Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.
Canada
Apr 23
‘They were coming to save us’: Inquest opens into deaths of two Quebec firefighters
A coroner's inquest into the deaths of two volunteer Quebec firefighters who perished during a flood rescue last May in the Charlevoix region is underway.
Canada
Apr 15
Quebec artists demand more provincial funding, say many struggle to ‘work creatively’
Artists and cultural workers gathered on Thursday in front of the office of Quebec’s culture minister Mathieu Lacombe in Montreal.
Canada
Apr 18
Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks
The class action includes everyone in Quebec who was diagnosed with opioid use disorder after being prescribed opioid medications between 1996 and the present.
Health
Apr 16
‘Politicized’ immigration debate could hurt jobs, Quebec employers group says
The long-running debate over immigration between Quebec and Ottawa has flared in recent months, but the head of a major employers group says 'in some ways, it's deplorable.'
Canada
Apr 15
Quebec follows Ottawa by increasing amount of capital gains subject to tax
Like Ottawa announced in its budget Tuesday, Quebec says it will tax two-thirds rather than one-half of capital gains, which are profits made on the sale of assets.
Economy
Apr 19
French PM talks language, secularism, strong ties in speech to Quebec legislature
France wants to help Quebec protect the French language and he praised Quebec's refusal to give in to defeat, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said.
Canada
Apr 12
Quebecers who were in youth protection less likely to graduate, be employed: study
The study found only 37 per cent of youth who were in care had graduated high school by the time they turned 21, compared to 86 per cent of all Quebecers.
Canada
Apr 21
One person missing after fire destroys home south of Quebec City
Five other people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire in Beauce. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Fire
Apr 17
Gas prices in Ontario, Quebec to jump to highest level in 2 years: analyst
Gas prices across Ontario and Quebec are set to rise to their highest level in almost two years, a petroleum analyst tells Global News.
Consumer
Apr 17
Heavy rainfall triggers flood conditions on several Quebec rivers
The rural town of Chertsey, Que., said torrential rainfall had washed out part of a local roadway, submerging two vehicles and cutting off some residents from the rest of the town.
Canada
Apr 13
Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients
Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal
Canada
Apr 15
Chasing clear skies, eclipse watchers head to Quebec’s Eastern Townships
Canadian cities from Niagara Falls, Ont., to Gander, N.L., are preparing to welcome visitors hoping to spend a few minutes plunged into darkness.
Canada
Apr 4
Hydro-Québec expects to fix remaining power outages from Thursday storm by end of day
The utility reported there were around 4,700 customers in Quebec without power on Saturday, down from around 297,000 at the height of the storm Thursday.
Canada
Apr 6
1 in 3 adults who grew up in Quebec’s youth protection out of work, school at 21: study
A new study paints a bleak picture of Quebec's youth protection system. Many children who age out of care have trouble getting an education and maintaining a job.
Canada
Apr 19
Quebec labour code doesn’t infringe rights of casino managers, Supreme Court rules
The Quebec Superior Court allowed an application for judicial review from the employer on the basis there were several errors in the administrative ruling.
Canada
Apr 19
Threatening politicians could result in $1,500 fine under new Quebec bill
The legislation would give police the power to impose a fine of between $50 and $500 to anyone who disrupts a city council meeting with disorderly conduct.
Canada
Apr 10
Quebec nurse practitioners will be able to take on patients waiting for family doctor
Starting next week, specialized nurse practitioners in 11 Quebec clinics will be able to take on patients who are waiting for a family doctor.
Canada
Apr 11
Grandparent scam: Canadian seniors with landline phones targeted, out about $2.2 million
Police in Ontario say 126 people were identified and lost about $739,000 to the organized crime group. Those arrested are from the Montreal region.
Crime
Apr 18
Élections Québec nixes plan to test online voting in 2025
The agency wanted to allow about 300,000 eligible voters in 21 municipalities to vote online during 2025 municipal elections in Quebec.
Canada
Apr 11