French language use in the workplace is on the decline: OQLF report
The report’s findings show there have been gains and setbacks when it comes to the French language in Quebec. Continue reading
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No plans to bring back English signs at Lachute hospital
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The Quebec government is standing its ground on not reinstalling English signs at the Lachute hospital. Continue reading
Controversy over Lachute hospital’s removal of English signage continues
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
“It seems they’re trying to start a problem where none exists,” said Scott Pearce, mayor of the Township of Gore. Continue reading
Quebec premier backs order telling Lachute hospital to ditch English signs
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
After the Lachute hospital removed it’s English signage, members of the Anglophone community are wondering if their health and safety is compromised. Continue reading
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Quebec language watchdog tells Lachute hospital its English signs must go
The mayors plan to adopt a motion opposing the change at a meeting next week. Continue reading
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English schools in West Island will fill empty classrooms with French students
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
The Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Board will soon be sending students to Riverdale High School and Lindsay Place High School. Continue reading
PQ leader speaks out against plan to replace French road signs with pictograms
Allowing pictograms to replace French wording on road signs would be a no-go under a Parti Québécois government. Continue reading
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Quebec political leaders on immigration: reality check
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Ahead of Quebec’s elections, political parties are debating immigration in the province, but are they giving Quebecers the whole picture? Continue reading
Roy Green: Activist judges should face a notwithstanding override
Roy Green recalls his 1995 chat with former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, whose government used the notwithstanding clause to uphold the province’s French language law. Continue reading
PQ Leader promises tougher French laws if elected
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Parti Québécois Leader Jean-François Lisée is reminding voters of his proposal to extend the reach of the province’s French language charter, known as Bill 101, and also to table new legislation he’s calling Bill 202. Continue reading