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Financial anxiety amongst Quebecers is on the rise again. A new survey by Centraide shows nearly have of Quebecers have high levels of anxiety when it comes to their finances, particularly in regards to housing costs and food expenses. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

The provincial government in Quebec says it is going on the offensive to protect French. It announced a $603 million investment over the next five years to preserve the language, which the government says is facing a decline. As Felicia Parrillo reports, some critics are skeptical about that claim.

Spring was in the air Saturday as people, young and old, gathered in Pointe-Claire to fundraise for a good cause. It was all part of the Empty Bowls initiative, benefitting Corbeille de Pain. As Felicia Parrillo reports, around 70 local potters donated over 600 handmade bowls to the non-profit.

Students from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Québec Super Expo-sciences this weekend. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has more.

Caden’s Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for neurodiverse children, has reopened 10 months after a flood forced it to close and rebuild. Felicia Parrillo has the story.

About a hundred people have set up an encampment on McGill campus this weekend demanding the university divest from Israel-connected funds, and they say they have no end to the demonstration in sight. As Felicia Parrillo reports, this comes as wave of similar and very tense protests have taken place across U.S. university campuses this...

The Montreal Electric Vehicle Show is attracting EV enthusiasts and industry leaders. As Matilda Cerone explains, some initiatives at the exhibition are highlighting the need to recycle EV batteries, a necessary step to ensure that the substitution of gas-powered cars is as sustainable as it aims to be. Caden’s Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for...

Students from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Québec Super Expo-sciences this weekend. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has more. Back in 2022, the Michelin Guide added Toronto and Vancouver to its list of more than 40 destinations, awarding some restaurants in the area with a coveted star. But...

A Montreal high school student is dealing with the grief of losing his father to cancer by turning to writing. The West Island teen says with the help of some of his teachers, he’s been able to better process his emotions and then had the courage to share his story with others. Global’s Felicia Parrillo...

What do you get when you combine a freshly baked croissant with a chocolate chip cookie? It’s called a crookie. The new viral dessert that first came to life in Paris has been making the rounds on social media and has landed right here in Montreal. Global’s Felicia Parrillo bravely took on the task of...

In Montreal’s West Island, more than 1,000 people gathered at John Abbott College for a viewing party of the total solar eclipse. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has more on the event celebrating the celestial masterpiece.

Some nurse practitioners in Quebec will soon be getting more responsibilities. The health minister announced Thursday that primary care nurse practitioners will soon be able to take on patients waiting for a family doctor. It’s a move other provinces have already adopted and patients-right advocates have been pushing Quebec to follow for decades. As Felicia...

It was a mesmerizing event that captured attention of all Quebecers. But now that the total solar eclipse has come and gone, some people want to make sure to give those eclipse glasses another life. A Montreal-area school has plans to collect and donate them, and they’re encouraging others to do the same. Felicia Parrillo...

For the last 43 years, Montreal marathoner and Terry Fox fundraising legend Eddy Nolan has kicked off the month of April with a run. In honour of his hero, he’s made it his life’s mission to raise awareness and money for cancer research. But now, in a symbolic gesture, he is choosing to honour Terry’s...

One of the aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Monday was from Quebec. Jacob Flickinger was a veteran of the Canadian Armed forces and also had American citizenship. His family is speaking out about the attack while mourning his death. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

A large interprovincial police operation has led to the recovery of nearly 600 stolen vehicles. The cars were recovered at the Port of Montreal, and authorities say they were designated for illegal exportation. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

It’s time to cast your vote for the worst road in Quebec. CAA-Quebec kicked off its annual campaign on Tuesday, asking drivers to vote and send in photos of which street is the most difficult to navigate. As Felicia Parrillo reports, with pothole season beginning early in the province, people have a long list of...

Mah-jong is a 200-year-old Chinese tile game that’s making a comeback and growing in Montreal. As Felicia Parrillo explains, it’s a simple and social game that’s connecting people to one another.

A West Island school treated a handful of women living with cancer to free facials on Monday. The treatments gave the women a chance to relax while offering students and the school an opportunity to raise awareness. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

John Rennie High School’s annual Black and Gold show, featuring 20 talented acts, was highlighted this year as part of the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Global’s Felicia Parrillo was there.