. In November, a new temporary birthing…
Canadian provinces lift COVID restrictions, protests persist
TORONTO (AP) — A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters denouncing the measures kept up the pressure with truck blockades Wednesday in the capital and at major U.S. border…
Quebec Education Minister and Montreal School Board Order Investigations into Allegations of Sexual…
Not only criminal prosecution, but also outside investigations will investigate the alleged sexual abuse of three basketball coaches at a Montreal-area high school.
On Monday, the school board that…
Globe Editorial: Want the pandemic over and the restrictions to end? To get vaccinated
People line up at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Montreal, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada.Graham Hughes/The Canadian PressOn Tuesday, the day after Ontario and Quebec cautiously took their final steps…
The death of an immigration detainee is an urgent wake-up call for Canada
At January 28a person held in immigration detention in the Canadian province of Quebec has died after being found in “medical distress”.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which operates the Laval Immigration Holding…
A community optician honored by the National Assembly of Quebec for a donation of $1M
Over the past 15 years, optician Philippe Rochette's vision to make prescription eyewear more affordable has raised $1 million in donations for local community organizations across the province of Quebec.
On Wednesday, the small…
After decades in public service, she won’t be slowing down anytime soon
CBC Quebec shines a light on people in Black communities across the province who are giving back, inspiring others and helping shape our future. These are the Black Changemakers. Marlene Jennings is known as someone who isn't afraid to…
Public and cultural services can play a vital role in a city’s resilience
Closures and mass layoffs that can hit large manufacturing companies - whether due to competition from low-wage countries Where because of automation — clearly have significant negative consequences for the redundant workers.
But the…
Police threaten Cédric Lapointe with jail time for working solo, breaking COVID gym closure law
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In December 2021, gyms in the province of…
How making their mosque safer is helping Quebec Muslims turn the page on tragedy
When visitors approach the Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec's Sainte-Foy district, they are no longer greeted by the large bay windows that once looked out onto the street before a deadly shooting five years ago. It was replaced with a…
First Nations and their allies take on Quebec’s Omicron wave
Many Indigenous communities in Quebec that were spared during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are now seeing the number of cases soar. This is a situation that worries leaders and experts. "It's a tsunami of cases, which have…
COVID-19 in Quebec: what you need to know on Friday
On Friday, Quebec reported 3,085 people hospitalized (an increase of 91 the day before), including 275 in intensive care (+3). The province has reported 7,382 new cases of COVID-19 and 68 death. Since the start of the pandemic,…
COVID-19 cases fill hospital beds in parts of Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick
VANCOUVER - Hospitals in several parts of Canada are under the weight of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, with hospitalizations in Quebec reaching an all-time high on Sunday and admissions in Ontario to intensive…
McGill University principal Suzanne Fortier to resign in August
McGill University Director Suzanne Fortier.McGill University principal Suzanne Fortier has announced that she will step down in August, just under a year before her contract expires.Dr. Fortier served as Director for two terms, starting in…
Victim speaks out after being the target of an anti-Asian rant at a Montreal grocery store
DISCLAIMER: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Ken Mak was queuing for groceries at an IGA on Nuns' Island in Montreal on Monday when an unidentified woman, removing her mask from her mouth when speaking, asked if…
COVID-19 cases increase during the holidays in Cree communities in Quebec
Several Cree communities in northern Quebec are grappling with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and community transmission for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020. According to the Cree Board of Health and Social…
Wastewater could help offset overwhelmed COVID-19 test sites
Breadcrumb Links Local news With governments no longer able to keep up with the community's spread, some researchers say wastewater testing could be an invaluable tool. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…
Today’s coronavirus news in Toronto, Ontario, December 31
The latest coronavirus news in Canada and around the world Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.10:30 Restaurants in Canada are scaling back their plans for New Years Eve again or…
Experts call for action to address Omicron ahead of Thursday’s COVID update with Saskatchewan.…
Experts are calling for action against the spread of Omicron ahead of a COVID-19 government update scheduled for Thursday morning. Saskatchewan reported 293 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to…
The film industry mourns Quebec director Jean-Marc Vallée
The Quebec film industry is shaken by the death of award-winning filmmaker and producer Jean-Marc Vallée. He was 58 years old. Radio-Canada confirmed the news first reported by US media on Sunday evening. According to…
Today’s coronavirus news: new collection limits come into effect in Quebec as cases skyrocket…
The latest coronavirus news in Canada and around the world Sunday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.7:15 a.m. The goal was intimidating, seemingly unattainable: to immunize 90% of…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Friday
The last: In the West Bank, the city of Bethlehem faces its second pandemic-stricken Christmas Eve, with small crowds and celebrations on a gray and dreary Friday at Jesus' traditional birthplace. A ban on nearly all air traffic…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, December 20
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What is the last New government restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 come into effect today across Quebec. Ontario-wide rule changes began yesterday, but some of the rules…
Flyers vs. Canadiens to run out of fans amid growing COVID concerns
MONTREAL - Due to a peak of COVID-19 cases in Quebec, Thursday night's game between the Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens will be played without fans at the Bell Center.Quebec public health officials contacted the Canadiens organization on…
Quebec activists say women with disabilities are more vulnerable to domestic violence –…
Quebec saw a high number of female victims of homicide in 2021, highlighting a worrying situation that many qualify as a crisis.
However, advocates say when it comes to domestic violence, women with disabilities have long been…
Construction of the Autism Center at Giant’s Steps
Historic inauguration for the autism community MONTREAL, December 13, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - A symbolic first shovelful of soil took place this morning to announce the imminent construction of the new Autism Center in Pas de…
No leaks, no injuries in the early morning train derailment in Ogden
Breadcrumb Links News Local news Author of the article: [email protected] Release date : Dec 11, 2019 2021 ⢠33 minutes ago ⢠2 minutes to read ⢅
Quebec teacher withdrawn from class because she wears a hijab
Parents and students in Chelsea, Quebec, tied green ribbons and signs to a fence outside an elementary school to protest the decision to reassign a teacher who wears a hijab.Adrian Wyld / The Canadian PressA teacher in Chelsea, Que. Was…
Quebec government invests $ 3 million in food banks across the province due to increased demand…
The COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation have led to a significant increase in demand from food banks in Quebec. Many of them expect the number of visits to skyrocket during the holidays.
The Quebec government on Monday announced…
Quebec government must completely reopen Lachine hospital now, doctors say
A staff shortage forced the reduction of services at the Lachine Hospital last month, and now a group of doctors are calling on the provincial government to reverse the decision. âOur hospital has been closed to…
A local hotel project raises questions
Visitor check-in time will begin soon in Kahnawake. A private hotel project in development since 2015 will receive support from the provincial government, as announced on November 26. "We were happy to launch this because in Montreal, we…
Quebec’s black community wants police to be held to account
Members of Quebec's black community say they are hurt by the images of recent violent police interventions with two young blacks, but not necessarily surprised. Quebec historian Ali Ndiaye, who is also a rapper by the stage name Webster,…
Quebec coroner’s inquest hears COVID-19 models have neglected long-term care homes
Flowers are laid outside Maison Herron, a long-term care home in the Montreal suburb of Dorval on April 12, 2020.Graham Hughes / The Canadian PressA mathematical model of the spread of COVID-19 that influenced the Quebec government's…
Video shows Quebec police hitting and pushing snow on the face of a black youth while he was…
QUEBEC - The Service de police de Québec (SPVQ) announced on Saturday evening that it had opened an investigation into a violent arrest involving young black teenagers. The video of the event circulating on…
Municipalities must show climate leadership
Coincidentally, the Climate Change Conference (COP 26), considered by many to be the last chance meeting, takes place the same week as the municipal elections in Quebec. If current policies continue, projections indicate an increase in…
Protesters in Kahnawake form continuous blockades in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en…
MONTREAL - Protesters in Kahnawake took to the roads on Wednesday to form an ongoing blockade in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, who oppose a proposed pipeline in northern British Columbia on their…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, November 23
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ontario has opened immunization appointments for children born in 2016 and before, or who will be at least five years old in 2021. Depending on where you are, there should be a mix of now…
Quebec zoo hopes to vaccinate wild animals against COVID
After millions of Quebecers roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it may soon be the turn of zoo animals to get vaccinated.The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it hopes in the coming weeks or months to vaccinate…
Boreal forest blue-green bee could help food production in northern Quebec
A small native bee could help make Northern Quebec less dependent on fruits and vegetables shipped by air at great expense. Researchers from the Boreal Forest Experimentation and Development Center in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. are studying…
Quebec premier rejects call to workers
Breadcrumb Links New Canada Quebec Premier François Legault has rejected industry calls to allow more immigrant workers. Author of the article: Post-media news Release date : November 18, 2021…
Montreal mayor says authorities are working “day and night” to find who killed…
Montreal mayor Valérie Plante, emotion creeping into her voice, said the city's police department was working tirelessly to find the perpetrator of the murder of 16-year-old Thomas Trudel in the Saint-Michel neighborhood on…
Quebec’s labor shortage played a key role in CHSLD deaths, according to Arruda
Breadcrumb Links Local News The masks were not given to long-term care home workers at first because Quebec was experiencing a serious shortage, Dr Horacio Arruda said Thursday. Author of the article: René…
The Order of Nurses of Quebec seeks to fight systemic racism against Indigenous communities
MONTREAL - The Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) says it wants to tackle systemic racism in the health network against Indigenous people.
In a press release, the Order says…
16 beds designated for COVID-19 in Kuujjuaq as total number of active cases in Nunavik, Quebec…
The Nunavik community of Akulivik. The community was put on red alert over the weekend after three people tested positive but had not traveled recently, suggesting community transmission. (Eye on the Arctic)
The Nunavik Regional…
Municipal right to acquire considered as part of affordable housing response
Breadcrumb Links New Local News The âright of first refusalâ stems from a 2016 agreement with Quebec which allows Montreal to identify places where it wishes to create social…
Air Canada CEO apologizes and pledges to learn French as reaction intensifies in Quebec
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau apologized and pledged to improve his French amid a strong backlash from federal and Quebec officials who called his recent comments about not needing speak French despite living in Montreal for 14 years as…
This building is still locked, a year after Montreal paid $ 6.5 million to transform it into social…
In September 2020, the City of Montreal took the unusual decision of spending more than $ 6.5 million to buy back a sought-after property from developers in the city's Parc-Extension district to transform it into social housing. But more…
Nova Bus vice-president named to influential women list | New
PLATSBURGH - The Ontario-based Women's Executive Network (WXN) has recognized Emmanuelle Toussaint, leader…
The Press Council claims that the columnist “misled the public” after alleging that…
MONTREAL - The Quebec Press Council has condemned a columnist in one of Quebec's most widely read media for false allegations that a McGill professor supported âsymbolicâ circumcision on…
Vaccine coverage in Nunavik, Quebec, increases to 45% of the population, active cases of COVID-19 to…
A file photo of a patient receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunization coverage in Nunavik, Quebec, increased by 5% for the entire population between September 19 and October 17. (Luca Bruno / The Associated Press)
The number of…
Northern Ontario Community Drinking Water Advisory: Officials | Health
A drinking water advisory is in place for a northern Ontario community until further notice after a problem…
Bill 2 is “the most transphobic bill ever proposed in Quebec”, according to an activist
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Having separate âsexâ and âgenderâ mentions on identity documents will result in âa sort of…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Sunday, October 24
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ontario has announced plans to ease public health restrictions by the end of March 2022, but the move continues to be a subject of debate within the scientific community. Four free group…
Quebec schools and parents alarmed by reports of children imitating Netflix Squid Game series
South Korean actors Park Hae-soo, left to right, Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon in a scene from Squid Game.Youngkyu Park / The Associated PressThe massive popularity of the Netflix series "Squid Game," which features adults playing deadly…
Kuujjuaq locked out, case in Kangiqsujuaq, airport restrictions in place throughout Nunavik, Quebec…
The village of Kuujjuaq, in Nunavik, the Inuit region of arctic Quebec. A case of COVID-19 was reported here on Thursday and the community has been quarantined. (Eilis Quinn / Eye on the Arctic)
An active case of COVID-19 was reported…
Quebec’s historic Anglophones are those who are eligible for English schooling, according to…
Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News After launching the term âhistoric English-speaking communityâ in his inaugural speech, Prime Minister François Legault was…
“Things must change in Quebec”, declares Legault before the inaugural speech
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News One year away from its mandate, the Legault government is looking for a way towards the 2022 elections. Quebeckers will have an idea of ââthe plan…
1 case of COVID-19 leads to closure in the community of Kangirsuk, in northern Quebec
A positive case of COVID-19 in Kangirsuk, Quebec has resulted in the closure of all non-essential public places in the community, according to regional public health officials. The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services…
11 cities in Quebec will be without mayors after the elections
After 16 years of municipal politics, including 13 as mayor, Jean Bergeron was ready to hang up his skates. No one, on the other hand, offered to put them after him. Thus, the 62-year-old retiree will serve another term as mayor of…
“Judicial independence”, at the heart of the dispute between the Chief Justice of the Court of…
The Court of Quebec is expected to launch a new divisional court to deal with marital and sexual complaints by early 2022, potentially paving the way for a legal battle with the provincial government over judicial…
The shortage of referees in Quebec’s hockey leagues hits the Outaouais the hardest
The hockey leagues for young players in Quebec are facing a serious shortage of referees. The shortage is most acute in the Outaouais, where veterans are leaving the community in droves. âWe still recruit a lot of young…
Coronavirus in Quebec: A crowd of capacity welcomed in Montreal for the Ricky Martin-Enrique…
MONTREAL - The Bell Center was packed on Friday night for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as Ricky Martin and Erique Iglesias took to the stage.
The risk of ongoing COVID-19 infection hasn't…
Analysis of Bill 96: the linguistic divide in Quebec is more pronounced than ever
Breadcrumb Links Quebec There are no easy ways out of the linguistic quagmire, the same one that has haunted all Quebec governments for 40 years. Author of the article: Philippe Authier ⢠Montreal…
Quebec must recognize systemic racism in Echaquan’s death: coroner
By Marc Lalonde
Journalist Local Journalism Initiative
The coroner of Quebec who oversaw the inquest into the death of Joyce Echaquan reiterates her call on the government to recognize a certain level of systemic racism in the…
Bill 96 hearings: “We have our backs to the wall,” say Townshippers
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Sparks fly between Simon Jolin-Barrette and the president of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Michel Leblanc, because of the companies that are afraid of Bill 96. Author of the article: Philippe…
LEARN commits to the Alliance en ligne du Québec | Mike Cohen Cohen Chatter
downstream TO LEARN (Leading English Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit educational…
Bill 96 should be dropped “in its entirety,” says Quebec Community Groups Network
The new language law "will change Quebec, and not for the better," says QCGN in a scathing brief
In a brief presented last week to the National Assembly committee working on the provincial government's Bill 96!-->!-->…
COVID-19 deaths rise by eight as Quebec reports 436 new cases
MONTREAL - Quebec reports eight more people have died from COVID-19 as the province registers 436 new cases on Tuesday.
The total number of deaths from the coronavirus is now 11,397 since the start of the pandemic.…
Bill 96: Language task force wants Ottawa to block language law
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Another English-speaking community group has embarked on the debate on Bill 96. The Language Policy Working Group is digging holes in the bill which they say goes well beyond the language issue…
Quebec municipal party’s comments on Islam prompt hate speech complaint
A citizen of Quebec filed a complaint with Elections Quebec denouncing hate speech in the platform of a municipal party. On its website, the Alliance Citoyenne de Québec (ACQ) describes Islam as a "slowly developing cancer…
Akinisie Sivuarapik named Nord-du-Québec Artist of the Year
JOLIETTE, QC, October 2, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The Quebec Council of Arts and Letters (CALQ) is pleased to present the Prix du CALQ - Artist of the year in Nord-du-Québec to an Inuit singer Akinisie…
Quebec rodeo festival, under strict COVID guidelines, welcomes visitors for the first time since the…
After an interruption imposed by the pandemic last year, the 53rd edition of the Festival Western de Saint-Tite returned to Quebec from September 10 to 19 with strict countermeasures against COVID-19 in place.…
The EMSB proud to be part of the new Alliance québécoise en ligne
The English Montreal School Board is proud to be part of the new Quebec Online Alliance (QOA), the online campus for students with medical exemption from English school boards across Quebec.
QUO officially launched the…
People celebrate National Truth and Reconciliation Day with events across Quebec
On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, people gathered in communities across the province to commemorate and recognize the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The Quebec Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Ian…
Student mental health in Quebec: $ 60 million and an action plan
Everyone agrees on the need for a student mental health action plan, but there are still concerns.After conducting consultations with 140 people in January 2021, the Government of Quebec published its action plan for student mental health…
Rodney Levi could have been saved by community police, inquest witness says
The first witness at the inquest into Rodney Levi's death said that a model of community policing that relied on Mi'kmaq peace officers working with the RCMP was effective before it was abolished. Ken Levi says he is convinced that if…
Quebec First Nations leaders directly call on residents to join the fight against systemic racism
It has been exactly a year since the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) produced its own action plan to fight racism and discrimination. Today, the assembly directly called on Quebecers to engage in the fight, affirming…
Bill 96: English Quebecers lose out in the language bill, according to the QCGN
Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Bill 96 uses an "outdated and odious" approach that will create barriers and mistrust, and tighten access to services in English, says the QCGN. Author of the article: Philippe…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 28
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and no new deaths. The Outaouais and Belleville regions reported roughly the same number of cases. Leeds, Grenville and…
How to spend the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Quebec
On the occasion of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette says that his thoughts will be with his mother. Therrien Pinette's mother was one of the thousands of Indigenous children who endured…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, September 27
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? After hundreds of parents have signed up to pick up take-out COVID-19 test kits for the kids this weekend at the Brewer Arena, CHEO plans to increase its supply over the next week. Rapid…
Black community in Repentigny says police action plan to fight racism is beating around the bush
Almost two months after her son was fatally shot by police, Marie-Mireille Bence is looking for answers as to why the police killed him. "Person of the SPVR told me what happened, "she said." How can we have trust without transparency…