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Compared to other G10 countries, Canada handled the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic well by most measures, according to analysis by CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj…

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…

Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey The Quebec City product scored four goals for the host Saint John Sea Dogs in a 5-3 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes at Harbor Station Arena on Saturday William Dufour (28) of…

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…

Ryan Silverfield was the offensive line coach and running play coordinator for the Memphis Tigers in 2018 when the small wide receiver by the name of Calvin Austin III first walked into the building. Not just short, but short, he was a…

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…

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…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the occasion of the Fête nationale du Québec: “Today, my family and I join millions of Quebecers in marking the Fête nationale du Québec and celebrating our identity and…

Pristine Seas will work with Indigenous and regional partners, the Government of Canada and Oceans North Washington, DC (June 23, 2022)—National Geographic Pristine Seas, a global marine conservation initiative, will launch an expedition to…

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 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…

The Cree Nation of Chisasibi will conduct the first investigation into the graves of two residential school sites in Quebec. The two boarding schools (one Catholic and one Anglican) operated from 1933 to 1981 at Fort George in…

It's the bumpy road - which winds between tight slums and state-funded beige houses - that makes it difficult to balance containers filled with 70 liters of water on its way back. "At home, you feel far away when you push 70 kilograms of…

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,…

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…

Nearly 200 people in Saguenay, Quebec have been forced to leave their homes and belongings as the area faces a high risk of landslides. Municipal authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday and asked residents of 53…

Disclaimer: This story deals with a disturbing topic that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. A traveling exhibit focusing on truth and reconciliation has made its way from Alberta to the Vancouver Public…

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…

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…

Mention the Rouge et Or, and most sports fans will think football. With 10 Vanier Cup titles to its credit since its debut in 1996, the Université Laval team is the most successful university football team in Canada. The Rouge et Or is…

It's an unlikely couple, the two of them.One a 26-year-old Egyptian fighter, the other a little boy. They practice, practice with a balance ball and practice, while Ethan Shaw gives Hady Ghoneim a glimpse into his life."I feel so good, I…

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…

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…

EXFO's Adaptive Service Assurance Platform with Platform Observability by Intel Delivers a Better 5G Experience with Complete Visibility QUEBEC CITY, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO, the communications industry's test, monitoring…

It has been described by some as a "pseudo-confrontation", and by others as a diplomatic ulterior motive. Now, however, the so-called “Whiskey War,” which was never really a conflict, has finally been resolved with the formal division of a…

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…

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…

A Toronto court has heard devastating accounts from witnesses, victims and relatives of those killed in the 2018 van attack in which a self-proclaimed "incel" drove his vehicle onto a crowded sidewalk.Alek Minassian - who was motivated by…

Pandemic shortages of COVID-19 and extreme weather conditions have put one of the most popular condiments in jeopardy: mustard. At the Lasalle Drive-In restaurant, customers may soon be forced to enjoy their burgers without the…

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…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Canada reportedly lags other countries in disease preparedness and research Publication date : June 11, 2022 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • 13 comments…

Drone view over Home Bay on Jedediah Island, British Columbia, where the first of the area's severed feet was found in 2007. (BWJinks, CC BY-SA 4.0)A foot washes up on a beach. Short article on local news. Another one the foot is washed.…

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…

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…

MONTREAL, June 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The SAQ is proud to have chosen three Quebec artists to decorate its new selfie cubes which are set to appear at nearly a dozen festivals in five regions of Quebec. With an area of 5.8m2, the…

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) seized 80 kilograms of live baby eels at Halifax's Stanfield Airport on May 30, CBC News has learned, but it's unclear whether the transport - worth an estimated $400 $000 at recent prices – has been…

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:…

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…

Equip service providers to monitor and measure network performance in real time QUEBEC CITY, June 7, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO, the communications industry's testing, monitoring and analysis experts, today announced that EXFO's Active…

Tom O'Neill didn't know what to think when he received an unexpected email last fall.The email was from a man who claimed to have found a plane, the one O'Neill's uncle was in when it crashed in World War II. The plane was off Nassau,…

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…

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…

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks during a press conference as she meets her counterparts from the Baltic region on June 2, 2022, in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said…

Not reserved47:23comedy and tragedy lessonsOn August 19, 1907, just after 5:30 p.m., a bell rang to let a crew of construction workers know it was time to pack up their things and end the day. They were building a bridge that would connect…

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…

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…

New Brunswick has detected its first suspected case of monkeypox, according to the provincial health minister.Dorothy Shephard made passing mention of the suspected case of the disease when she answered a question in the Legislative…

If you're planning a trip to la belle province (or if you live there and just want to have a stay), you might want to consider booking a spot at one of these top Quebec restaurants, hotels, and spas that come to be named among the "most…

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…

Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau said the passing of former Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has ended conversations between the team and his company about which Senators could play in Quebec City. "There have been…

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…

A young Indigenous activist and columnist steps into provincial politics.Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash has announced that she will seek the nomination for the riding of Ungava in northern Quebec under the banner of Québec Solidaire. If she wins…

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…

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…

VS Harly Washipabano and her mother Dolores, Zane's grandmother, watch the Bears skate down the handshake line. "It's great, not like my Quebec tournament," he said. “We were living in Montreal…

Coalition Avenir Québec loyalists gather in Drummondville, Quebec. this weekend for its national convention. This is the last big rally for the party before the provincial elections this fall. Concrete barriers and fencing have been…

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…

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…

Evelyn Calugay, executive director of PINAY, a Filipino women's rights group, said it took her a year of full-time French lessons to learn the language, after arriving in Quebec in the 1970s. (Sent by Evelyn Calugay - image…

OTTAWA (ON), May 26, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Through the Universal Broadband Fund's (UBF) Rapid Response Stream and Operation High Speed ​​(French webpage), the governments of Canada and Quebec take immediate action to ensure that people…

Expectations are high for former Quebec Premier Jean Charest as he is about to take the stage for the leadership debate of the French-speaking Conservatives in his home province, a crucial region has been instrumental in the last two…

The deafening noise of chainsaws and cleanup crews filled the air in the normally quiet residential streets of Sainte-Adele, a town about 80 kilometers northwest of Montreal in the Laurentians, on Tuesday.More than half of the city's…

A long-standing commitment of Numinus Wellness Inc. NUMBER collaborate with Health Canada help develop protocols for Special Access Program seems to be paying dividends. Last Monday, the company announced that its Montreal business mental…

In The News is a roundup of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day. Here's what's on our editors' radar for the morning of May 24... What we're watching in Canada... In The News is a roundup of articles from…

A study that analyzed 31,845 tickets issued for public health offenses by Quebec police during the first 15 months of the pandemic found that there was a higher concentration of fines in some of the most diverse Montreal.According to a…

"There were five fatalities and a few others injured as a result of high winds with this line of thunderstorms," ​​read a statement. weather summary for Ontario and the National Capital Region. "There was also extensive damage to trees,…

Ukrainians fleeing war face unexpected obstacles when seeking work in Canada.One is a requirement for a medical exam which is expensive and can be difficult to access. Another is the time it takes to update their work permits once the…

The weather in Quebec does not look too good! If you were expecting hot and humid days for the summer, think again because Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for 17 regions of the province. In addition to heavy…

Whether it's the "great replacement" or something else, the conspiracy theory espoused by the accused Buffalo, NY, shooter has inspired several mass shootings in recent years - in Canada and around the world .Ten people died Saturday in the…

Canada's highest court is set to rule on the constitutionality of consecutive life sentences for the gunman who murdered six people at a Quebec mosque in 2017. The Supreme Court of Canada announced Thursday that a decision will…

PSAC President Chris Aylward speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, October 31, 2018.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressCanada's largest federal public sector union says it has declared an impasse in negotiations with Ottawa and plans to file…

Breadcrumb Links Telecom News Buying spectrum is key to Quebecor's plan to expand mobile services outside of its Quebec stronghold, especially if it fails to acquire Freedom Mobile from Shaw Both Telus and…

When you're feeling good, going to college can be a life-changing and fulfilling experience, whether you're working there or studying there. But despite efforts in recent years to make academia as welcoming and inclusive as possible for…

Leadership candidates and interim leader of the Conservative Party condemn racist 'white replacement theory' that allegedly inspired Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo, NYBut there's still division within the party over how that sentencing…

Several distilleries, restaurants and pubs in Ottawa and beyond are among the latest victims of global supply chain disruptions as a shortage of glass bottles has left them wondering how to serve their customers.Adam Brierley, owner of…

A Montreal non-profit organization needs a new bus so it can continue to provide a range of harm reduction services and supplies to people living in precarious situations across the city.Anonymous already has a traveling six-wheeler on the…

The streets of downtown Montreal were flooded with protesters on Saturday as many rallied against Bill 96, the Quebec government's proposed law to reform its Charter of the French Language.Organized by groups that represent the province's…

By Jessica Gresko in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court was changed by the shocking leak of a draft opinion earlier this month. The opinion suggests the court is set to strike down the abortion…

At least 40,000 people across Canada have died from contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic began more than two years ago, according to provincial data, and more than 70 people still die every day. Still, hospitalizations and…

Under the current rules, access to the small business rate is reduced proportionately when a business has taxable capital between $10 million and $15 million. According to the proposal, access to the tariff would be phased!--3rd>…

Documentary premieres May 13 at the Hudson Film Festival Marginal artsMegan Le Stum — Posted on May 12, 2022 4 minutes Guy Rex Rodgers, director of What We Choose to Remember. Photo…

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Victoriaville the company receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED. VICTORIAVILLE, QC, May 11, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business innovation and growth contributes to…

Indigenous leaders have spoken out amid the impending passage of the Quebec government's controversial language bill aimed at protecting the French language. The chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador said…

Not all secondary 5 students took last Thursday's ministerial French exams according to the same rules, Radio-Canada learned. According to Radio-Canada, some classes were only allowed to use a printed dictionary for the exam while others…

Canada has returned its ambassador to Ukraine, Larisa Galadza, to reopen the embassy in kyiv, but it is not yet clear when there will be a full diplomatic restoration in the region. In an interview on CTV News Channel's Power…

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

As Quebec's controversial language law moves closer to passage, the province's business community is growing concerned about what it could mean for its bottom line, with some companies considering exiting it altogether. Known as Bill 96,…

IIt's a terribly long descent from the crest of Montmorency Falls, but as I'm standing there in the deafening spray, I'm not at all scared. Instead, my reaction is one of awe - because I just climbed the sheer 300ft cliff and now I can…

Toronto- It's been more than two years since the start of the pandemic, and yet new data shows that almost a quarter of Canadians still report high levels of anxiety - figures largely unchanged since 2020. Researchers…

The defense attorney for the young man charged in the 2020 Halloween sword attacks in Quebec City today accused an expert Crown witness of choosing facts to support a theory that Carl Girouard is a hypervigilant narcissist. In a sometimes…

Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: The Canadian Press Mia Rabson Publication date : May 05, 2022 • 36 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the…

QUEBEC, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Before the meeting of the entire sector at the Assises du tourisme 2022, the Minister of Tourism Caroline Proulx announced a major investment of $92 million develop regional tourism in Quebec. These funds…

Breadcrumb Links News Local News Hospitalizations and other indicators may decline, but they are still high, they said. Publication date : May 04, 2022 • 51 minutes ago • 4 minute read • 7 comments…

A Crown expert says the suspect in the 2020 Halloween murders in Quebec City is narcissistic, seeks recognition and could not have been delirious the night of the stabbings. Neuropsychologist Dr William Pothier told jurors that…

Canadian Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Madrid Open on Tuesday following a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 loss to former number one Andy Murray in the second round on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain. Shapovalov put himself in a hole early as he…

Quebecers and hockey fans around the world will salute Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur today as the province holds a state funeral in his honor. Lafleur, who won five Stanley Cup titles and was a Quebec hockey hero long before his NHL playing…

After nearly two years as the public face of the province's response to COVID-19, François Legault has made a U-turn. Since February 1, the Quebec government has held a total of 15 press conferences on COVID-19. The Prime Minister…

Thousands of Quebecers are taking the opportunity today to bid their last farewell to hockey legend Guy Lafleur. The first of two public tours will take place at the Bell Center in Montreal until 8 p.m. Sunday, followed by the second…

This week, Montreal fans and the hockey world in general will have the opportunity to officially say goodbye to one of the greatest players in Canadiens history. Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur died last week at the age of 70.…

The head of the Quebec Bar Owners Association says some foam vendors may soon dry up due to an ongoing strike at a Molson Coors brewery. In a telephone interview, Renaud Poulin said he has received dozens of calls from pub owners who…

Head coach Jack Hanratty describes it as a "new franchise". A lot has changed since the Canadian women's team won the bronze medal in Rugby Sevens' Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Head coach Jack Hanratty describes it as a "new…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Later, the Premier of Quebec tried to calm the waters by insisting that he was actually making a positive comment about Arcand. "I want to say that I am in top form," said…

The prestigious Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Youth recognizes the involvement, determination and constant effort of Quebecers who have a positive influence in their community. Four Concordia students are among the 2022 winners.…

Breadcrumb Links News Canadian politics Canada The federal government has also disapproved of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the Saguenay region of the province. Publication date : April 26, 2022 •…

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) has been named Best Workplace™ in Canada by the Great Place to Work® Institute for the 17th consecutive year. This award is based on feedback received through a 2021 Great Place to…

By Benjamin Powless Journalist of the Local Journalism Initiative First Nations leaders applaud a Quebec Court of Appeal decision that upheld key elements of a federal First Nations child welfare law in effect since January 1, 2020,…

A demonstration in Montreal is organized by the Union of Public and Parapublic Service of Quebec (SFPQ) on Tuesday April 26 and Wednesday April 27. Quebec government employees will also hold a similar rally in Quebec City on the same…

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is not just a hockey icon, but a sports icon and it's time the Boston sports landscape recognized him more than they did because they might be running out of time. The Boston Bruins…

A study by the University of Sherbrooke (UdeS) shows that the containment measures imposed during the first waves of the pandemic caused the number of cases of domestic violence to explode. According to data compiled by three medical…

TORONTO-- Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), has announced the top 4 finalists vying for the coveted Kraft Hockeyville 2022 title. These…

A majority of Canadians want to see behind the curtain and examine how provincial and federal governments have handled the COVID-19 pandemic. In a poll by Research Co., a British Columbia-based pollster, 66% of respondents said…

The Quebec motorist who killed two children, their mother and grandfather last fall when his car hit theirs, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Éric Légaré, 44, was under the influence of alcohol and speeding when the vehicle he was…

Future tenants of the building could also benefit from additional housing assistance under the Rent Supplement Program of the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ). This aid, which could amount to almost $2.5 million over 20 years, will be…

In a video that circulated widely this week, an Inuit child cries as police drag him barefoot away from a visit to his mother's home in Quebec's Far North. The video, posted on Facebook by the seven-year-old's mother, has racked…

Breadcrumb Links News Local News “There needs to be a system where victims of crimes – especially victims of sexual violence – can report them and be treated with dignity,” Anastasia Boldireff said after Adamo Bono was…

The provincial government has announced a plan to make flights within Quebec cheaper and promote air service to more distant destinations. The plan includes a $500 limit on the price of round-trip intra-Quebec flights to certain…

Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News Author of the article: Publication date : April 19, 2022 • 19 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article THE CONVERSATION…

Some groups have expressed concerns about the impact a project will have on Indigenous communities, and some want assurances that the state's shift to clean energy will result in the shutdown of fossil fuel power plants in the…

Sunday, April 17, 2022, 8:42 p.m. – A complex storm approaching Ontario and Quebec will create quite a mess across the region as the new work week approaches. Here's what we know so far. Get ready for a busy few days in central…