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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time in 50 years of history, the Common Front of Quebec supported union actions outside the province. CUPE Quebec union leaders will be at Queen's Park to protest the Ford government's Bill…

MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected deputies of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to take the oath to King Charles III. MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected deputies of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to take the oath to…

Citing growing demand for its fleet charging solutions, Hydro-Québec has created the new dedicated subsidiary to more efficiently offer its services and support its customers Commercial fleet operators in Quebec have a new ally in…

CED grants $130,500 to the Outaouais Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development (CREDDO) for planting trees in Gatineau's urban parks. GATINEAU, QC, October 27, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for…

Some business people say they'd rather be lucky than good at what they do.In the case of newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault, it can sometimes be difficult to separate his strategy from his good fortune. Recognizing, as Legault…

MONTREAL, October 20, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Hydro-Québec welcomes the decision of the Premier of Québec to set up and personally chair a new commission dedicated to the energy transition and the economy. We share the goal of using our…

On May 30, Bill C 13, which makes several changes to strengthen, protect and promote the French language, received its second reading in the House of Commons. The bill is currently being studied by the Standing Committee on Official…

I stayed at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic luxury hotel, for around $600.…

As part of his campaign, Premier François Legault and his Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government promised another handout to citizens to help fight inflation. Over the summer, Legault et co. announced that the government would pay a…

Community sports Athletes from France and Quebec are visiting the area this week to train and compete with members of the national champion Gig Harbor canoe and kayak racing team. International athletes will join GHCKRT members and…

Atlantic Canadians and Quebecers are resilient. In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Fiona, thousands of people are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet. The Government…

In 2021, the Government of Canada officially passed legislation to make September 30 a federal holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. The holiday honors children who “never…

OTTAWA- The federal government has announced that it is dropping all COVID-19 related border restrictions for anyone entering Canada, including: proof of COVID-19 vaccination, quarantine and isolation requirements,…

Without any sign of slowing down, hurricane Fiona should hit eastern Quebec as early as Friday evening or Saturday morning, warned Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).The department has issued a hurricane warning for the Magdalen…

The leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, Dominique Anglade, has pledged to form a Secretariat for Quebecers with autism or disability, with a dedicated minister. The project aims to represent more than one million Quebecers…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Conservative Leader Eric Duhaime says the tunnel is a waste of money and instead calls for a bridge to connect the two towns. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), François Legault, said on Saturday that he did not intend to publish the results of a study on the potential impact of a “third link” crossing the river. Saint-Laurent from Quebec to…

MONTREAL, September 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - As the election season is in full swing, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Federation of General Practitioners of Quebec (FMOQ) and the Federation of Medical Specialists of Quebec…

Quebec Premier Francois Legault may be on his way to a triumphant re-election, a victory based not on his charisma or his audacious plans for the province's future, but on division, exclusion and the "otherness" of a significant part of the…

If he were to become premier of Quebec, the leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he would give his deputies more freedom of expression. The PQ leader made the proposal on Thursday, saying he would…

The right-wing provincial government CAQ (Coalition Avenir Québec) continues its maneuvers to quell popular anger after new revelations of massive and deadly pollution generated by the Horne Foundry, owned by the multinational Glencore, in…

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec has decided to play the short game when it comes to election promises in terms of health, insisting on the importance of making commitments that it can keep. MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir…

Quebec added 852 cases of PCR COVID-19 to its tally on Tuesday, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,176,935. In addition, 169 rapid tests have been reported in the past 24 hours, with 141 positives for a total of…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News "We won't let anyone attack our integrity on this," she said following allegations in news reports.

History is repeating itself: unions representing health care workers have again filed a lawsuit against the Quebec government for interfering in their work by offering double-time overtime at the end of July. A few days ago, on…

See the Conservative leadership race through the lens of electoral math and political geography. As the Conservative leadership race nears the finish line, polls are beginning to show a consistent trend. Pierre Poilievre can win…

Marie-Pier Emery knows how important the drug Trikafta is for people like her.Emery lives with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes mucus to build up in certain parts of the body, including the lungs. It is the most common fatal…

A landmark climate bill just passed by the US Congress could have implications for solidifying Canada's role in the transition to clean transportation.Legislation passed last week established preferential tax treatment for electric vehicles…

The Conservative Party will elect a new leader on September 10, but already a Conservative MP from Quebec is warning that the results could cause him to reassess his future with the party. The unity of the Conservative Party after the…

When Oleksandra Zhovtiuk chose to settle in Quebec after fleeing her war-torn city of Kherson, in southern Ukraine, she said she chose the French province for one reason: its low-cost government daycare centers. renowned."Here, I was told…

Defense Minister Anita Anand said two miners trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with help from Canada. In a tweet on Tuesday, Anand said the Royal Canadian Air Force had…

People across the country are split on whether restrictions and mandates were lifted at the right time in their community. Vancouver, BC – A growing number of Canadians recognize that their household has been negatively affected by…

Quebec's law enforcement watchdog has been tasked with investigating an incident in which the Republic of Senegal says one of its diplomats serving in Ottawa was beaten in his home by police more early this weekThe Gatineau Police Service…

A 26-year-old man died after being shot by police in the parking lot of a motel in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal early on August 4.Peter McCabe/The Canadian PressTwo days of fear and bloodshed in Montreal ended with a police…

Throughout the pandemic, commuters across the country have opted for two wheels instead of four – but with more cyclists on the roads, there have also been more injuries. New figures show an increase in bike-related…

The 40 MW solar farm is being developed by Saint-Augustin Canada Electric Inc and is expected to be located in Bas Saint Laurent, with completion scheduled for October 2026. Wind and hydro have been the primary sources in the procurement…

Saskatchewan is pushing for Quebec-style autonomy in immigration with its Saskatchewan Immigration Accord. Jeremy Harrison, the provincial minister of immigration and skills training, met with federal and provincial immigration ministers…

QUEBEC CITY -- The Canadian government made clear on Wednesday that Pope Francis' apology to Indigenous peoples for abuses in the country's church-run residential schools did not go far enough, suggesting that reconciliation over difficult…

If you land in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or Calgary, you may have the misfortune of being randomly selected for a mandatory test.You should know this as soon as possible, as the notification email is supposed to arrive in your inbox…

When Kim Reed opened the doors to On Rock Community Services on Friday morning, there was already someone waiting to be registered with the food bank.Reed, president of On Rock, said it was becoming a regular occurrence, with people signing…

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2022 / VIOR INC. ("Vior" or the "Company"), (TSXV:VIO) (OTC PINK:VIORF) (FRANKFURT:VL51) is pleased to announce the closing of a first tranche of a private placement of units of the Company (the…

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will provide more than $35 million during the papal visit to Canada to support communities, organizations and residential school survivors. Pope Francis is due to visit Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut…

This press release is not for release or distribution in the United States of America to United States news services or United States persons. CALGARY, Alta., July 18. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questerre Energy Corporation…

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As Quebec enters the seventh wave, intensive care doctors at MUHC adult hospitals say they are better prepared to deal with future crises thanks to the way their pediatrician colleagues have stepped in to help them during the…

Canada Immigration News: Quebec is increasing the amount of financial assistance it gives to immigrants taking its full-time and part-time French courses this year. In a press release, the ministry responsible for immigration and…

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is facing pressure to reduce arsenic levels in the air of a small northwestern town that is home to a copper smelter employing 650 people but emitting 33 times the provincial emissions standard of arsenic.A…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois says his party, if elected, will challenge the law on secularism before the highest court in Quebec. Publication date : Jul 04, 2022 • 5 hours ago…

Finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult in Montreal, and advocates say this is especially true for pet owners. The Montreal SPCA has seen an increase in calls this moving season from tenants who cannot bring…

QCNA acknowledges growing newsroom coverage of the Iqaluit water emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic and other big stories Nunatsiaq News' coverage of the…

Although a legislated drilling ban is preventing production, natural gas will remain a mainstay of Quebec consumption through 2030 under a “dual-energy” program that includes a subsidy for households that add from electric heaters…

Protesters at a Montreal abortion rights rally in solidarity with Americans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court say they fear the decision will lead to a rise in anti-abortion sentiment in Quebec and…

In a devastating decision by Quebec's National Assembly on May 24, Bill 96, the newest addition to the province's panoply of restrictive language laws, was officially passed. While the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) presented the bill as…

Quebec's health ministry says Montreal and Laval will be the first cities in the province to get all-electric ambulances set to hit the streets next year. Urgences-Santé has acquired eight ambulances from…

The Crown Prince of Luxembourg, who is in Toronto for an official business visit, has spoken publicly about how his family took refuge in Canada during World War II. Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie, heir to the Luxembourg throne,…

Pointe Claire the company receives $2.3 million in financial assistance from CED. POINTE CLAIRE, QC, June 17, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business growth contributes to the…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Personal finance Local News The increase will be limited to between 2% and 3%, with the government making up the difference at a cost of $173 million, said Eric Girard. Publication date…

Executives from dozens of Quebec-based tech companies are warning Premier Francois Legault that the province's new language law, known as Bill 96, will make it difficult to recruit talent and threatens to cause "huge damage to the…

Links to the breadcrumb New Local News The lawsuit seeks compensation of $219 million, plus $75 million in punitive damages, for repeated violations of the three-day maximum time limit for bail hearings. Author of…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News Various contracts during the pandemic, such as securing personal protective equipment and providing vaccinations and tests, amounted to $6 billion. Author of the article:…

Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning said one of the reasons the Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act to end the convoy protests was because it realized that much of the support for the protests came from Quebec, the…

The province is threatening to change the law in response to Montreal schools considering circumventing the effects of Bill 96. Under the new language reform law, enrollment in English-language CEGEPs will be capped. As a…

MONTREAL — Premier Francois Legault's assertion that Quebec risks turning into Louisiana if the province doesn't have more control over immigration is based more on pre-election posturing than reality, politicians said. opposition and…

Researchers are struggling to explain why Quebec recorded the highest number of official COVID-19 deaths in the country despite a relatively low number of excess deaths between March 2020 and October 2021.A new study published Monday by the…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Among the resolutions debated in Drummondville this weekend, the one asking the government to make contemporary Quebec history courses compulsory in CEGEPs, in order to help young…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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>…

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…

The usual excitement at the end of the school year in Nunavik reaches a new level, as hundreds of students prepare to present special projects to the country's first Indigenous Governor General. Mary Simon's tour of the Nunavik region…

QUEBEC, 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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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

QUEBEC 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 —…

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

Quebec 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…

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…

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…

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…

Refusing meetings with power, Dawson College pinned its hopes for its canceled expansion project on the public. He's collecting thousands of names in a petition, hoping to prove - just before provincial budget time - that voters…

The Canadian government is expediting immigration for an unlimited number of Ukrainian refugees. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 2.1 million people have fled the war in Ukraine so far.…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists As critical as I am of today's radical feminism, I owe so much to the Quebec liberal brand of "women's liberation" that I grew up with. Author of the article: Lise Ravaire •…

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Breadcrumb Links Local News The report also finds that the program's appeals office lacks independence because it is itself part of the system it is called upon to review. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

Everything seems to get more expensive. Food, gas and housing prices are on the rise, while paychecks are slow to keep pace. CBC News' Priced Out series explains why you pay more at checkout and how Canadians cope with the high cost of…

Breadcrumb Links Canada Jean Charest has never been charged and has always maintained his innocence. Publication date : February 28, 2022 • 38 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation…

Here's how we got here and what current political leaders have to say about finally making it easier for Quebecers.What is the root of the dual tax system?Premier Maurice Duplessis is credited with defining Quebec's fiscal autonomy.There…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Energy Hydro-Quebec paid its highest dividend in its history to the Quebec government, at $2.673 billion. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Pierre Saint-Arnaud…

A report prepared by an independent provincial body reveals a labor force divide between Anglophones and Francophones in Quebec. The 44-page document prepared by the Provincial Round Table on Employment (PERT) illustrates that…

CHENNAI: In a significant step forward for Air India in its legal tussle with Devas Multimedia, the Quebec Court of Appeal, Canada, has given it the green light to challenge an earlier Canadian court order that allowed investors foreigners…

Quebec City police have made three arrests, as protesters stage a second demonstration in two weeks near the National Assembly in Quebec City demanding an immediate end to all pandemic measures in the province. The city's police force,…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News “There is no connection with the political environment,” said the Minister of Health in reference to the recent wave of protests against public health measures. Publication date :…

In the village of Inukjuak on the northeast shore of Hudson Bay, trash isn't something that disappears into a distant dump in the back of a garbage truck. He stays nearby. Then it burns. "Domestic waste burning is a big problem in my…

MONTREAL — Health Minister Christian Dubé said Friday that the vaccine passport system may be put on hold and not restarted until the next wave of COVID-19, if necessary.Asked by opposition health critics during a Legislative Assembly…

Vancouver City Council won't contribute city money to help support a legal fight against Quebec's controversial law that bans public servants from wearing religious symbols, including turbans, hijabs, yarmulkes and crucifixes .…

Quebec police say those protesting public health measures outside the National Assembly must move their parked vehicles, which include at least two dozen heavy trucks, or face fines and towing. The police department (SPVQ) made the…

Mary Dunlop says if she didn't prepare and bring most meals, her mother - who lives in a long-term care home in West Montreal - would be stuck eating only the bland and mashed potatoes that the residence serves, day after day. "Sometimes…

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On Monday, Quebec reported 2,888 people hospitalized (7 less than the day before), including 223 in intensive care (10 less than the day before). The province reported 2,423 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths. Since the start of…

The atmosphere was festive outside Gym Le Vestiaire in Montreal on Sunday, as gym members gathered and sang "All you need is sports!" to the tune of the Beatles classic "All you need is love". The facility was one of many across Quebec…

Five years after a deadly attack at a Quebec mosque that killed six people and injured 19, survivors and members of the Muslim community will gather on Saturday to close a week of events surrounding the tragedy. Mosque leaders say the…

It seems that several COVID-19 related SMS scams have hit Quebecers' phones lately, offering everything from information to money. In a scam, Quebecers say they are receiving text messages offering them…

Cree and Innu chiefs from northern Quebec have signed a nation-to-nation agreement allowing Innu hunters to harvest 300 caribou this winter on traditional Cree territory east of Chisasibi. The agreement is called Maamuu nisituhtimuwin/…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Montreal City Council will adopt new zoning limiting building heights and densities in the historic district Author of the article: Marianne Scott • Montreal Gazette May…

Breadcrumb Links Local News During my visit, I saw customers shaking hands with their server, as if to say, "Thank you, I'll have some sprouts for dessert," writes Josh Freed. Author of the article: Josh freed •…