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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…

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…

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 •…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 •…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists Breaks in public services seem to be a betrayal of the sacrifices we have made. It's as if the government is abandoning us at the worst time. Premier Francois Legault,…

- A major union representing public sector workers says it is open to temporarily transferring members to help with the overburdened healthcare system, but says it was not given enough advance notice and is being burdened -even facing labor…

After an extended holiday break and a shift to virtual learning, thousands of Quebec students are returning to class this week. But some parents and officials worry that the government has not put in place adequate COVID-19 measures to…

Teachers at Westmount High School in Montreal demonstrated against the Quebec government's reckless decision to reopen schools amid the 2nd wave of the pandemic. (Photo: Robert Green)Provincial governments in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and…

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,…

New Year's Eve 2021 in Quebec is shaping up to be the last day of 2020. already seen? You're not alone.It's safe to say we're all set to say goodbye to 2021 and some of you were probably hoping to end this one-year roller coaster by…

Aden Seaton's two children attend Chelsea Elementary School in Quebec. She works at News from Low Down to Hull & Back, the local newspaper serving the Gatineau Hills.My son begged me to visit his grade 3 class and, thanks to his…

In a move that angered unions and healthcare workers, the Quebec government is proposing a controversial measure to deal with a hospital staff shortage as COVID-19 cases increase. The highly transmissible Omicron variant means that…

The Montreal Canadiens will once again play in empty arenas. The Quebec government today announced sweeping new restrictions after reporting 4,571 new cases of COVID-19 - the highest tally on record in the province. These restrictions…

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will not immediately intervene in Quebec's debate on Bill 21 because he does not want the Quebec government to politically militarize federal intervention.At a press…

Gary Bettman says he's always happy to meet elected officials. And a specific rally slated for next month has certainly sparked fan interest in a hungry Canadian hockey market for the NHL's comeback. Before Nordiques fans were excited…

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…

MONTREAL - data-pm-slice = "1 1 "> With the number of gun-related incidents in Montreal on the rise, the Quebec government announced Sunday that it will invest $ 52 million to step up prevention efforts. The funds…

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…

WENDAKE, QC, December 1, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and the Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) recognize the long-awaited tabling of…

MONTREAL - The threat of an indefinite strike in several public day care centers (CPE) in Quebec is approaching as the main labor organizations try to reach an agreement with the Quebec government. The Federation of…

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 government of Quebec launched on Sunday the second part of its advertising campaign focused on immunizing children against COVID-19. The advertisements, which will be shown on television, the web and in…

MONTREAL, 25 November 2021 / CNW Telbec / - An in-depth and critical study of from Canada health services for indigenous children by Samir Shaheen-Hussain has won two annual literary prizes from the Federation of Quebec Writers (FAQ).…

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…

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…

Earlier this month, the Quebec government backed out of making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for healthcare workers. But a challenge to the policy was still pending in the courts. A Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed a request by a…

First responders transport a resident of a long-term care facility in Montreal on November 20, 2020. More than 4,000 elderly residents have died in Quebec during the first wave of the pandemic.Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian PressAt the start…

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…

MONTREAL - The Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) disputes the data published by the Ministry of Education concerning lead in school water and asks the government to do its homework. According to data…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Having separate “sex” and “gender” mentions on identity documents will result in “a sort of…

A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big dance party on Mount Royal on Saturday to urge the Quebec government to lift its ban on dancing in bars and clubs. A DJ played music through a loudspeaker as protesters donned glittering…

MONTREAL - A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big dance party on Mount Royal on Saturday to urge the Quebec government to lift its ban on dancing in bars and clubs. MONTREAL - A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big…

The mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, raises the bar against the City of Montreal and the government of Quebec. The West Island municipality increases its lawsuit by $ 2 million, bringing it to $ 6 million.The mayor maintains…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News One year away from its mandate, the Legault government is looking for a way towards the 2022 elections. Quebeckers will have an idea of ​​the plan…

Two environmental groups say they are ready to sue the federal government if it fails to protect a population of tiny brown frogs that they say are threatened by a road expansion project south of Montreal. The two Quebec-based…

Public reimbursement from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec, in effect 20 octobere will apply for children with ADS following the recommendation of the National Institute of Excellence…

The Quebec government is reducing public health restrictions on bars and restaurants from November 1, allowing them to reach full capacity and halving the two-meter distance rule. "The vaccination passport allows such flexibility in cases…

Some unvaccinated nurses in Quebec - among thousands at risk of suspension - told CBC News they felt it was worth losing their jobs in order to live up to their standards. The original deadline for them to be vaccinated was this Friday.…

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The Court of Quebec is expected to launch a new divisional court to deal with marital and sexual complaints by early 2022, potentially paving the way for a legal battle with the provincial government over judicial…

MONTREAL, October 5, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The English College Steering Committee, a group of six colleges offering instruction in English, will present its brief on Bill 96 today to the Committee on Culture and Education in 4:25 p.m. The…

MONTREAL - It's a case that rocked Canada: 37-year-old Indigenous mother, mother of seven, died in a Quebec hospital last year after a nurse taunted her: "You're stupid like hell, ”only good at having sex,…

After a long absence, the Osheaga Music Festival kicked off on Friday, but it's a much more subtle affair this year due to pandemic restrictions. The annual festival, which is normally held in August, was canceled in 2020 and postponed…

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.…

VIA Rail station in Alexandria, Ontario. The city sits on VIA-only lanes that are part of a Canadian government plan to increase the speed and frequency of passenger trains in eastern Ontario and southwestern Quebec. Photo: James Morgan…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News "We have realized over the past year that it is directly with Quebecers that we have to work, without waiting for government action," said Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of…

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…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Researchers warn that too much time spent in front of screens threatens children's eyesight, sleep patterns, weight and language skills. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

In the wake of the Quebec government's rejection of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) proposal, Énergie Saguenay encountered another negative opinion from a federal regulator. The latest release follows that in July by…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Sociologist-professor emeritus Guy Rocher, 97, said he and Camille Laurin, father of Bill 101, made a mistake when it came to CEGEPs in 1977. Author of the article: Philippe…

Bruce Gurberg smiles as he talks about the taste of movie theater popcorn and listing the movies showing at his Côte-des-Neiges theater, despite the fact that last year his business was crippled by the pandemic.…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec The first day of the hearings saw fiery testimony from those who said the bill does not go far enough, despite Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette's assertion that he stands for French. Author of the…

Commentary by a professor of law and labor relations at the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria. Even if we admit that Quebecers are not "racists", it cannot be reasonably disputed that the Government of Quebec has…

This week, the Quebec government began enforcing its vaccine passport, an electronic record in the form of a rapid response code (QR). British Columbia launched its earlier this month, and other provinces are planning to launch their own…

OTTAWA (CCN) —Federal political leaders are failing to protect the rights of Canadians by staying out of Quebec's secularism law, said the former head of the Canadian Bureau of Religious Freedom.…

I wonder what happened to the campsite. In 2019, Justin Trudeau ran for election with an 85-page platform that promised, among other things, "A New Generation of Campers." The Liberals have promised to "expand the…

TORONTO - The Ontario vaccine passport application should learn from an episode in Quebec where some people created their own QR codes and impersonated several Quebec politicians, according to a cybersecurity expert in…

Quebec reported 604 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and no new deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 387,834 confirmed cases and 11,285 people have died. There are 131 people hospitalized (an increase of five),…

MONTREAL - Students returning to school in Quebec will have to wear masks but not in class, the provincial government announced on Wednesday.Education Minister Jean-François Roberge told a press conference that masks will be…

July 23, 2021 (Investorideas.com Newswire) This new financing of Troilus Gold is discussed in a report from Laurentian Bank Securities. In a July 16 research note, Laurentian Bank Securities analyst Jacques Wortman reported…

(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) Quebec government cancels $ 14 billion LNG project The government of Quebec has canceled a project to install liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Saguenay, north of Quebec, after…

Breadcrumb Links West Island Gazette Local News The heritage society is looking to the province for help because the city has "shown no real commitment to preserving the heritage of Pointe-Claire." Author of the…

Posted on July 22, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. EDTAs of July 22, 2021, spouses included in applications submitted under the Quebec Experience Program must demonstrate knowledge of spoken French. The spouses' ability to speak French must correspond…

Montreal police are trying to find the partner of a 32-year-old woman who was found dead in an apartment in the Parc-Extension district of Montreal. Officers found the woman's body at a residence on Birnam Street near the intersection of…

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:…

There will be no more negotiations on a gas pipeline project crossing the native lands of northern Quebec, say the Innu leaders who oppose it. The Innu First Nations of Mashteuiatsh, Pessamit and Essipit say they are ready to take…

Breadcrumb Links Local News The proposed route would transport liquefied natural gas from western Canada to a liquefaction plant in Port Saguenay. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Virginie anne…

MONTREAL - As Ontario post-secondary schools announce mandatory vaccination rules for class attendance and residency, some east of the border may be wondering: could this happen in Quebec? First, a bit of background:…

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…

Kudos to our Quebec government for taking an initially aggressive stance on a vaccine passport.Too many…

It was an exceptional week of news for Indigenous women, starting with the appointment of Mary Simon, an Inuit from northern Quebec, as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General.Then on Thursday Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former justice…

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Canada's first Indigenous Governor General on Tuesday, a move with great symbolic resonance as the country seeks reconciliation with its Indigenous population after decades of systemic…

A day after the move to Quebec, more than 500 tenant households in the province are homeless, the highest figure in 20 years. The social housing group Popular action front in urban redevelopment (FRAPRU) unveiled the data in its annual…

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…

Canada Day is a traditional moving day in Quebec, but for some whose lease expires on July 1, it will take weeks, if not months, to find a new place to live. Housing advocates say more than 100 families across Montreal are still…

Montreal announced it would host outdoor viewing nights to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec's public health denied a request to allow more fans in the Bell Center. The city said free…