Fete Nationale

• Fireworks banned ahead of Fête nationale as wildfire risk in Quebec remains high

  A ban on outdoor fires, including fireworks, is in effect in several regions of Quebec as more than 100 wildfires continue burining.

  Fire

  Jun 20, 2023
  
• Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert over choice of host

  Émile Bilodeau, the 28-year-old chosen as host, has been a vocal critic of the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21, and he has mocked the Parti Québécois and its leader.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• Quebec’s St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also issued a statement in which he celebrated his Quebec heritage and touted the province as a leader in equality, justice and democracy.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
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• What’s open and closed for Fête nationale in Montreal

  It is bound to be a fun holiday weekend, with celebrations set to begin Thursday in Montreal. Here is what is open and closed on Friday, June 24 in the city.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
• Quebec provincial police fan out for Fête Nationale weekend

  The Sûreté du Québec says police officers will be on the lookout for drivers who are speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
• Montreal Canadiens celebration leads to 15 arrests as excitement grips city

  Montreal police say 15 people were arrested, 60 tickets were handed out and two officers suffered minor injuries.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2021
• Montreal streets awash with celebration, tear gas as Habs eliminate Golden Knights in overtime

  The Habs, considered the underdog in the NHL playoffs, beat the Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-2 upset in overtime Thursday night.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2021
• Fête nationale: Your guide to what’s open and what’s closed

  To make the most of your statutory holiday, here is a guide to what's open and what's closed on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2021
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• Montrealers flock to Cap-Saint-Jacques beach while area residents petition for stricter measures

  Beachgoers are flocking to the beach at Cap-Saint-Jacques prompting some residents to start a petition for stricter measures to address issues arising from overcrowding.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Televised Fête nationale celebrations highlight Indigenous contributions to Quebec history

  Festivities continue on Wednesday with all Quebecers invited to sing along to Gilles Vigneault's 'Gens du Pays' at 7 p.m.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2020