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Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Canada on Sunday for a six-day tour, marking the first papal visit to the country in 20 years. The pope is due to travel to Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit, where he will meet with Indigenous…

Ottawa, July 22 (IANS): The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said the government is partnering with community organizations to tackle the country's monkeypox outbreak. In a press release, PHAC announced a total of 350,000…

Disclaimer: The story below contains details about residential schools that may be upsetting. The Crisis Line for Residential School Survivors and Families of Canada is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419. Montreal, Quebec, Canada –…

With concerts and music festivals in full swing once against, Rage Against the Machine uses the stage to highlight the injustices against Indigenous peoples in Canada. While performing at this year's Bluesfest last Friday in…

The historic education agreement announced Friday marked a major step forward in advancing self-determination in First Nations education in Quebec.The agreement gives the First Nations Education Council (FNEC), which represents 22 First…

Celsius Network, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency lenders, has filed for bankruptcy, following a wave of digital asset companies that froze assets and began restructuring amid a sharp sale of cryptocurrencies this year.The…

The official Montreal team name and logo will be announced in the coming weeks, along with announcements of the team's first coaching staff and roster roster as signings come in. of players will start. "This!-->!-->!-->…

The Echoes of a Proud Nation powwow returned to Kahnawake over the weekend. It is the largest pow-wow in Quebec and brings together thousands of people from different regions. It was first held in 1991, a year after the Oka Crisis,…

An epidemiologist says it's "a matter of weeks" before Saskatchewan is hit with its next wave of COVID-19, as the fast-spreading Omicron BA.5 subvariant already dominates other jurisdictions."This next wave of COVID-19 cases is coming…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy: “Nine years ago, a train carrying crude oil derailed, caught fire and exploded in the heart of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists We will be watching — and speaking up — to ensure that Bill C-13 does not erode tangible support from the federal government. "Concerns over Bill C-13 are front and…

Radio-Canada has learned that fewer asylum seekers crossing at a popular, unofficial border point south of Montreal will stay in Quebec. This is because Ottawa has accepted a repeated request from the provincial government to transfer some…

MONTREAL — Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations attributed to new Omicron subvariants that account for about 75% of infections, the province's director of public health said Wednesday. dr. MONTREAL —…

The Oro-Medonte elder pushed for the Simcoe County Museum exhibit which showcases 'the important role of Hardwood, Horseshoe, Simcoe County Forest and cycling clubs' Local championship mountain biker Ann Budge is considered a…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 •…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Photo credit: Corey Lansberg | Engineer: @ransbergdigital Do you like Morning Chalk Up? Access additional exclusive interviews, analysis and stories with an Rx subscription. In December 2021, gyms in the province of…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Breadcrumb Links News Local news Author of the article: [email protected] Release date : Dec 11, 2019 2021 • 33 minutes ago • 2 minutes to read •…

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…

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…

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. “Our hospital has been closed to…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News The “right of first refusal” stems from a 2016 agreement with Quebec which allows Montreal to identify places where it wishes to create social…

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…

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…

PLATSBURGH - The Ontario-based Women's Executive Network (WXN) has recognized Emmanuelle Toussaint, leader…