Northern Quebec

• ‘Devastated’: Head-on crash kills five, including four from Cree community, in northern Quebec

  Oblin Cooper said the van belonged to the regional health service and was shuttling patients to appointments at the time of the crash.

  Canada

  Mar 22
  
• Quebec forest fires: man facing arson charges detained ahead of bail hearing

  The major crimes unit is trying to determine whether the alleged arsons are connected to the forced evacuations in June of residents of Chibougamau.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
  
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• Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

  The justice minister said the co-ordinating judge overseeing the northern districts has considerably reduced the number of days set aside for hearings compared to the year before.

  Crime

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Cree communities

  There were 126 wildfires burning in the province as of Friday afternoon, including 86 in the northern zone where several Cree nations live.

  Fire

  Jul 14, 2023
• Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concerns

  The company says the date cannot be rescheduled but it hopes the next show, presented by Ukraine on July 6, will be able to proceed as planned.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Quebec wildfires: No significant rainfall expected in fire hot spots this week

  Quebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, is reporting 110 active fires. This includes 73 in the southern half the province.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Quebec wildfires: NASA says smoke reaches as far as Europe

  Despite the rain, the task of controlling the Quebec's fires remains 'colossal,' said Julie Coupal, SOPFEU assistant director. The agency counted more than 100 wildfires.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
• Quebec wildfires: Northern city and Cree community ordered to evacuate

  Quebec's wildfire prevention agency says there are more than 100 fires burning and 43 are considered priorities because they could threaten communities or critical infrastructure.

  Fire

  Jun 22, 2023
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• As hot and dry conditions persist, dozens of Quebec wildfires ‘could go out of control’

  Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière told residents Wednesday that smoke is making the air quality in town poor, and citizens who can leave are recommended to do so.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
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• Wildfire evacuees set to return home in northern Quebec town

  Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière announced the news, adding that some essential workers will begin to go back Friday to ensure services are in place when residents return.

  Fire

  Jun 16, 2023