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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...

The Quebec government has often referred to the decline of the French language when implementing some of its laws, like Bill 96. But a new study from the OQLF suggests use of the language is actually stable in some areas. Global’s Franca Mignacca explains.

Parts of the Eastern Townships sit in the middle of the line of totality and the area has been flooded with tourists aiming for an optimal view of the eclipse. People from as far away as Australia travelled to the region for the experience. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports from North Hatley.

The SAQ reported a drop in revenue of over $18M in the third quarter of the fiscal year compared to the same time period the year before. As Tim Sargeant reports, the drop in alcohol business appears to be picked up in sales at shops that sell non-alcoholic beverages.

A spring storm rolled into Quebec on Thursday morning, bringing heavy snow and rain to several regions. Power outages also left nearly 300,000 customers in the dark and several schools were closed in Montreal. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines has more on the April storm.

New and expectant parents in Quebec are speaking out about what they believe is an online scam. Several couples bought baby strollers from an individual online and allege the products were falsely advertised. According to a legal expert, there are important steps consumers can take to protect themselves against fraud. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.

After announcing plans to sell the historical Villa Marie compound in 2023, the religious order that owns it will begin fielding potential offers. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, the nuns now say they are committed to giving proceeds from the sale to improve public education for underprivileged students in Quebec.

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...

A pair of nesting Canada geese have shown up for a court date in Laval. And as Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, the birds aren’t shying away from their newfound notoriety.

It is no secret the restaurant and bar industry in Montreal has fallen on some hard times since the pandemic. Montreal’s Lightspeed commerce has launched a new platform called Lightspeed Restaurant to address the challenges that restaurants are facing. Returning company CEO and founder Dax Dasilva joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk...

New measures will be used to treat mental health patients and reduce the amount of time they spend in hospitals. The goal is to improve personalized care and treat more patients in the comfort of their homes. As Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports, health care professionals have been waiting a long time for these changes.

April is autism awareness month and with it comes a positive province-wide initiative for certain schools across Quebec. The Centre of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder housed at the Lester B. Pearson School Board will provide communication stations to all English-language elementary and high schools across the province. Verdun and Beechwood elementary schools are already...

The rural town of Chertsey, Que., said torrential rainfall has washed out part of a local roadway, submerging two vehicles and cutting off some residents from the rest of the town.

A West Island woman recounts how her windshield was smashed while driving on a Montreal highway. She and her husband are hoping to get to the bottom of what really happened. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.

Infighting at Pointe-Claire’s city hall has turned ugly as councillors turn on each other and the mayor. Things have gotten so bad that members have asked the province to step in. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports

It’s considered a big blow to the CAQ. Government Whip Éric Lefebvre is leaving the party to run as a Conservative Party candidate in the next federal election. Lefebvre is the second CAQ MNA to step down in less than one year. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

Artists and others working in the arts community gathered Thursday in Montreal, in front of Quebec’s culture minister’s office. They want more money and claim that current funding is too low, jeopardizing the future or arts and culture in the province. Global’s Matilda Cerone reports.

Police forces in Quebec are alarmed about a sharp increase in the number of fraud cases in the province. There were more than 30,0000 reported cases of fraud in the province in 2023, a fraction of the actual number law enforcement authorities believe. Experts say fraudsters are operating on a much larger scale than most...

While it’s officially spring, you wouldn’t know it in parts of Ontario and Quebec, where heavy snow is wreaking havoc. Mike Armstrong braved the elements to show you how the severe storm is affecting Montreal; while meteorologist Anthony Farnell looks at what’s in the forecast.

Quebec will not be getting more power over immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is saying ‘no’ to one of the Quebec Premier’s key requests following a meeting in Montreal on Friday. Trudeau met with Premier François Legault to discuss funding for asylum seekers and health-care transfers. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.