Language Police
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Montreal’s popular Orchard pub and grill chain drops ‘Ye Olde’ from nameAfter multiple threats of fines from the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), the franchise has removed the 'Ye Olde' from its main signage in compliance.PoliticsNov 10, 2023
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Kernels Popcorn franchise fined over $2K by Quebec language watchdogQuebec's French language office said it contacted Kernels Popcorn several times to encourage it to comply before issuing it a fine of $2,500 for having an all-English website.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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Quebecers want more French language protection: pollThe poll, conducted by the firm Léger on Sept. 4-6, finds that 59 per cent of respondents believe that French in Quebec has deteriorated over the past 10 years.Nov 9, 2020
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Classic game console hits Quebec shelves after controversyThe SNES Classic finally hit Quebec shelves, despite fans worrying that language laws might keep it out of the province.TechSep 29, 2017
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Small business Tir du Soleil protests office of French languageThe owner of Tir du Soleil, a recreational air gun firing range on Queen Mary Road in Côte-des-Neiges, has a bone to pick with the Office de la Langue Française.CanadaOct 21, 2016
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Sugar Sammy gets last laugh with publicity stuntOne of the province's best known stand-up comics is likely laughing all the way to the bank with a new advertising campaign.Nov 21, 2014
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Quebec language police takes new approach on handling complaintsThe internationally renowned Pastagate affair has resulted in new ways for Quebec's language watchdog to handle its beefs.PoliticsOct 18, 2013
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Quebec comedians poke fun at language controversyA group of Quebec comedians have released videos on YouTube poking fun at controversy over the English and French language debate in the wake of the so-called "pastagate" scandal.CanadaMar 27, 2013
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