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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!-->!-->…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported 50 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 and no more deaths on Saturday. How many cases are there? As of…

Members of the Haitian community in Montreal denounce the "inhuman" treatment of migrants from the impoverished Caribbean island in a makeshift camp on the US-Mexico border. In recent days, thousands of Haitians, some from as far away as…

Quebec's Minister of Public Security, Geneviève Guilbault, announced more than $ 90 million in funding to help fight gun traffickers and curb a recent trend in gun violence. At a press conference on Friday, Guilbault said the…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The COVID-19 test site at 595 Moodie Drive in Nepean will be open tomorrow morning and the Ray Friel test site in Orleans on Sunday to meet the growing demand for testing. The Brasseurs Arena…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News "If that doesn't affect our institutions, I don't know what it is," said the director general of the Association of Anglophone School Boards of Quebec, Russell Copeman. Author of…

INRS and UQAT announce the arrival of two new professors at their UMR in Native Studies.MONTREAL and VAL-D'OR, QC, September 23, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) and the University of Quebec in…

By Gordon LambieLocal journalism initiative According to regional director Johanne Fleurant, the Youth Protection Services of the Eastern Townships experienced a 2.8% increase in reports during the year 2020-2021 despite 7,000 fewer…

The EMSB school commissioners, supposed to represent the English-speaking community, described by the Prime…

Jean Descheneaux, owner of the Beaumont Auto Center (left), accepts a check from Steve Bujold, AIA High Fives for Kids board member on behalf of the Papillon Foundation and Camp Papillon.The AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation continued to…

Meet the new government, like the old government. After 36 days of parties campaigning for the votes of Canadians, there will be another Liberal minority government. At 2 a.m. ET, the Liberals were leading in 156 ridings. The…

Sherbrooke, Quebec - A judge of the Superior Court of Quebec has authorized a class action against a Catholic religious group once known for its ability to promote vocations. The ruling paves the way for people who…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Welcome to a new round of linguistic debates in Quebec. Bill 96, overhauling the Charter of the French language, is submitted this week to a committee of the Legislative Assembly.…

Brother Jean-Philippe Cliche (left) and Brother Michel Lessard (right) stand at a viewpoint in the Abbey of Val Notre-Dame in St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec, September 14, 2021 The property is surrounded by 187 hectares of nature.…

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Breadcrumb Links Local News One issue raised was that the law would give language inspectors greater powers than those granted to police officers and Crown prosecutors. Author of the article: Jason magder…

Two years ago, the Viens Commission made recommendations to combat violence and discrimination against Aboriginals in Quebec. The provincial government said it has now implemented or is actively working on 68 of the 142 calls to…

The constituency of Abitibi – Baie-James – Nunavik – Eeyou, in northern Quebec, is not only the largest geographic constituency in Quebec, it also often ranks among the bottom five in…

MONTREAL - Even before the language debate resumes next week in the National Assembly, Dominique Anglade's liberals say they fear that the Legault government wants to gag the opposition by forcing the adoption of Bill 96.…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion The EMSB is not “radical”. English-speaking Quebecers seek to help build a welcoming society where everyone feels at home. Author of the article: Joe ortona…

The Canadian and Quebec governments are advancing analysis of a new freight train line in northern Quebec that is touted as the first route to bypass the busy Windsor, Ontario rail corridor and avoid major bottlenecks strangulation. The…

MONTREAL - An Anglophone rights group is set to hold its own public hearings on the Legault government's controversial Bill 96 this week, with testimony from lawyers, academics, former lawmakers and members of the indigenous…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Parents of children at Westwind Public School in Stittsville are concerned about how the school will enforce COVID-19 measures such as physical distancing with the school having hundreds of…

KAHNAWAKE - Kahnawake declared a red alert after the number of active coronavirus cases there more than doubled in two days. The Kanien'kehá: ka (Mohawk) community south of Montreal made the announcement…

Nunatsiaq News mourns the loss of its longtime former editor Jim Bell to cancer on Tuesday night in Ottawa. He was 69 years old. During his 34-year…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 22 more cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The Outaouais has reported 48 cases in the past three days. Hospitalizations and outbreaks remain low, and the region…

Share the article As of September 1, the Canadian province of Quebec will officially implement the use of vaccine passports to access non-essential services. At a press conference in Montreal last week, Quebec Health…

It has been three years since Nicholas Gibbs, 23, father of three, was shot and killed by police in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood of Montreal. On Saturday afternoon, a mural in memory of Gibbs was unveiled on the bike…

As of July 10, only 36% of Nunavimmiut aged 12 and over had received 2 doses of the vaccine Vaccination rate by Nunavik community as of July 10. (Image…

Even for multi-block developments that define the city, the plans often only represent the best-laid out plans. The many traditional images and data used to describe bold real estate projects (square meter, cost, economic impact and…

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Quebec, Premier François Legault could force healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against the disease - a mandate widely supported by the medical community. "We are not…

Nearly 70% of the Quebec population has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is not one of them. He is also not among the 83% who received at least one dose. However, the threat of losing access to…

Despite ongoing speculation that an early election call could be in a few days, only one party leader is currently scheduled to strike what may or may not be today's pre-campaign campaigns: The leader of the Bloc…

Quebec reported 154 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday (501 new cases since the last update) and no new deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 377,798 confirmed cases and 11,241 people have died. There are 61 people…

Several COVID-19 mass immunization clinics across Ontario are winding down as first-dose records decline…

Amid a new wave of media reports about the lingering tensions within his party, Green leader Annamie Paul will pass the cameras once again as it marks the “grand opening” of its campaign…

Youth 4 Youth Quebec, a non-profit organization "committed to responding to the issues facing young…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec "These are just words," says the leader of Winneway. "They leave us at the mercy of the bureaucracy.… I find that disrespectful and very neglectful." Author of the article:…

YORK, Maine - Maine became the first state in the country to pass a law requiring companies that create consumer packaging to pay the costs of recycling.Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, signed the bill, LD 1541, on Tuesday, July 13.The…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. Ontario Pharmacies Association calls for expansion of PCR testing to manage travel demand. Businesses face tough decisions regarding mandatory COVID-19…

At sunrise Monday, more than a hundred people plan to meet at Lake Decelles near the town of La Tuque, in Haute Mauricie, Quebec. to commemorate deceased or missing Indigenous children in a provincial hospital. The event is organized by…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Some people who have had COVID-19 think they might not need a vaccine. The science is not so sure. After many nearly saw their wedding dreams shattered, the industry is gearing up for a boom. Ottawa reported…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is now mandatory for students planning to reside in University of Ottawa residences during the next academic year. Every Thursday, CBC Ottawa brings you…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New After 15 years, talks with Quebec have come to naught. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Clara Descurninges Release date : Jul 13, 2021 • 15…

Breadcrumb Links Notice Chroniclers Business Business ambitions require human capital, in all fields, all regions and at all salary levels. Author of the article: Karl Blackburn • Special…

Breadcrumb Links Local News While most Canadians seem to support the idea, some warn that passports could further alienate marginalized communities. Author of the article: René Bruemmer Release date : Jul…

The opposition party Québec solidaire and a group from the black community of Montreal are calling on the provincial government to put in place a policy governing how the police interact with young people of color.Their calls…

Security forces are investigating outside the residence of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 7, 2021. Gunmen murdered Moïse and injured his wife in their home early Wednesday…

Content of the article A Quebec driver faces multiple charges from the Ontario Provincial Police after one of their patrol cars was hit while trying to stop a vehicle on Sunday. Content of the article The Ontario Provincial Police said…

In The News is a summary of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day off right. Here's what's on our editors' radar for the morning of July 5 ... What we're watching in Canada ... LYTTON, B. In The News is a…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported 14 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Eligibility for the vaccine will be expanded on Monday for 12 to 17 year olds. What's the last one? With the COVID-19 pandemic closing the doors of…

FRAPRU, the community organization that supports social and affordable housing, is publicly advocating with the Quebec government to build more affordable housing. Catherine Lussier, community organizer for the advocacy group, says…

This first-person article is the experience of Sabrina Jafralie, teacher and university lecturer in Montreal. For more information on CBC's first-person stories, please visit the FAQ. I want to stress that I am writing this article on…

Dark page in Catholic history recognized after finding anonymous graves in schools Posted: July 2, 2021 By Philippe Vaillancourt New Catholic Service Photo CNS / Philippe Vaillancourt, Presence Innu!-->!-->…

For sale and signs sold in downtown Montreal, April 8, 2021. Christinne Muschi / The Globe and Mail It's not easy to find an apartment in St-Donat, Quebec these days, let alone an affordable apartment. An influx of city dwellers…

Say goodbye to the Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League and hello to the Quebec U18 AAA Hockey Development…

The village of Kuujjuaq, in Nunavik, the Inuit region of arctic Quebec. Three Nunavik projects will receive funds from the Quebec Nordic Initiatives Fund. (Eilis Quinn / Eye on the Arctic) Three Nunavik-based projects were among the…

Breadcrumb Links West Island Gazette The medal ceremony took place at Baie-D'Urfé town hall, where Tutino was mayor for 15 years until his retirement in 2020. Author of the article: John Meagher…

During a round table hosted by the former president of Alliance Quebec and radio host Royal Orr at the Zoom…