An improperly extinguished campfire is the likely cause behind a massive blaze in Quebec's Lac-Saint-Jean region that remains out of control.

One year after having experienced its worst housing crisis in 15 years, Quebec is heading towards an even more catastrophic July 1.

Quebecers woke up Saturday to a massive snowfall that helped trigger more than 1,200 road accidents across the province.

Calgary and Regina both took steps on Tuesday toward accelerating replacement of underground lead pipes in the wake of the Tainted Water investigation.

Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest said the government will provide up to $17.5 million in financial compensation to the 1,450 flood victims.

Three Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet ministers held a joint press conference to reassure the public that Quebec's drinking water is safe.

The mayors said they came out of the meeting happy and hopeful.

The prospected flood map is not final; residents still have until Aug. 19 to ask to be removed from the flood zone.

The City of Beaconsfield is asking to be taken off the province's updated flood zone map.