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More political efforts are being made to better protect elected officials from threats, insults and harassment. A new government bill has been tabled to increase safety for people in office and put a stop to excessive abuse by the public. It’s a measure to ensure that debate and criticism is done in a non-threatening manners....

Two more groups have joined a bid to get the Supreme Court of Canada to rule on the constitutionality of Quebec’s secularism law. Their decision follows that of a major Quebec teachers’ union and the English Montreal school board’s move to contest the law. They insist Bill 21 is rooted in discrimination and question the...

One day after Quebec revealed who will lead the province’s new Santé Québec health agency, there is a mix of optimism and skepticism about her appointment. Geneviève Biron who formerly led an empire of private health care clinics comes with a lot of experience. But does she have what it takes to help fix our...

The provincial government in Quebec says it is going on the offensive to protect French. It announced a $603 million investment over the next five years to preserve the language, which the government says is facing a decline. As Felicia Parrillo reports, some critics are skeptical about that claim.

A new study paints a bleak picture for those who grew up in Quebec’s Youth Protection system. In fact, one third of people in the system are out of school and have no job by the time they reach the age of 21. Global’s Dan Spector reports.

Canadian artist Michelle Treacy has just come off the 2024 American Idol season where she won a golden ticket. Besides creating new music, she is a health advocate who works with an organization called “No Time for That (Anti-Bullying Society),” a Canadian charity offering presentations in schools for free including in Greater Montreal. Ahead of...

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...

What was initially advertised as a whole network of new museums across Quebec is now turning into a single museum in the province’s capital. The CAQ government is backtracking on its plans to open its so-called “Espaces Bleus” because the project was too costly. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, some say this is just the...

The number of pedestrians killed on Quebec roads dramatically decreased last year compared to previous years and the number of people who died in car accidents also dropped. Police and road safety advocates credit improved security measures and a change in driving and pedestrian behvaiour. Global’s Tim Sargeant report.

Financial anxiety amongst Quebecers is on the rise again. A new survey by Centraide shows nearly have of Quebecers have high levels of anxiety when it comes to their finances, particularly in regards to housing costs and food expenses. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

Quebec has now officially banned shared gender-neutral washrooms in elementary and high schools. The education minister published an official decree putting the new rules in place on Wednesday. Bernard Drainville says it will ensure student safety. But as Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, not everyone agrees.

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.

Quebec’s transit minister is in hot water for comments she made about financing public transit. She’s being accused of having no vision — all while advocates say transit agencies are at a tipping point where they need investment or risk cuts. Global’s Gloria Henriquez explains.

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.

Workers at an Amazon facility in Laval may be on the verge of a historic shift in labour relations. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports on what the employees are hoping to accomplish.

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.

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.

Quebec is expanding its virtual home care program to more hospitals across the province. It allows people who have been hospitalized to go home sooner while still receiving care. Experts say it’s a step in the right direction but it should not be the only resource. Global’s Gloria Henirquez reports.

If you had to choose between $1,000 a day for the rest of your life or a $7 million lump sum what would you pick? That’s the difficult decision a Montreal-area man had to make recently after winning Loto-Québec’s Grande Vie draw. Global’s Dan Spector reports.