Danielle McCann

• PQ picks a fight with Dawson College over $100m campus project

  The school's plans for a new building are not an attempt to welcome even more students, administrators say, but an attempt to catch up to the number they already have.

  Politics

  Feb 9
• Specialized nurse practitioners in Quebec will be able to use new powers starting in January

  The move to give specialized nurse practitioners more powers will result in better access to health care for the population, according to the Quebec government.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2020
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• Quebec health minister to review why officials paid for advice on how to talk about coronavirus

  Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says he will review why the chief executive of the West Island health authority paid for advice on how to talk about coronavirus deaths.

  Investigations

  Jun 30, 2020
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• Danielle McCann loses health portfolio as Quebec Premier François Legault shuffles cabinet

  Christian Dubé, who has served as Treasury Board president, will be the province's new health minister.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• Coronavirus: Quebec nurses, health-care workers protest working conditions, lack of vacations

  They were voicing their opposition to a ministerial decree, adopted by the Quebec government in the context of the pandemic, which allows regional health boards to refuse leave and postpone vacations.

  May 27, 2020
• Weather statement issued for Montreal prompts concerns for vulnerable populations

  The last week of May is expected to be a scorcher in Montreal, with temperatures reaching in to the mid-30s by Wednesday.

  Health

  May 25, 2020
• Coronavirus: Quebec deaths climb by 82, health-care whistleblower email announced

  As COVID-19 deaths continue to rise, Quebec's health minister said they hope to dispel the 'code of silence' preventing health-care workers from reporting problems.

  Health

  May 16, 2020
• Coronavirus: Quebec announces new program to help those struggling with bereavement

  The Quebec government announced the launch of a special program on Wednesday to help support bereaved families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
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• Concerns persist as Quebec caregivers granted access to senior’s homes, but not in all cases

  The Quebec government is allowing caregivers to visit long-term care facilities but it's a case-by-case basis and depends on the region.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2020
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• Quebec families worried about proper care at West Island long-term care home

  On Tuesday, families were sent a letter from the facility's president, saying the residence was understaffed — indicating that a significant number of employees were removed from work as a preventive measure.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020