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Quebec’s energy reform bill begins as new session starts at National AssemblyIt was back to work for Quebec’s political class as the province’s ministers and MNAs returned to the National Assembly. As the fall session kicks off, questions continue about Hydro-Quebec tariffs and all eyes are on the new energy minister. Global’s Franca Mignacca has the details.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 10
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Quebec launches new services to help homelessA new government program is being launched to help people struggling with mental health issues and who don’t have a home. Those struggling will have access to a temporary shelter with access to medical professionals and social workers. Global’s Matilda Cerone has the details.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 16
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Quebec tables new bill to regulate tippingThe Quebec government is trying to change the way tipping works in the province. Bill 72 would require businesses to calculate tips based on the price excluding sales tax. Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 12
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Quebec family devastated after suspected arson destroys restaurantA Quebec family is trying to pick up the pieces after a fire destroyed their restaurant. Arson is suspected and the three brothers can’t understand why someone would target their business, leaving them with nothing but a pile of ash. The fire has destroyed their livelihood and the brothers are in shock. Global’s Dan Spector...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 16
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Quebec premier wants Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau governmentQuebec Premier François Legault is calling on the PQ to intervene and convince the Bloc Québécois to support a vote of non-confidence in Ottawa next week. Legault says keeping the Trudeau government in place does not serve the interests of the province. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 19
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Northvolt scales back operations, construction on Quebec factory continuesThe company building a massive and controversial electric battery plant on Montreal’s south shore has announced it’s cutting jobs and scaling back operations. Dan Spector reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 9
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Health Matters: Quebec nurses can’t refuse overtime, tribunal rulesQuebec’s labour tribunal says nurses cannot refuse overtime. A union representing most of the province’s nurses had threatened that it’s members would stop accepting overtime work on Thursday. Officials said that would have thrown the health network into chaos. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sep. 17, 2024.Health MattersSep 17
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Back to school for anglophone students in QuebecThousands of students across Quebec’s English school network returned to class as the new school year got underway. While it’s a day filled with excitement for many, there are some concerns. Global’s Brayden jagger Haines bring us that story.Aug 29
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Quebec tables offer to family doctorsQuebec’s health minister says Quebecers are not getting their money’s worth when it comes to access to a family doctor. The government has finally tabled its first offer to the province’s federation of general practitioners after months of tense negotiations. But as Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, it seems there’s still a ways to go before...CanadaAug 28
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Quebec political heavyweight Pierre Fitzgibbon steps downQuebec cabinet minister Pierre Fitzgibbon is reportedly stepping down. He is a central player in the Coalition Avenir Quebec’s government. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 3
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Pablo Rodriguez resigns from Trudeau cabinet to seek Quebec Liberal leadershipPablo Rodriguez resigned from his position as transport minister on Thursday, announcing a run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party. Rodriguez said he would sit as an independent until officially launching his leadership campaign in January.CanadaSep 19
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Suspect of alleged plot to kill Jews in NYC arrested in Quebec, being extraditedA court hearing was held in Montreal for the terror suspect arrested last week in Quebec, who was accused of a plot to kill as many Jews as possible in New York City. 20-year-old foreign national Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is facing terror charges in both Canada and the U.S. On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...Global NationalSep 13
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Quebec apple harvest most abundant in 15 yearsAs September arrives, so does the eagerly anticipated apple-picking season in Canada. This year’s harvests present a mixed picture across the country. In British Columbia, the fruit tree industry is facing a crisis following several challenging years. However, in Quebec, plentiful apple supplies await eager pickers. Global’s Dan Spector reports.CanadaSep 1
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Retired gym teacher from Quebec wins $40 million with lucky lottery ticketA retired Quebec gym teacher has won half of a record-breaking $80-million Lotto Max jackpot. The man in his 80s from Western Quebec is still having trouble believing he now has $40 million to his name. Described as kind and humble, Bernard Morissette is planning to share the winnings with his family. Global’s Dan Spector...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 20
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Pablo Rodriguez resigns from Trudeau’s cabinet to run for Quebec Liberal Party leadershipPablo Rodriguez has resigned as Canada’s transport minister and the government’s Quebec lieutenant – and that’s because he’s running for leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has that story.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 19
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Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve helps revamp Montreal’s Cinéma du ParcQuebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has made a major donation to the Cinéma du Parc, an independent Montreal movie theatre. The donation comes at a time when many independent theatres in Canada are struggling. The “Dune” director attended the official unveiling of the theatre’s $1.4-million makeover, where he spoke to Global’s video journalist Sylvain Trudeau and...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 13
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Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in New YorkA 20-year-old Pakistani citizen has been arrested in Quebec as he was allegedly about to cross the border to carry out an ISIS terrorist attack targeting Jews in New York City on Oct. 7 – the anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed 1,200 in Israel.CanadaSep 6
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Montreal police’s racial profiling a ‘systemic problem,’ Quebec judge rulesA class-action lawsuit has resulted in the Superior Court of Quebec making a landmark ruling, resulting in the city of Montreal being ordered to compensate people who were racially profiled by police. Justice Dominique Poulin says that kind of discrimination is a “systemic problem” in the city’s police force. Mike Armstrong reports on some of...Global NationalSep 4
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New partnership between Quebec paramedics and AI to help boost response to emergency callsUrgences-santé may soon have a new tool to help paramedics save lives. A new artificial intelligence system is being set up to anticipate emergency calls and the number of paramedics that will be needed at any given time. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, system isn’t in place yet but it’s expected to be a first...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 12
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Flood victims attempt to launch class-action lawsuit against Quebec water heater companyAn application to authorize a class-action lawsuit against HydroSolution has been filed. The Quebec company leases hot water tanks and the plaintiffs argue the company is not respecting its contracts, forcing them to buy back the tanks following the historic floods caused by the remnants of tropical storm Debby. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 19