April ice storm cost Hydro-Quebec $14 million due to damage, overtime
Workers — mainly line labourers — put in nearly 45,500 hours of overtime at a cost of about $3.6 million. Continue reading
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Quebec premier urges caution amid flooding, landslides and road closures
“I am asking all Quebecers: when you’re asked to leave, it’s for your safety,” Legault said. “We will take care of your assets later.” Continue reading
Rigaud issues mandatory evacuation order as Quebec deals with record flooding
Environment Canada says up to 60 millimetres of rain are expected over Friday and Saturday for several areas. Continue reading
Montreal on alert, Rigaud predicts historic water levels as flooding hits Quebec
Quebec authorities are bracing for the worst as flooding continues in several areas. Continue reading
How to help, where to donate as flooding continues in Quebec
Looking to help out those affected by flooding? You can volunteer or donate. Continue reading
Quebec spring flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
As of Monday morning, Urgence Québec says more than 2,284 residences have been hit with flooding. Continue reading
Alexandra Bridge could be replaced within 10 years
The Alexandra Bridge is the oldest of the five bridges spanning the Ottawa River, first opening to traffic in 1901. Continue reading
Quebec government to table ban on religious signs, mulls grandfather clause
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The CAQ government says it will soon table its secularism bill, but the caucus does not agree on a grandfather clause which would allow public employees who currently wear religious symbols to keep their jobs. Continue reading
Hundreds of litres of heating oil spill into storm drain near Outaouais River in Gatineau
Between 700 and 1,200 litres of heating oil spilled onto the pavement and into a storm drain during a delivery on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
City of Ottawa to conduct survey on whether cannabis stores should be allowed
According to the city, residents have from Oct. 25 until Nov. 7 to complete the survey. Those who wish to fill out a paper copy can find them at the city’s client service centres. Continue reading