Îles de la Madeleine

• Strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza kills thousands of birds in Quebec

  Îles-de-la-Madeleine Mayor Jonathan Lapierre said the operation to dispose of all the dead animals has begun. The carcasses, he added, have to be moved out by boat.

  Environment

  Jun 1
  
• Quebecers must now register online with N.B., P.E.I. to travel to Iles-de-la-Madeleine

  The Quebec government says residents must, as of Sunday, complete online registration forms to be able to travel through Atlantic Canada to reach the Quebec islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2020
  
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• Tourism ministry unveils $5M to help Quebecers tour province this summer

  The Passport Attractions program offers discounts to Quebecers who wish to visit tourist areas and take part in tourist attractions this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2020
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• Prince Edward Island to allow outside visits for family support reasons

  Visitors will have to prove their visit will provide "needed and welcome" support to a family member in P.E.I.

  Health

  Jun 16, 2020
• Coronavirus: Quebec gives the green light to travel to Iles-de-la-Madeleine

  Along with eased travel restrictions, Quebec announced it's coronavirus-related death toll rose to 5,195 Saturday with 16 new deaths reported.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2020
• New set of Canada Post stamps features three colourful Maritime scenes

  The From Far and Wide series includes colourful vistas from: the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton; French River in Prince Edward Island; and the Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island in southern New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2020
• Hurricane Dorian raises concerns about coastal erosion in Magdalen Islands

  The storm season has not yet begun along the Gulf of St. Lawrence and residents fear the worst as fall approaches.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019
• Hurricane Dorian may hit Quebec this weekend

  The Environment Canada warning was issued to southern Quebec's Anticosti, Blanc-Sablon, Chevery and Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions, alerting them of the potential upcoming weather.

  Sep 4, 2019
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• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2019
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• Relief efforts underway in storm-battered Îles-de-la-Madeleine

  A Hercules aircraft is en route with up to 250 Canadian Forces members available to provide assistance to residents in Îles-de-la-Madeleine after a storm Wednesday.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2018